Wigmore Hall, London

Name: Wigmore Hall
Address: 36 Wigmore St, London, W1U 2BP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7935 2141

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Facts and practical information

Wigmore Hall is a concert hall located at 36 Wigmore Street, London. Originally called Bechstein Hall, it specialises in performances of chamber music, early music, vocal music and song recitals. It is widely regarded as one of the world's leading centres for this type of music and an essential port of call for many of the classical music world's leading stars. With near-perfect acoustic, the Hall quickly became celebrated across Europe and featured many of the great artists of the 20th century. Today, the Hall promotes 550 concerts a year and broadcasts a weekly concert on BBC Radio 3. The Hall also promotes an extensive education programme throughout London and beyond and has a huge digital broadcasting arm, which includes the Wigmore Hall Live Label and many live streams of concerts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'60"N, 0°8'54"W

Address

36 Wigmore StCity of Westminster (Marylebone)London W1U 2BP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7935 2141

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Day trips

Wigmore Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, Bond Street, Wallace Collection, Marylebone High Street.

~1500 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
8 min walk • Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
~1660 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Bond Street, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Bond Street is an emblem of luxury and a beacon for those with a penchant for high-end shopping. Established in the 18th century, this prestigious shopping district has long been associated with sophistication and the finer...
~1130 ftW
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is a national museum that houses an exquisite collection of fine and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th centuries. This treasure trove of artistic mastery is displayed in Hertford House, a historic...
~1360 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Marylebone High Street exudes charm and sophistication, offering a respite from the bustling crowds of nearby Oxford Street. This elegant thoroughfare is a destination for those who seek a more refined shopping experience...
~1060 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
6 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~1250 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Selfridges, London
7 min walk • Selfridges is a Grade II* listed retail premises on Oxford Street in London. It was designed by Daniel Burnham for Harry Gordon Selfridge, and opened in 1909. Still the headquarters of Selfridge & Co. department stores, with 540,000 square feet of selling space, the store is the...
~700 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
4 min walk • St. Christopher's Place is a short pedestrianised shopping street in Marylebone, central London between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street. Its retail units are smaller and higher-end than the major chains located on Oxford Street, similar to nearby South Molton Street.
~1490 ftS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Handel & Hendrix in London, London
8 min walk • Handel & Hendrix in London is a museum in Mayfair, London, dedicated to the lives and works of the German-born British baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the American rock singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who lived at 25 and 23 Brook Street respectively.
~1010 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
5 min walk • Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store.
~1250 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London
7 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Family, previously Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, is the cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of Holy Family of London.
~1220 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Regent Street Cinema, London
6 min walk • The Regent Street Cinema is an independent British Cinema located on Regent Street, London. Opened in 1848 and regarded as "the birthplace of British cinema", the cinema featured the first motion picture shown in the United Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wigmore Hall open?

Wigmore Hall is open:

Monday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 9:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wigmore Hall?

Nearby attractions include Marylebone, London (3 min walk), Royal College of Nursing, London (3 min walk), Hinde Street Methodist Church, London (4 min walk), Marylebone Lane, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Wigmore Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wigmore Hall:

Metro

Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (5 min walk)
Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (8 min walk)

Bus

Holles Street • Lines: 55, 73, N55 (5 min walk)
Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis • Lines: 390, 7, 98, N207, N7, N98 (5 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (22 min walk)
London Euston (27 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (35 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (38 min walk)