Security
As you may be subject to additional security checks on your visit to the Open Air Theatre, we ask that patrons arrive early. We appreciate your patience and understanding while these are taking place.
Certain items are prohibited on site, these include;
items which are illegal, weapons, tools, illegal substances, laser lights, flags, placards/signs, items of clothing containing political statements, cable ties, spray cans/paint, airhorns.
If bringing a picnic, please do not bring sharp knives.
Please note that cloakroom facilities are not available. During your visit, please keep your belongings with you at all time.
How to find us
We are just a 10 minute walk from Baker Street underground station. Plan your journey by visiting tfl.gov.uk using postcode “NW1 4NU” as your destination. If using Google Maps, please also use postcode "NW1 4NU".
Walking directions from Baker Street tube station
Exit Baker Street underground station onto Marylebone Road (the A501) and turn left. Keep walking past Madame Tussauds and at the next set of traffic lights turn left into York Gate. Continue across the traffic lights and follow York Bridge to the end until you reach the Inner Circle. In front of you are some large gates into Regent's Park. Pass through these gates into the park and keep walking straight. After a short while, you will see the theatre on your left.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.
Download a map from The Royal Parks website
Queen Mary’s Garden is locked after dark so latecomers may not be able to enter via the Box Office entrance, and no bikes or picnic baskets should be left in the Gardens during the performance.
Where to stay
Find out more about our official hotel partner, Edwardian Hotels.
Bicycles should be brought into the theatre grounds, where a bike rack is available. Cycling is not permitted within Queen Mary's Garden. The park gates are locked during the performance so please do not leave bikes outside the theatre.
There is a Santander Cycle Hire Station next to the tennis courts on York Bridge. For more information on hiring a bicycle please visit TFL's cycling page.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.
Please note that Queen Mary’s Garden is locked after dark so latecomers may not be able to enter via the Box Office entrance, and no bikes or picnic baskets should be left in the Gardens during the performance.
Marylebone is a 15 minute walk to the west.
Euston is a 30 minute walk to the east.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.Please note that Queen Mary’s Garden is locked after dark so latecomers may not be able to enter via the Box Office entrance, and no bikes or picnic baskets should be left in the Gardens during the performance.
Baker Street is the closest tube station and is served by the Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
We are also close to Regent's Park Station (Bakerloo Line) and Great Portland Street Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Those with Access Requirements
Please note, Baker Street has no step-free access from platform to street level and so we recommend that customers requiring step-free access travel by bus.
For those travelling with service dogs that are not escalator trained, we recommend using the Circle, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan lines to exit via stairs at Baker Street. If using the Bakerloo line, you can exit via stars at Regent's Park station.
For further assistance with your accessible journey, use the TFL Journey Planner and add your requirements via 'Edit Preferences'.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.Please note that Queen Mary’s Garden is locked after dark so latecomers may not be able to enter via the Box Office entrance, and no bikes or picnic baskets should be left in the Gardens during the performance.
Parking is free on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle after 6.30pm. Pay and Display at all other times. Please note that there is a 20mph speed limit on the Inner and Outer Circles in Regent's Park.
Pay and Display rates:
70p for 15 mins, Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6.30pm (with a maximum staying time of four hours)
50p for 15 mins, Sunday and Bank Holidays, 9am - 6.30pm (with a maximum staying time of ten hours)You can pay using coins, debit card or contactless (£2.40 min cc payment).
Disabled badge holders and motorcycles park free of charge. No coaches.
Please note parking is often available on Chester Road. As with anywhere in central London, please ensure you do not leave valuables on display in your car.
The theatre is outside the central London congestion charging zone. For details of how the charge may affect your journey, please visit www.cclondon.com or call 0845 900 1234.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.
Please note that Queen Mary’s Garden is locked after dark so latecomers may not be able to enter via the Box Office entrance, and no bikes or picnic baskets should be left in the Gardens during the performance.
Bus
Baker Street is served by bus numbers 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 189, 274.
Marylebone Road is serviced by bus numbers 18, 205, 27, 30, 453 and N18.Coach
Coaches may only drop off and pick up school parties on the Inner Circle at a pre-arranged date and time.
A valid permit must be issued in advance by the Open Air Theatre to cover this arrangement.
Please call 0333 400 3562 (option 4). These permits are free of charge for coaches visiting the theatre.
Coaches are not permitted to park on any park roads at any time.
The nearest coach park is the NCP Coach Park on Bayswater Road (Tel. 020 7229 9381 or 0845 0507 080).
Please contact the coach park directly regarding prices and availability.
Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the box office in Queen Mary’s Garden within Regent’s Park. Following the performance, all audiences leave via the Theatre Exit Gate onto the Inner Circle.
Please note that Queen Mary’s Garden is locked after dark so latecomers may not be able to enter via the Box Office entrance, and no bikes or picnic baskets should be left in the Gardens during the performance.
