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Your visit

The National Theatre is open and looks forward to welcoming you back safely.

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Your visit

Address

National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX

Opening times

Our main foyers open from 10am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday.

The Dorfman theatre foyer opens 1 hour before performances.

National Theatre Car Park Opening Hours

Monday to Friday from 6am to midnight; Saturday and Sunday from 7am to midnight.

Find out about the hourly and day rates

 

Face coverings.
Whilst wearing a face covering is no longer mandatory, and we do not enforce face coverings for our visitors or our team, visitors are welcome to wear them if they feel more comfortable.

 

For information about ticket exchange options, visit our Tickets FAQs

 

Travel information

Click here for information on travelling to the National Theatre

 

 

 

KERB at The Understudy - Hot sandwich in toasted bread in a takeaway box with a punnet of fries

KERB at The Understudy


Our relaxed and friendly craft beer bar now features three KERB traders showcasing a taste of London’s diverse flavours.

 

Find out more and reserve a table

Diners in the new Atrium Cafe

The Atrium Café


Our new Atrium Café serves artisan coffee, fresh pastries, salads and sandwiches produced by some of the UK's best independent makers.

Find out more

National Theatre Bookshop

The Bookshop
 

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

Find out more

Espresso Bar


KERB brings delicious coffees, freshly made cakes, sandwiches and snacks to our riverside coffee bar.
 

Find out more

National Thetare entrance with skateboarders

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.

Buses, tube and mainline trains, and a car park beneath the building make it all easy to reach.

Find out more

People wearing Smart Caption Glasses at a performance in the theatre

Access
 

Find out about assisted performances and services at the National Theatre.

 

Visit the Access pages

Costume & Props Hire at the National Theatre

Costume & Props Hire
 

Our Hire department offers costumes, furniture, props, armour and swords from past productions, for TV, film and theatre productions, photographers wanting to recreate an authentic image, and as a resource for schools and colleges and amateur theatrical societies.

Find out more

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

Help Centre

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Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions