Open-air theatres · London
Queen's Theatre, Long Acre
In or near Covent Garden.
Queen's Theatre, Long Acre — a open-air theatre in england london.
Robert Lamb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.0 km
About
Queen's Theatre, Long Acre is a open-air theatre located in england london. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. former theatre in London (1847-1878)
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Queen's Theatre, Long Acre, originally opened in 1867, was a conversion of the former St. Martin's Music Hall. It featured a unique auditorium design and could accommodate around 3,000 people, showcasing various theatrical productions over the years.
Place summary
The Queen's Theatre is an open-air theatre located on Long Acre in London. Designed by architect Richard Westmacott, it is notable for its architectural significance. The theatre features a variety of performances throughout the warmer months, providing a unique outdoor experience in the heart of the city. Visitors can expect a diverse programme of events in a historic setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5130, -0.1242
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2E 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0 km
- Official site
- www.arthurlloyd.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6469929 (CC0)
Other places nearby
The Lamb and Flag
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
Buffalo Trace
Distilleries · 0.1 km
Margot Fonteyn
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Guinness Open Gate Brewery London
Breweries · 0.1 km
Royal Opera House
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
43 King Street
Theatres · 0.1 km
Kastina And Ovens
Cafés · 0.1 km
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden
Theatres · 0.1 km
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
Royal Opera House
Theatres · 0.1 km
Bow Street notables
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Young Dancer
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Nearby
★ Iconic📷 10Historic pubs · London
The Lamb and Flag
Covent Garden's oldest pub — Dickens drank here, Dryden was attacked outside.
📷 5Distilleries · London
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Margot Fonteyn
Margot Fonteyn — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Breweries · London
Guinness Open Gate Brewery London
Guinness Open Gate Brewery London — a brewery in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · London
Royal Opera House
opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
📷 5Theatres · London
43 King Street
43 King Street — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Queen's Theatre, Long Acre
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · London
Covent Garden Hotel
Covent Garden Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · London
St Martins Lane Hotel
St Martins Lane Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
★ Iconic📷 10Historic pubs · London
The Lamb and Flag
Covent Garden's oldest pub — Dickens drank here, Dryden was attacked outside.
📷 5.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Historic pubs · London
The Lamb and Flag
The Lamb and Flag — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7Restaurants · London
Balthazar London
Balthazar London — a restaurant in england london.
More places in this region
★ Iconic📷 10Open-air theatres · London
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
London's only permanent outdoor theatre — 1,300 seats, summer-only seasons since 1932.
📷 5📷 5Open-air theatres · London
Royal Opera House
opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen's Theatre, Long Acre?
- Queen's Theatre, Long Acre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2E 9LG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Queen's Theatre, Long Acre?
- Queen's Theatre, Long Acre — a open-air theatre in england london.
- How do I get to Queen's Theatre, Long Acre?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2E 9LG.
- How do I get to Queen's Theatre, Long Acre?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2E 9LG.