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Rich in history, the Royal Opera House is a major venue for performing arts in London

Bow Street entrance to the Royal Opera House cc licensed photo by markhillary

The Royal Opera House, a prominent venue for opera and performing arts in London is located in the district of Covent Garden the building is often referred to by the same name.

The theatre is home to The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and to the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

The original building called the Theatre Royal was built in 1732 and functioned primarily as a playhouse for it's first 100 years. The theatre was destroyed by a fire in 1808 and rebuilt by 1809. It was later destroyed in yet another fire in 1856 and replaced by a new building in 1858, which still forms much of the present building. In 1892 the theatre was named the Royal Opera House or ROH for short. It served as a dance hall during the Second World War. From 1996 through 2000 major reconstruction and enhancement took place which included the old Covent Garden Market creating an extensive new gathering place.

The Royal Opera House has collections of several hundred thousand items that highlight the history of the ROH. You can visit exhibitions of some of these collections on Monday to Friday from 10am to 3:30pm.

For more information about the Royal Opera House as well as performances and schedules visit their official site at the link below.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Royal Opera House Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

Address: Bow St, London WC2E 9DD, UK

Phone: 020 7304 4000

Official Website: Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House Reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating It's just a spectacular place. Beautiful, historic building. Incredible views from the balcony. Historical pictures, stories and stars from epic shows. The world is fortunate the Royal Opera House lives and Opera and ballet 🩰 can flourish and grow for new audiences.
David Liss - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating The most beautiful Royal Opera House that I have seen for a while. A very exciting place visit to Dine with family or friends. A breathe taking view while you sit & relax and enjoy your cocktail.
Christine Clarke - 4 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating The Royal Opera House is an impressive venue. The acoustics are great, and the seats are comfortable enough for long productions. The staff is friendly and professional. Prices at the bar are reasonable. Generally, you have a good view from most seats. I tried the Director’s Box and Row E, and the views were great. It is centrally located and features a classic, luxurious design with a touch of modernity.
Roy Peleg - 5 months ago

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5 Star Rating Royal Opera House tours are a must for any visitor to London, even those of us from the home counties! I took my daughter on the Behind the Scenes tour last year to inspire her, and today, I thoroughly enjoyed James Cimino's Architecture tour. His knowledge and humor made it truly special🌟
Victoria Alimova - a month ago

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5 Star Rating The Royal Opera House offers a really stunning atmosphere. Very impressive. The acoustics of the 18th century building are quite well. With a choice of several restaurants and bars, you can find enough for your „gastronomic needs“ 😃 Come and visit one of the performances with a world-class cast.
André Bonin - 3 months ago

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Directions

Tube Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
Picadilly Line	Covent Garden	2 Minutes

How to get to Royal Opera House by Tube

From Covent Garden Tube Station exit onto Long Acre and go right(east), then go right onto Bow Street. The Royal Opera House is just ahead on the right.