South Bank
Shakespeare's Globe
Tudor timber theatre on the Thames
Photo by JOE Planas on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- BlackfriarsAbout 10 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeSoft morning light flatters the exterior, and Bankside is relatively quiet then.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Shakespeare's Globe
- Where to stand
- The pavement on Bankside, in front of the theatre
- Composition
- Fill the frame with the timber-framed walls and place your subject near the entrance. Shoot vertically to include the thatched roof.
Tips
- Tours and performances are paid and photography is restricted inside
- No filming during performances
- Easy to combine with Tate Modern next door
Overview
Shakespeare's Globe recreates the circular theatre of Shakespeare's day, with white walls, timber framing and a thatched roof. It suits travel content about London's history and literature, and classic portraits.
- Tudor-style white walls and timber framing
- A Thames-side location
- Open-air performances in summer
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- BlackfriarsDistrict · Circle · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 10 min walk
- Best For
- Travel / Instagram / YouTube / Lifestyle
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeSoft morning light flatters the exterior, and Bankside is relatively quiet then.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeExterior photography is free. Tours and performances are paid
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingFilming inside the theatre and during performances is restricted. Filming on the premises may require checking with the theatre in advance.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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