Once you’ve booked your theatre tickets, why not plan to make a day of it? To help you experience London for less, we’ve got offers with our neighbouring restaurants, shops & attractions so that you can make the most of your trip to see a show.

Things To Do In Covent Garden

Things To Do In Leicester Square

More ways to make the most of London

Here’s our pick of our favourite (and FREE) cultural must-dos that are perfect to enjoy before or after you’ve been wowed by one of our cities best musicals or plays.

The Museums of South Kensington

With just a 10 minute tube ride from the West End, you’ll find yourself in the heart of London’s museum district, where some of London’s most famous museums sit! The Natural History Museum, Science Museum, London Design Museum and the V&A are all within a stone’s throw of each other in South Kensington and all have free entry to their main exhibits.

The British Museum

Just behind the Dominion Theatre, you’ll find the iconic British Museum. See iconic ancient treasures from around the world like the Rosetta Stone and learn about everything from Sutton Hoo to Egyptian mummies. It’s even open late on Fridays!

Scenes in the Square

If you love film as much as you love theatre, head to Leicester Square to find some of the most iconic classic and contemporary film characters immortalised in expressive bronze statues. Whether you share a bench (and perhaps a marmalade sandwich) with Paddington, or burst into song with theatre’s own Mary Poppins, there’s something for all the family to enjoy. Plus, follow along with the audio tour available on all podcast platforms.

Enjoy London’s Green Spaces

London is home to some magnificent parks, many of which are only a stone’s throw away from Theatreland. Look out across the capital at the top of Primrose Hill, only a ten minute tube journey to the theatre from Chalk Farm. Have a picnic in the 350 acre Hyde Park, or head to St James’ Park, where you can watch the pelicans being fed every day at 2.30pm. If you’re just looking for a very central spot for a sit down and a snack before your trip to a West End Theatre, the garden of the Actors Church in Covent Garden is one of Theatreland’s worst kept secrets and a little oasis of calm located just next to Covent Garden market.

Juliet, The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Henry VIII and Rizzo on the Elizabeth Line

Check travel before you book

Head to our plan your visit page for all the latest tips and deals on travel. If you’re travelling by car, you can get 50% off your parking with Q-park – find out more on our travel page!

If you’re not sure about how to get to your show, we’ve got information on the closest bus or tube station to each theatre – plus access information should you need it – on our venue pages.