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Shakespeare's Globe, London SE1 The Globe as seen from the walkway along the south bank.
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The timber theatre on the Bankside. Do not treat the exhibition and a play as both compulsory. Next is Tate Modern — do not also stack the Royal Opera House the same day.
Analysis
Split the exterior of Shakespeare's Globe from the interior. Exhibition about 10:00–17:00; performance season at night. Security queues start outside the door; wear flats. On a day the exterior is free, do not buy the interior just for a photo. Leave via London Bridge.
Best time
On a show day go early; otherwise the exhibition in the afternoon
How to go
London Bridge or Blackfriars
Transit
At London Bridge for Shakespeare's Globe, match the street name before you walk. With luggage, do not change at a deep-stair station. Keep one train before the last one back to the hotel.
Season window
Guard changes, ceremonies and public holidays close roads around Shakespeare's Globe. Summer noon glare is harsh; winter dusk is early — take the exterior in the morning.
Tips
- · Tickets: Mid: the exhibition is on the official site — do not freeze a guide number; plays are extra. Plan about 60 minutes.
- · Groundling tickets mean standing; decide about knees
- · Large liquids fail security at Shakespeare's Globe. Coach parties take the pavement; walk in from the side street.
Nearby
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or one Tube ride to the next stop. Do not rebound.
Tate Modern
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Tate Modern — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
Borough Market
Walk · 7min
Walk
Next is Borough Market — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
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