Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Unique experience
- Historical theatre
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: +44 20 7902 1500
Web site: http://www.shakespearesg...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Throughout the year: | Check website |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 11.5 £ |
| Students and 60+: | 10 £ |
| Children (5-15): | 7 £ |
| Children (under 5): | Free |
Public transport:
- Northern Line: London Bridge station
- Jubilee Line: London Bridge station
Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
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Photo: TGIGreeny
Things you need to know:
- Today's Globe Theater is a reconstruction of Shakespeare's former Globe Theater
- It opened in 1997
- It was rebuilt in unbelievable details with tools authentic to the 17th century
- The theater stands a few hundred meters from its original location
- The original Globe was built in 1599 and was operational until 1642
- In 1613 it burnt down and was rebuilt a year later
- This is where Shakespeare's plays were performed in daylight to both nobles and poors
What to do there:
- Join one of the fascinating guided tours (each 15-30 min) included in your ticket
- Visit the exhibition under the theater that explains Shakespeare's life, the London he lived in and his theater
Tips & Insights:
- If you are going to see only one Shakespeare play in your life, then this is the place you should see it
