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Your visit

Plan your visit to the National Theatre

Your visit

With three theatres, three restaurants, bars, a bookshop, Theatre Tours and more, all at our South Bank home, plus our West End transfers, these pages will help you get the most from your visit.

National Theatre building opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 10am − 11pm

Box Office opening hours by phone - 020 7452 3000

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am − 8pm

Sunday opening hours
The Understudy and a selection of our Summmer Pop-Ups will be open. There are no performances and the main building will be closed.

Start times and ticket availability

Click here for start times and ticket availabilty for the next 30 performances at the National Theatre

Travel information

Click here for information on travelling to the National Theatre

Access

Our Access pages have information for users with specific access requirements.

Enhanced security measures are in place at the National Theatre.

For your safety, current security measures include bag searches and some doors operating only as exits. If you're planning a visit, please find out more.

Venues at the National Theatre

With three theatres, a workshop space, an intimate venue for talks and a rooftop venue for hire, there's a lot going on at the National.

Find out about the venues and spaces at the National Theatre

NT entrance Feb 2015

Food & Drink

There is a great range of places to eat and drink at the National Theatre, in our restaurants, cafés and bars
 

Where to eat & drink

Kitchen seating in NT foyer - interior photo

Help Centre

Information on tickets, memberships, visit information and more:

Frequently asked questions

Information on tickets, memberships, visit information and more:

Frequently asked questions

The Bookshop

Explore our Bookshop at the heart of the National Theatre, overflowing with books, playtexts and gifts you won’t find anywhere else
 

Bookshop Information

Bookshop Angels in America display

Theatre Tours

Our guides lead you backstage, revealing the secrets that bring our work to the stage. No two tours are ever the same, so come and see what’s happening behind the scenes today.

Find out about the Tours you can go on

Dorfman Theatre seating

Access

For information on assisted performances and Access facilities at the National Theatre

Visit the Access pages

For information on assisted performances and Access facilities at the National Theatre

Visit the Access pages

View from the Sherling High-Level Walkway
Digital content being viewed on a tablet in the Lyttelton Lounge
Photo of Nicholas Hytner at his Shakespeare at the NT 21st Century talk

Edwardian Hotels London

The National Theatre is delighted to introduce our Official Hotel Partner, Edwardian Hotels London. Enjoy special rates at any hotel.

Radisson Blu Kenilworth Hotel