Outside of the RST from opposite side of the River, taken from Swan Theatre end

Your visit

Drop in and see us - we're open (almost) every day

Our Stratford-upon-Avon home is open most days of the year to simply drop in. 

The building is free to enter and there's plenty to see and do, from going up the Tower for a view of the town to grabbing a latte in our Riverside Cafe. We also have plenty of public toilets.

Opening times

Our Riverside Cafe, Box Office counter and RSC Shop are open every day from 10am. (Box Office counter closes at 7.30pm each day). 

On Sundays and other days where there are no performances, the building closes at 4pm.

See Rooftop Restaurant opening times

Box Office opening times

You can contact our Box Office team on 01789 331111, from midday to 6pm (UK time) Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. You can also email the Box Office at tickets@rsc.org.uk 

Christmas opening hours

Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve (24 & 31 December) - 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day & Sunday 29 December
Boxing Day & New Year's Day (26 December & 1 January) - open from 4pm
We are open as usual at all other times.

In This Section

Getting here

Our postcode is CV37 6BB, and we are a short drive from the M40 (J15) and a short walk from the train station. We have some accessible parking nearby.

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Tours

Discover the stories and magic of theatre with our Theatre Tours, Costume Tours, Ghost Tours and Scenic Workshop Tours

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Groups

Bring your group to Stratford-upon-Avon for outstanding theatre and the best food in town – all under one roof.

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Access

We want everything we do to be accessible to all our audiences, and are looking for ways to break down barriers so more people can enjoy theatre at its best.

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See For Free

Come in and explore our buildings! Find the stories in our walls and enjoy the many artworks you will find around the theatre foyers and walkways.

See for free

First time visit?

We'll be thrilled to see you on your first visit to our theatres - we'd like to make sure it goes perfectly for you.

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Shakespeare's Stratford

Explore the town where William Shakespeare was born and is buried

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Your Safety and security

Here's what you need to know about how we're keeping you safe during your visit.

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