The best family days out in London and beyond rated by kids and teens
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Shakespeare’s Globe Story & Tour is your ticket to the iconic theatre where Shakespeare’s masterpieces first came to life. Wander through its stunning architecture and soak up the captivating tales of its rich history.
Feel the buzz of Elizabethan London as you explore the Globe. Hear all about the theatre’s original construction and its remarkable 1990s reconstruction, complete with the only thatched roof in London! Tours run every 15-30 minutes, making it easy to fit into a day out on the Southbank.
Guided tours bring history to life with vivid stories of the 1599 theatre scene. Discover what it was like to be part of the original Elizabethan audience. Kids will love the quirky details like special effects and audience antics. Teens will appreciate connecting the theatre’s history to the plays they study at school. Try on original costumes and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of the production team in action!
Once you’ve done the tour, why not see a play? Tickets start from just £5 if you stand in the “Yard”.
After exploring the Globe, check out the nearby Golden Hinde and Tate Modern for more family-friendly fun.
Check out the KidRated guide to Shakespeare’s London for even more to do!
The globe was really great to visit. I’ve studied Shakespeare at school so it was insane to the Globe in person. The best thing about it is how immersive it is. You feel like you’ve just stepped back in time with it’s amazing architecture. The tour was really interesting so I definitely recommend doing that and of course seeing a play too. We saw Macbeth and it was amazing. If you’re a literature fan then you’ve got to give the Globe a visit.
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We went for a tour and not for a performance. I will say that it seemed more interesting for the adults, so it might not be one to bring younger kids to. Perhaps that would be different if you attended a play and it was the right performance. If you have an older kid or teen who is keen on history or Shakespeare it might be a better bet. Something to note: it’s not the original Globe theatre, but it is a very good replica. They were keen to use the same kinds of construction materials and techniques as the original.