Contact details for the venues
Find everything you need to make your trip to the pantomime’s venues hassle-free. Below you’ll find contact details, addresses and travel information for each location, helping you plan your journey with ease. Whether you’re arriving by car, train, bus or on foot, we’ve got the essential details to get you there smoothly.
Alhambra Theatre
Alhambra Theatre
33 Canmore Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7NX
Telephone Bookings: 01383 733666
Bus: 3, X51, X55
Enter Dunfermline on the A823. Turn left onto Nethertown Broad Street at the roundabout under the rail bridge. Turn right at the traffic lights into Moodie Street. Follow the road around and the Alhambra is on the corner of Canmore Street.
Dunfermline Town train station is approximately 10mins walk away from the theatre.
Apollo Theatre
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ.
Telephone: 0330 333 4809
The following bus routes stop on or near Shaftesbury Avenue: 1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, and 176.
The nearest car park is Newport Place, in Chinatown. For details of all locations and prices, visit Q-Park’s website. If you’re driving into the West End to see a show, take advantage of Q-Park’s Theatreland Parking Scheme. Save 50% off parking with Q-Park (after 12pm and for up to 4 hours). To qualify, simply present your Q-Park car park ticket for validation at our box office and the car park machine will automatically charge you half price.
The Apollo Theatre is easily accessible from most of the major National Rail London stations. Charing Cross is our nearest National Rail station and is just a 10 minute walk from the theatre or one stop on the Bakerloo line to Piccadilly Circus. If you are arriving at one of our other major National Rail stations we recommend jumping on the tube for quick onward travel to the theatre. Get the Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus for 5 stops from Kings Cross, the Northern line for 4 stops from Euston to Leicester Square (5 min walk from the theatre) or just six stops on the Bakerloo from Paddington to Piccadilly Circus.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Exchange Street
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP20 1UG
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0844 871 7627.
Exchange Street stop E1 is directly outside the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Other routes served from here are: 61, 164, 500, 501 and Pink Route 8. Aylesbury’s main bus station is approximately 200 metres away.
The theatre does not have its own car park, but there are several within the venue’s immediate vicinity. Walton Street and Upper Hundreds car parks are both nearby. The Exchange Street car park is across the road, but typically has limited parking. Waterside car park has a dedicated area for theatre visitors.
Aylesbury Station is approximately 5 minutes from the theatre. On exiting the station, turn right on to Station Way and take the pedestrian walkway toward the town centre. Upon reaching the shopping centre, turn right onto Friarage Road and follow the road as it curves to the left. Go straight across at the roundabout onto Exchange Street, and the theatre is located on the right.
Baths Hall
Doncaster Road
Scunthorpe, DN15 7RG.
Telephone: 01724 296296
Scunthorpe Bus Station is a 10 minute walk from The Baths Hall. However, there is a bus stop right outside the venue.
The Baths Hall is only a 5 minute drive from the M181/M180 and just 20 minutes from the M18. Leave the M180 at J3 signposted M181 for Scunthorpe. Travel two miles along the M181 until you reach a roundabout at the junction of the A1077 and A18. Take your third exit at this junction and remain in the right hand lane to go straight on. You will pass retail parks on the left and right before reaching another roundabout. Take the second exit (straight on) and head up the hill. Travel straight along Doncaster Road for approximately one mile until you reach the junction with Henderson Avenue. The Baths Hall is on the right hand side.
If travelling by car, please allow plenty of time for your journey. For satellite navigation, the venue’s postcode is DN15 7RG. There are over 700 car parking spaces in council-owned car parks within a 10 minute walk of the theatre. A list of all car parks can be found on North Lincolnshire Council’s website here. North Lincolnshire Council car parks are currently free to park for the first two hours and free again after 6pm, The closest car park is Deyne Avenue DN15 7PZ. The Parishes is free to park in after 2pm. There is no on-site car parking at The Baths Hall. Please note – we advise guests DO NOT use the car park at Sainsburys and do so at their own risk.
Scunthorpe train station is approximately 20min walk to Baths Hall.
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Hurst Street, Southside
Birmingham, B5 4TB.
Telephone: 0844 338 5000
Birmingham Hippodrome is served by the following bus routes 6, 61, 63, 87, X1, X2.
Directions from M6
Follow the A38(M) for 2 miles (signs for the city centre). At the end of the motorway, take the flyover signed M5 South West. Coming off the flyover, pass under the tunnel following signs for Inner Ring Road South. Take the next tunnel (Queensway). Follow signs for Bromsgrove A38 which takes you to a third underpass. On surfacing get in the left hand lane and turn first left (Bromsgrove Street), go straight ahead and Arcadian Centre Parking is just on your left.
Directions from M5
Going over the traffic lights at Bristol Street (McDonalds on your left), move into the left lane (signed BR New Street). Continue forward and move into the right hand lane. Turn full circle at this roundabout (Holloway Circus).
We recommend parking at the Arcadian car park due to its close vicinity and ease of access to the theatre. The Arcadian Centre, 41 Bromsgrove St, Birmingham, B5 6NU.
Directions from Moor St Station
On exiting Moor Street station, use the crossing on the left hand side, rather than the one to the right, and cross over the road towards the Bullring. Follow the road around to the right and walk underneath the underpass. On exiting the underpass, keep walking straight down the road past an entrance to the Bullring and Debenhams on your left hand side. Walk straight down to the traffic lights. Turn left here, crossing Smallbrook Queensway and onto Hurst Street. One hundred yards on the right side is the theatre.
Distance approximately 0.5 miles, 10 minute walk.
Directions from New St Station
When exiting on to the station concourse, please follow the exit signs for the Southside Exit. This exit will take you on to Hill Street and has both steps and a disabled lift. Cross over the road at the crossing point and turn left – towards the lower end of Hill Street. Carry on straight over the double crossing at the Smallbrook Queensway Junction and carry on to Hurst Street. The theatre is on your right. The walk is less than five minutes away from the station exit.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
St Augustine’s Parade
Bristol
BS1 4UZ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0844 871 7627
There are several buses that stop on St Augustine’s Parade and Anchor Road, in front of the theatre. These routes include: 492, 903, X1, X2, X3, X3A, X4, X6, X7, X8, X9 and X54.
The theatre does not have its own car park, but there are several car parks nearby. Rupert Street and Queen Charlotte Street NCP car parks have a discounted evening rate of £4.50.
Bristol Temple Meads is a 15-20 minute walk from Bristol Hippodrome. When you exit the station, use the side entrance and take the footpath to The Friary, then turn left. At the roundabout, head right and turn onto Temple Way. Take the first left onto Tower Street, which turns into Church Lane. At the end, turn right onto Victoria Street. After you cross the bridge, bear right onto Baldwin Street. Follow Baldwin Street to the end, then turn left onto St Augustine’s Parade. The theatre will be on your right just ahead.
Carlisle Sands Centre
The Sands Centre, Carlisle CA1 1JQ
Telephone: 01228 633766
The railway and bus stations are only a short distance away.
The Sands Centre is situated next to Hardwicke Circus, a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
If travelling by car the centre is well signposted from the M6 – if travelling south use junction 44 or travelling north use junction 43 (CA1 1JE).
The railway and bus stations are only a short distance away.
Grand Opera House York
Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW
Telephone: 0333 0096690
Clifford Street bus stop is on the same side of the road as the theatre, served by routes: 37 and 59. About 5 minutes away on Bridge Street, two stops feature routes: 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 24, 26, 36, 37, 42, 45, 45A, 46, 66, 196, 412, 500 and 747.
The Grand Opera House does not have a car park, but there are several car parks within a 10 minute walk from the venue. Tower Street’s council-run car park is the closest, costing £2.00 after 6pm, and closing at midnight. Three further car parks can be found on Piccadilly with varying costs per hour.
York Station is approximately 15 minutes from the Grand Opera House. When exiting the station, turn left onto Station Road, and then right onto Station Rise at the end of the park. Take the first left back onto Station Road, then the next right onto Rougier Street. Cross Tanner Row and continue on Rougier Street until it ends at Micklegate. Turn left off Micklegate and continue onto Bridge Street, crossing the river. Turn right onto Clifford Street, then cross King Street, and the theatre is on your right.
Granville Theatre
Victoria Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8DG
Telephone: 01843 594510
There is a bus stop right outside the theatre, with access to Stagecoach routes covering Thanet and beyond. For more information please visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables
There is limited free on road parking in the road adjacent to theatre all within a short walking distance. There is also a pay to park car park down the hill on Marina Road.
We are 1.2 miles away from Ramsgate Train Station, with direct links to London stations.
King’s Theatre Glasgow
297 Bath St, Glasgow G2, UK
Telephone: 0333 009 5399
Routes 3, 4, 18 & 57
Q Park are pleased to partner with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit. It’s easy to book in advance at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/
The nearest subway station is Cowcaddens, which is a 10 min walk.
Charing Cross Station (Glasgow) is the closest station to the theatre. Please bear in mind current disruption to ScotRail services when planning your journey and visit travelinescotland.com for transport info and options.
Leas Cliff Hall
The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DZ.
Telephone: 01303 228607.
Castle House Bus Station, is 237 meters away, 4 min walk.
For those travelling by car, the underground car park is situated on Sandgate Road; at the rear of the car park a tunnel leads directly through to the Leas Cliff hall entrance. Please note, this car park is managed by the council and as such hourly fees will apply.
Folkestone Central is the nearest train station. It is approximately 15mins walk.
Liverpool Empire
Address: Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE
Telephone: 0151 702 7320
Routes: 10A, 487, 500, 79C, 86A.
If you’re coming to the Empire Theatre by car, then car parking couldn’t be easier, with the following car parks all two minutes from the Empire: St John’s Shopping Centre Queen Square Car Park
NCP Lord Nelson Street
If you have Satellite Navigation, our postcode is L1 1JE.
The nearest train station is Liverpool Central. It is approximately a 10 minute walk.
London Palladium
8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF.
Phone: 020 3925 2998.
London bus routes that operate in the area are 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 53, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, and 159.
The £15 daily Congestion Charge for Central London applies from 7am to 10pm, every day, except Christmas Day (25 December).
The nearest underground station is Oxford Circus (Central, Victoria and Bakerloo lines) and Bond Street (Central and Jubilee Lines).
The nearest National Rail stations to the London Palladium are Charing Cross and Marylebone, although both are a 20 minute walk or more away.
Lyric Theatre
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre,
Lyric Square,
King St, London W6 0QL.
Telephone: 020 8741 6822.
The easiest way to get to us is on public transport we are a two minute walk from both Hammersmith tube stations and the bus station. Hammersmith is in oyster card zone 2.
The nearest car park is the Kings Mall car park, travel along King Street, go past Primark and turn 2nd right onto Cambridge Grove, follow to the top of the road and turn right onto Glenthorne Road. The car park is situated on the right after Leamore Street.
Address for SAT-NAV: Glenthorne Road, Hammersmith, W6 0LJ.
The car park is open 24 hours.
The easiest way to get to us is on public transport we are a two minute walk from both Hammersmith tube stations and the bus station. Hammersmith is in oyster card zone 2.
Kensington (Olympia) is the nearest rail station, approximately a 20 minute walk away.
Manchester Opera House
3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP.
Telephone: 0844 871 7627.
By bus: Situated on Quay Street, the Manchester Opera House is on and/or close to all major bus routes.
There are two car parks near the theatre: Great Northern and Spinningfields (located on New Quay Street). Parking fees are £7.00 for 6 hours. Any time over this 6 hour limit will be charged at the normal rate.
Deansgate Station is the nearest station. Oxford Road station is just 10 minutes away and Piccadilly station is one mile from the opera house.
Milton Keynes Theatre
500 Marlborough Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 3NZ.
Telephone: 0333 009 6690.
Several bus routes stop outside of the theatre. These are: 4, 5, 14 and 28.
Milton Keynes Theatre has its own car park situated at the roundabout on Avebury Boulevard and Marlborough Gate.
Milton Keynes Station is approximately a 20-30 minute walk from the theatre. Upon exiting the station, go to the end of Midsummer Boulevard. Cross Elder Gate, and continue along Midsummer Boulevard until it ends at Saxon Gate. Follow the pedestrian pathway that goes under a walkway. There are numerous bus stops ahead on the right once you emerge from between the buildings. Continue straight ahead on Midsummer Boulevard and cross over to the right side. The theatre is ahead and on your right after you cross Secklow Gate.
A taxi rank and buses also stop outside the station for those who would not want to walk.
New Victoria Theatre
The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ.
Telephone: 0844 871 7627.
Bus stops are available a few minutes from the theatre on Victoria Way, including routes: 33, 39A, 39B, 39C, 40, 48, 81, 134, 436, 437, 456, 520, 556, 592 and 593.
The Peacocks Centre has a car park that theatre patrons are welcome to use, adjacent to the theatre. Costs vary in the council-run car park.
Woking Station is approximately 5 minutes from the theatre.
New Wimbledon Theatre
The Broadway
Wimbledon
London
SW19 1QG
United Kingdom.
Telephone: 0844 871 7627.
Bus routes 57, 93, 131 and 219 stop on The Broadway near the theatre. By Wimbledon Station, you can find routes 156, 163, 164, 200 and 219, all of which stop within 10 minutes of the theatre.
There are several car parks near to the New Wimbledon Theatre. A CPS car park is located on Russell Road, costing 50p per half hour for 4 hours. The Hatfield Road CPS car park is only two streets away and costs 75p per 30 minutes for up to 4 hours.
The New Wimbledon Theatre is outside of London’s Congestion Charge Zone, and drop-offs are permitted outside the theatre on Russell Road.
Wimbledon Station is also served by the District line and London trams. From the station, walk straight ahead to Wimbledon Bridge. Turn left and cross the road at the next set of traffic lights. Wimbledon Bridge soon turns into The Broadway. Keep going straight ahead, past the shopping centre and the cinema. The theatre is on the corner of Russell Road, on the right.
The Northern line’s South Wimbledon tube station is approximately a 12-15 minute walk away.
The New Wimbledon Theatre is within a 10 minute walk from Wimbledon Station. On exiting the station onto Wimbledon Bridge, cross the road and turn left. Wimbledon Bridge soon turns into The Broadway. Continue past the shopping centre and cinema. The theatre is on the right, on the corner of Russell Road.
OVO Hydro
Exhibition Way, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8YW.
Telephone: 0141 248 3000
The X19 Stagecoach service operates near to the Scottish Event Campus, stopping on Finnieston Street only a few minutes’ walk from the venues.
OVO Hydro is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking.
Leave the M8 at junction 19 and join the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Westbound on the Expressway (A814) take the cut off signposted SEC East. Turn left at traffic lights and take the right lane to access multi-storey parking.
Kinning Park Spt Subway Station, Kinning Park is 1057 meters away, 20 min walk.
Once in the city centre, the SEC is a three-minute train ride from Glasgow Central. If you arrive at Queen Street, you’ll need to walk or get a bus to Central to continue your journey by train.
The SEC has its own dedicated railway station – Exhibition Centre – allowing easy access from the city centre and suburbs. There are six trains an hour (around every 10 minutes) from Glasgow Central station, departing from Platform 17 (low level).
Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
121 Renfield Street
Glasgow
G2 3AX
Telephone: 0141 332 1846
Buchanan Bus Station Leave the bus station by the main entrance onto Killermont Street following the road rightwards onto Renfrew Street past the Cineworld / UGC tower then turn left into Renfield Street.
The Pavilion Theatre is easy to reach from the M8 Motorway. The nearest car park is Concert Square.
Buchanan Street Leave the station and follow the pedestrianised Buchanan Street uphill turning left into Sauchiehall Street at the top. Follow Sauchiehall Street across West Nile Street, turning right into Renfield Street.
Glasgow Queen Street Station Leave the station by the main exit and turn right up West George Street. Turn right at the church and follow the pedestrianised Buchanan Street turning left into Sauchiehall Street at the top. Follow Sauchiehall Street, turning right into Renfield Street.
Glasgow Central Station Leave the station by the main entrance turning right along Gordon Street then turning first left into Renfield Street. The theatre is about 1/2 mile away.
Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LZ
Telephone: 0191 643 2643
Nearby routes, 17, 17a, 1, 309 & 310.
A public car park is available next to the Playhouse, could you kindly respect the permit parking on the street for local residents.
Find us with your Sat Nav – NE26 1LZ
The nearest Metro Station is Monkseaton Metro Station. Leave the Station and turn left to the end of Norham Road. Turn right and walk down Marine Avenue for 15 minutes and you will see the PLAYHOUSE on your right.
From Whitley Bay Station go straight ahead down Station Road at the end of the road turn left onto Whitley Road and the turn second right onto Park Road and follow this road diectly to the PLAYHOUSE.
Portsmouth Guildhall
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB.
Telephone: 023 9387 0200.
Local and regional bus services stop at Commercial Road City Centre which is a 5 minute walk from Portsmouth Guildhall. National coach services will stop at The Hard Interchange, a 15 minute walk or short taxi ride away.
Isambard Brunel Multi Storey Car Park has 460 spaces and is 200m from Portsmouth Guildhall.
