Open-air theatres · London
The Pit
In or near City of London.
The Pit — a open-air theatre in england london.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican · 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
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5200, -0.0941
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2Y 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3522244 (CC0)
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Barbican Estate
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Barbican Hall
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Barbican Centre
Galleries · 0.1 km
Barbican Conservatory
Parks · 0.1 km

Barbican Theatre
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Barbican Cinemas 2 & 3
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The Barbican Muse
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The Barbican Muse
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km

Basquiat Welcomed by the Metropolitan Police
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km

St Giles' Hospital (site of)
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
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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 — 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. The nearest town is City of London. 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.