Shakespeare's Globe
Monument · Bankside, London

Shakespeare's Globe

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Shakespeare's Globe stands on Bankside in London as a replica of the original open-air theatre from 1599. It stages plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries with a thatched roof and wooden galleries. Tours show the stage, yard and audience areas modeled on historical records.

On day 3 of London: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Vary by performance or tour; check the website for current prices.
Time needed
Two hours for a guided tour or one performance.
Best time
April to October during the main performance season.
Getting there
Tube to London Bridge or Southwark, then a five-minute walk.

Itineraries with Shakespeare's Globe

Day 3 of London: Weekend Escape

The Tower and Bankside

How Shakespeare's Globe fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Tower of LondonTower Hill
  2. 12:00Tower BridgeTower Hill
  3. 13:30Borough MarketSouthwark
  4. 15:30Tate ModernBankside
  5. 17:30Shakespeare's GlobeBankside
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Shakespeare's Globe questions

Is Shakespeare's Globe the original theatre?

No. The present building is a reconstruction opened in 1997 near the site of the 1599 original.

Can you watch a play at Shakespeare's Globe?

Yes. Live performances run in the open air from spring through autumn.

Are tours available at Shakespeare's Globe?

Yes. Guided tours run year-round and cover the stage, galleries and historical context.

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