Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it β€” today, from $5.Get it fixed β†’
The Great Britain Guide

Open-air theatres Β· London

The Pit

In or near City of London.

The Pit β€” a open-air theatre in england london.

Bella Figura performing at Wikimania 2014 02

Chris McKenna β€” CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Barbican Β· 0.3 km

About

The Pit 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. hall of the London Barbican Centre

Photo gallery

Place summary

The Pit is an open-air theatre located in London. It provides a unique venue for performances, allowing audiences to experience theatre in an outdoor setting. The theatre typically hosts a variety of productions, catering to diverse tastes. Its design and location contribute to a distinctive atmosphere for both performers and spectators.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5200, -0.0941
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC2Y 8DS
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Nearest railway station
Barbican β€” 0.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bella Figura performing at Wikimania 2014 04πŸ“· 5

Galleries Β· London

Barbican Art Gallery

Barbican Art Gallery β€” a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Ά
Crazy Contentious Copyright Challenges Constraining Community Creativity session at Wikimania 2014 05πŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· London

Barbican Estate

Barbican Estate β€” a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— cityoflondon.gov.uk
Wikimania by Rexford378πŸ“· 5

Cinemas Β· London

Barbican Centre (Cinema)

Barbican Centre (Cinema) β€” a cinema in england london.

Barbican Concert Hall 2025-01-31πŸ“· 5

Theatres Β· London

Barbican Hall

Barbican Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

β™Ώ
Barbican CentreπŸ“· 5

Galleries Β· London

Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre β€” arts centre in the City of London.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— barbican.org.uk
Barbican ConservatoryπŸ“· 5

Parks Β· London

Barbican Conservatory

Barbican Conservatory β€” Conservatory in London.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— web.archive.org

Where to eat & stay near The Pit

Places to stay

Apostleship of the Sea - geograph.org.uk - 2988711πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· London

London City YMCA

London City YMCA β€” a hostel in england london.

South Place Offices - geograph.org.uk - 3744153πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· London

South Place Hotel

South Place Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— southplacehotel.com
Drink To Victory - geograph.org.uk - 1872474πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· London

The Montcalm Royal London House

The Montcalm Royal London House β€” a hotel in england london.

271 Terminus - geograph.org.uk - 1872463πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· London

The Liverpool Street Hostel

The Liverpool Street Hostel β€” a hostel in england london.

Free↗ st-christophers.co.uk
St John's Priory Church - geograph.org.uk - 6036952πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· London

Marrable's Hotel

Marrable's Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

Free↗ marrableshotel.com
City Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 6090324πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· London

Club Quarters Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— clubquartershotels.com

Places to eat & drink

Milton St - geograph.org.uk - 6531413πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· London

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms β€” a restaurant in england london.

β†— etmcollection.co.uk
Cloth Fair, London EC1 - geograph.org.uk - 4449738πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· London

Hand and Shears

Hand and Shears in England London, United Kingdom.

β†— thehandandshears.com
London EC1, St. John Street - geograph.org.uk - 2325790πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· London

St. John

St. John β€” a restaurant in england london.

β†— stjohnrestaurant.com
Teratology - street art - geograph.org.uk - 6036950πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· London

The Hat And Feathers Public House

The Hat And Feathers Public House in England London, United Kingdom.

Dr. Butler's Head, Masons Avenue, EC2 - geograph.org.uk - 5623057πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· London

Old Doctor Butler's Head

Old Doctor Butler's Head in England London, United Kingdom.

β†— olddoctorbutlershead.co.uk
Passing Alley, off St John St, EC1 - geograph.org.uk - 3691397πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· London

Make Friends With Food

Make Friends With Food β€” a restaurant in england london.

More places in this region

Regent's Park Open Air Theatreβ˜… IconicπŸ“· 10

Open-air theatres Β· London

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

London's only permanent outdoor theatre β€” 1,300 seats, summer-only seasons since 1932.

β™Ώβ†— openairtheatre.com
Leicester Square - geograph.org.uk - 3102824πŸ“· 5

Open-air theatres Β· London

Alhambra Theatre

Alhambra Theatre β€” a open-air theatre in england london.

Cast iron lamp with crowned globe lantern, Bow Street Magistrates Court, London WC1 - geograph.org.uk - 1752305πŸ“· 5

Open-air theatres Β· London

Royal Opera House

opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)

β†— roh.org.uk
The Crown ^ Two Chairmen, Soho - geograph.org.uk - 3542516πŸ“· 5

Open-air theatres Β· London

Royalty Theatre

Royalty Theatre β€” a open-air theatre in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Pit?
The Pit is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2Y 8DS), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
What is The Pit?
The Pit β€” a open-air theatre in england london.
How do I get to The Pit?
The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2Y 8DS.
How do I get to The Pit?
The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2Y 8DS.