Open-air theatres · London
Royal Opera House
In or near Covent Garden.
opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
Julian Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.1 km
About
Royal Opera House 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. opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
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Official information
The Royal Opera House is a renowned venue for opera and ballet performances in London. Visitors can enjoy a variety of productions, including classic operas and contemporary ballets, showcasing talented performers and intricate staging.
Place summary
The Royal Opera House is an open-air theatre located in London, established in 1732. It was designed by architect Edward Middleton Barry. This venue is renowned for its operatic and ballet performances, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of the city. The theatre's historic architecture and prominent position make it a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5131, -0.1228
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2E 9DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1732
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.roh.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q55018 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Opera House?
- Royal Opera House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2E 9DD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Royal Opera House?
- opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
- How do I get to Royal Opera House?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2E 9DD.
- When was Royal Opera House built?
- Built or established in 1732. Designed by Edward Middleton Barry.
- How do I get to Royal Opera House?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2E 9DD.