St. Martin's Theatre sits in the heart of London's West End on West Street, WC2, near Shaftesbury Avenue. With a compact capacity of 550 across three intimate levels—Stalls, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle—the venue offers an up-close theatre experience where the best views are typically mid-Stalls and Dress Circle. The theatre is famously home to The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running production since March 1974. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, getting there, parking, and nearby stays and dining—to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re planning a spontaneous night out or a dedicated theatre trip, this page provides reliable, straightforward information and trusted partner recommendations to make your West End visit smooth and enjoyable.

St. Martin's Theatre is a classic West End venue that combines intimate sightlines with iconic programming. Use the seating chart to pick the best mid-view seats in the Stalls or Dress Circle. For parking, you can access 50% off select Q-Park facilities and take note of the Congestion Charge zone in central London. Parking can be arranged via The Mousetrap site. Leicester Square is the nearest Tube station, with convenient bus routes including 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, and 176. Rail services are accessible from nearby Charing Cross station. When it comes to accommodation and food, we’ve highlighted trusted partner hotels and nearby dining options to enhance your visit. All partner listings include direct affiliate links for easy booking.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 550 (three levels: Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle).
Address/Location: West Street, London WC2 (West End, near Shaftesbury Avenue).
Venue type: West End theatre.
Seating chart: Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle; intimate layout with best views mid-Stalls/Dress Circle.
Parking: 50% off select Q-Park facilities; Congestion Charge zone; book parking via The Mousetrap site.
Transit: Closest Tube is Leicester Square; Bus routes 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176; nearby rail at Charing Cross.
Nearby hotels: Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street; SACO Covent Garden – St Martin's; Covent Garden Guesthouse; Trafalgar Luxury Suites (per local hotel listings).
Notable events: The Mousetrap has run at the theatre since March 1974, the longest-running production in the world.
Demolished/renamed: The venue remains St Martin's Theatre; no demolition or renaming reported.