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About Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare's Globe is a unique, roofless open-air theatre on Bankside in London. Opened in 1997 as a reconstruction of the original 1599 Globe, this venue presents Shakespeare’s works in a distinctive thrust-stage setting with three surrounding gallery levels. The Yard holds groundlings who stand before the stage, while galleries provide tiered seating around the performance space. With a total capacity of approximately 1,570, the Globe combines historic ambiance with modern accessibility, offering a memorable theatre experience right by the River Thames.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning patron, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby options for stays and meals. Secure your seats with confidence and enjoy a visit that blends culture, history, and the lively atmosphere of Bankside.

Venue specifics: The Globe features a thrust stage surrounded by three levels of galleries. Groundlings stand in the Yard directly in front of the stage, while seated spectators enjoy views from the galleries. Capacity is about 1,570 total, with roughly 700 standing in the Yard and the remainder seated in the galleries. For travel planning, note that the Millennium Bridge offers a scenic walk to the venue, and several Underground stations (London Bridge, Blackfriars, Mansion House, Southwark, St Paul’s) are within a 10–15 minute stroll. Bankside River Bus serves Bankside Pier for river access. On-site parking is limited, with additional parking available at the NCP car park on Thames Exchange, north of Southwark Bridge. Nearby hotels and dining options within a short walk include citizenM London Bankside, Premier Inn London Southwark (Bankside), Novotel London City South, ibis Styles London Southwark, Mercure London Bridge, and Bankside Hotel. For a complete experience, explore official events like Read Not Dead and Globe-to-Globe festival activities, and check the venue’s calendar for any schedule changes.

If you’re planning a visit, we’ve highlighted practical tips for securing seats, accessing the venue, and enjoying nearby amenities. We’re here to help you find the right seats, grab a bite, and relax after the show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT.
  • Capacity: 1,570 total (approximately 700 standing in the Yard; remainder seated in galleries).
  • Venue type: Roofless/open-air theatre with a thrust stage and three surrounding gallery levels.
  • Seating/chart: Seats in galleries around the stage; groundlings stand in the Yard in front of the stage.
  • Parking: NCP car park on Thames Exchange (north of Southwark Bridge); limited on-site parking on New Globe Walk.
  • Transit: Millennium Bridge nearby; Underground stations within 10–15 minutes’ walk (London Bridge, Blackfriars, Mansion House, Southwark, St Paul’s); Bankside River Bus access via Bankside Pier.
  • Nearby hotels: citizenM London Bankside; Premier Inn London Southwark (Bankside); Novotel London City South; ibis Styles London Southwark; Mercure London Bridge; Bankside Hotel (all within a short walk).
  • Notable events: Read Not Dead script-in-hand series; Shakespeare on Screen open-air film weekends; Globe-to-Globe/World Shakespeare Festival activities (historically significant).
  • Demolished/renamed: The current Globe Theatre opened in 1997 as a reconstruction and is the third Globe; the original Globe was demolished in 1644.