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Getting Home Late At Night

There is nothing more special than seeing Shakespeare performed under the stars. Here are some transport options for getting home safely after your visit.  

Map of Shakespeare's Globe main site. From New Globe Walk along the east side of the site, doors open onto the main foyer, from which the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Swan Bar & Restaurant, shop, and toilets can be accessed. The foyer also opens out onto an outdoor piazza, which wraps around the circular Globe theatre. Separately, the Tours Entrance to the site is located to the north of the site (accessed via Bankside).

ADDRESS

Shakespeare’s Globe
21 New Globe Walk
Bankside
London
SE1 9DT

Night Bus

The closest bus stop is Southwark Bridge / Bankside Pier, though there are several nearby options for late night travel by bus.

Local routes include: 45, 63, 100 (to Blackfriars Bridge); 11, 15, 17, 26 (to Mansion House); 76 (to St Paul’s Cathedral); 344 (from Liverpool Street Station, towards Clapham, on Southwark Bridge Road) and 381, 344 (towards Liverpool Street Station, on Southwark Street). Note, not all routes may be running regularly late at night. 

To find the specific bus route that is best to get you home late at night, visit the TFL website. 

Night Tube

For shows or events on Fridays and Saturdays, the Night Tube is an option. The Night Tube currently runs on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines on Fridays and Saturdays. The closest Central Line station is at St. Paul’s, just a short walk across the Millennium Bridge. The closest Jubilee Line station is at London Bridge, a ten-minute walk. 

To see the full Night Tube service (including stations with active Taxi banks nearby) visit the TFL website. 

Bike

There are uncovered public bike racks on Bankside and New Globe Walk, both 10 metres from the theatre. There is also a Transport for London Santander Cycle Hire docking point on New Globe Walk. 

Walk

There are excellent footpaths along the river from Waterloo and from Southwark Bridge. The Millennium Footbridge is 50 metres from the theatre. 

Taxi

Taxi & Ride Shares 

Black cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the main foyer on New Globe Walk. Alternatively, you can book a taxi or minicab via the TFL website. 

Private ride share apps may also operate late at night depending on driver availability. Apps such as Uber and Bolt are popular options in London.

Car

There is an NCP car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). 

Limited parking is possible on New Globe Walk and the surrounding area on display of a blue disabled badge. 

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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VISIT

Everything you need to know to plan your visit to Shakespeare’s Globe

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OPENING HOURS

The opening hours for Swan Bar & Restaurant, Globe Theatre, Box Office and Shop

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SECURITY

Our bag size policy and other security procedures to keep you safe

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