Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park features a line up of several plays during its 16 week summer opening
The Open Air Theatre is a permanent venue completely surrounded by parkland. It is located inside Queen Mary's Gardens, part of the inner-circle of Regents Park.
The Open Air Theatre was opened in 1932 and recently rebuilt in 1999. The theatre is uncovered except for a multi-level auditorium which has a bar stretching it's entire length. The bar serves complete meals starting 1½ hours before performances and is open until midnight for refreshments.
Performances are held from late May until early in September. If bad weather forces a performance to not be completed, tickets can be exchanged for an upcoming performance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, UK
Phone: 0333 400 3562
Official Website: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
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Oh, what a treat this place is!!
I loved every minute of my first visit there and I’m sure I’ll be back for more. Very well organized. The sound was fantastic (and I am picky about it). The selection of food and drinks is great. The area itself is magnificent!!
The facilities are well-maintained and clean. What a wonderful night I had at your beautiful venue and I certainly shall return for more
Olga Morozova - 2 months ago
Charming venue hosting a variety of productions through summer. Watched "Brigadoon" here, which was light hearted and fun. The staff are very courteous and manage the entry/ scanning/ etc efficiently. Toilet and bike parking facility available within the venue. Quite a few dining options but hot food has to be ordered and consumed well before the show. Would love to return (of course the weather is always a lottery!)
Aravind Rajagopal - 3 months ago
The theatre is about a 10-minute walk from either Baker Street Station or Regent’s Park Station. At the moment, York Bridge is shut, so the most direct route is closed. This means you’ll need to take a longer, more scenic diversion that passes over a bridge across the water.
On arrival, there’s a bag check at the entrance. The ground level has a spacious area for food and drinks, along with a covered, elevated dining section with seating. Both areas are pleasant, though—as expected—drinks come with the usual markup. We tried the pizzas, which were disappointing, with far too much cheese and generally below average.
Being an open-air venue, it’s worth remembering that it can get chilly in the evening. Our show finished around 10 pm, and with temperatures dropping to about 15°C, many people in shorts looked quite uncomfortable. Bringing a light jacket or blanket is definitely advisable.
The main downside of the venue was the toilets. During the interval, the queues were extremely long, with clearly inadequate facilities for the size of the audience. There was only one unisex accessible toilet, plus men’s and women’s toilets, and at one point women were being directed through the men’s facilities. After the show, queues for the men’s toilets were again very significant.
Exiting the venue was also a bit confusing. At the end of the performance, everyone was directed out through a different exit. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, this could leave you disoriented—especially since York Bridge, the most direct route, is still shut.
Overall, it’s a lovely summer theatre experience with a great atmosphere, but be prepared for the evening chill, limited toilet facilities, and a slightly confusing journey home.
Travelling Doc - 3 months ago
Absolutely loved this venue, first time to see Noughts and Crosses. Great venue, Baker Street probably the best station. Beautiful theatre, with a bar, pizza ovens, restaurant. Great setting but there is no cover at all so go prepared for the weather conditions. We were so lucky with the weather as an hour prior to the start it had been pouring with rain. All the seats are pretty good to be honest. Will definitely go and see other productions there. Excellent customer service from staff too.
Julie Griffith - 4 months ago
I’ve seen 2 shows here and they were both incredible! It’s such an experience.
There’s lovely food before hand so arrive early!
We had a fair bit of rain the first time (see the video) but was able to get through the performance with a few brief pauses. The show was still INCREDIBLE and we were able to get through it.
The second time we had lovely weather. We will be back again this year and I can’t wait.
Donovan Shores - 4 months ago
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Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines | Baker Street | 10 MInutes |
How to get to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Tube
From Baker Street Station exit onto Baker Street and go to your right (north) until you can see Regent's Park ahead and to your right. Double back slightly to the pedestrian crossing and cross over to the park. Make your way to the foot bridge just inside the park, walk across and follow the path to your left on the other side keeping alongside the trees. When you get to the Inner Circle cross the road and continue along the path on far side. At the 'T' (just past the Park Cafe), go left and follow that path to the theatre entrance.
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