Open-air theatres · London
The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside
In or near City of London.
The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside — a open-air theatre in england london.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House · 0.5 km
About
The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside 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. archaeological site in the London Borough of Southwark, England, UK
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Place summary
The Hope Playhouse, located on Bankside in London, is an open-air theatre site notable for its historical significance. It is accompanied by the remains of three additional bear gardens, which were associated with entertainment in the area. The site reflects the cultural practices of the time and contributes to the understanding of London's theatrical heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5076, -0.0960
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 9DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480677 (CC0)
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Piers · 0.1 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside?
- The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 9DX), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside?
- The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside — a open-air theatre in england london.
- How do I get to The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 9DX.
- How do I get to The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 9DX.