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DIRECTIONS
By Foot
Visitors are advised that if they are taking the river walk from the east, there is a wide footpath from Southwark Bridge to Shakespeare's Globe. If you are taking the river walk from the west, there is a wide even footpath, although this narrows nearer Shakespeare’s Globe and can get very crowded in summer as it passes the Millennium Bridge and the Tate Modern. A ramp descends to Shakespeare’s Globe.
By Car and Taxi
Where possible, visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi.
There is an NCP car park on Upper Thames Street on the north side of Southwark Bridge. Please note that the car park closes at 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Parking is very limited around the Globe itself. Limited parking is possible on New Globe Walk and the surrounding area on display of an orange disabled badge.
Black cabs may be found on Southwark Bridge (a three minute walk, up a steep set of stairs) and at the taxi rank to the west of Tate Modern all year round. During the theatre season, there is a regular supply of cabs outside the main foyer on New Globe Walk. On departure from Shakespeare’s Globe, visitors can make use of a free direct telephone to a local mini-cab service on the right hand side, outside the Front of House office, opposite the box office.
By Train
The major local stations are London Bridge (15 minute walk), Cannon Street (10 minute walk), Blackfriars (15 minute walk) and Waterloo (25 minute walk along the river walk, with flat surface all the way).
By Underground
The local stations are Mansion House (a 10 minute walk), Blackfriars and Cannon Street on the District and Circle Lines (a 15 minute walk), London Bridge on the Northern and Jubilee Lines (a 15 minute walk), Southwark on the Jubilee Line (a 15 minute walk); St Paul’s and Bank on the Central Line (a 15 minute walk).
By Hired Coach
There is a setting down point on Southwark Bridge, with approximately 40 uneven steps leading to the river walk. Currently, there is extensive building work in this area. Wheelchairs can access Shakespeare’s Globe by taking Sumner Street on the right beyond the bridge and turning right into Emerson Street which leads into New Globe Walk.
By Bus
Local routes include:
45, 63, 100 to Blackfriars Bridge,
15, 17 to Cannon Street,
11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76 to Mansion House,
381 to Southwark Street,
344 to Southwark Bridge Road,
RV1 to Sumner Street.
By Boat
The nearest stop is Bankside Pier.
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