When attending a show with us you can purchase an ‘exit ticket’ for this car park, either at the point of booking or on the day of the show.
Your pre-paid QR code/confirmation is NOT your exit ticket. Please collect this from the box office in exchange for your entry ticket. Upon entry at the Isambard Brunel Multi-Storey car park in Alec Rose Lane, Portsmouth, PO1 2BX the driver must take the entry ticket at the barrier. Upon exit, the driver must insert the ‘Exit’ ticket (collected from the box office in exchange for entry ticket) in place of the ticket taken at the barrier. The ticket costs £4.50 and is valid for 6 hours from 6pm seven days a week. This ticket may be purchased in advance or on when visiting a show having already parked in the car park.
There are a very limited number of on street parking spaces outside the venue.
Portsmouth Guildhall is just across the square from Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station with frequent services operating to London Waterloo, Southampton and Brighton.
Princess Theatre Torquay
Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Telephone: 0333 009 6690
Bus stops are located on Torbay Road, approximately 5 minutes walk away.
The closest car park are Fleet Walk (TQ2 5DZ) or Sheddon Hill (TQ2 5TY).
Torquay train station is served by both GWR and Cross Country with frequent services towards Essex’s St Davids and the South West.
Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent
Piccadilly
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 1AP
United Kingdom.
Telephone: 0844 871 7627.
Several bus routes stop outside the theatre on Pall Mall, including: 4, 4A, 4E, 14, 14W, 37, 85 and 101.
Regent Theatre does not have its own car park, but the John Street car park is only a few minutes away, located on the corner of John Street and Bethesda Street. Parking after 6pm costs £2.00, with varying costs if you use the car park before 6pm.
Stoke-on-Trent Station is around 30 minutes from the theatre. From the Station, turn onto Station Road and continue to the roundabout, turning right onto College Road. Stay on this road for around 15 minutes as it runs along Hanley Park, then turn right onto Cleveland Road, which becomes Regent Road. Turn left on Lower Bethesda Street and continue as it turns into Bethesda Street. Turn right on Broad Street and cross Pall Mall, then turn right. The theatre is on your left on Pall Mall.
Richmond Theatre
1 Little Green, Richmond TW9 1QH
Telephone: 020 8332 4500
Several bus routes stop near to the theatre. Routes include: 27, 33, 37, 65 and 71.
The nearest car park to Richmond Theatre is the Old Deer Car Park with access from A316 Twickenham Road and Park Lane (off Parkshot), and pedestrian access from the far corner of Richmond Green.
Fees apply, though parking is free after 6.30pm, and after 5pm on Sunday.
Richmond Station is a 3-4 minute walk from Richmond Theatre, boasting National Rail and London Underground transport links.
Scarborough Spa
South Bay, Scarborough YO11 2HD.
Telephone: 01723 376774
Scarborough Park and Ride will reopen in Spring 2023.
Buses run every 15 minutes, following a circular route, stopping at South Bay and York Place before returning to the respective park and ride.
Scarborough Park & Ride sites are based on the A64, Seamer Road (East) and the A165, Filey Road (South).
The closest stop to The Spa is at Aquarium Top, near Spa Bridge. This is approximately a 5 minute walk to the venue.
From the North
A1/A19 to A171 or A170 to Scarborough.
From the South
M1 to A1 to A64 to Scarborough. M1/M18 to M62 to Hull then A63/A165 (coastal route) to Scarborough.
From the West
M62 to Hull then A63/A615 (coastal route) or M62 to M1 then A64 to Scarborough.
The nearest railway station is Scarborough, which is 1 mile away.
Sunderland Empire
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK.
Telephone: 0333 009 6690
The nearest bus station is St Michaels Way. It is a 2 minute walk from the theatre.
The nearest car park is The Bridges multi-storey. St Mary’s car park is also available nearby.
Sunderland Train station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the theatre.
Whitby Pavilion Theatre
Address: West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN
Telephone: 01947 824768
Routes: 840 and X93.
From South – M1 to A1 to A64 to Scarborough. M1/M18 to M62 to Hull then A63/A165 (coastal route ) to Scarborough
From North – A1/A19 to A171 or A170 to Scarborough
From West – M62 to Hull then A63/A615 ( coastal route ) or M62 to M1 then A64 to Scarborough.
Regular Inter city trains run from London & Edinburgh, change at York for Scarborough.
Coast to coast lines run daily, calling at all major cities; Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, York, Scarborough.