Located in Aldwych, in the centre of the City of Westminster, the Aldwych Theatre is a famous West End venue as well as an important historical London landmark. Opened to theatre enthusiasts in 1905, the building is the work of the renowned architect W.G.R. Sprague, designer of various other West End theatres, and exhibits a fascinating Edwardian Baroque style. The seating capacity of the Aldwych Theatre is of 1200 guests. No major renovation has been performed so far.
Venue Details
Getting there
The Aldwych Theatre has the significant advantage of a central location. Therefore, visitors can get there via all methods of transportation.
By train and tube: Train travellers should know that the building is an 11-minute walk from the Charing Cross train station. The Covent Garden underground station, which serves the Piccadilly line, is within a seven-minute walking distance.
By bus: The Aldwych Theatre is no more than a one-minute walk from the Aldwych Kingsway bus stop F, which serves the routes 1, 59, 68, 91,168, 171, 188, N1, N68, N91, N171 and X68.
By car: Seeing as the venue is situated on the Aldwych/A4 main road, driving there should not pose any orientation difficulties.
International: The Aldwych Theatre is situated within a 32-minute driving distance from the London City Airport. International visitors who don’t have the benefit of a car could simply hop on the DLR tube.
Parking facilities
Patrons who come to the venue by car should look for the NCP Car Park London Covent Garden. Located within a five-minute walking distance, this facility offers a large variety of spots for Blue Badge Holders.
Access for people with special needs
The Aldwych Theatre is designed to suit the needs of people with disabilities, as it offers amenities like handrails, street level access, wheelchair spaces, disabled toilets and a Sennheiser Infrared Loop System for the hearing impaired. Guide dogs and companions are granted free access.