Contents
- 1 What is the nearest tube station to the Royal Albert Hall?
- 2 What zone is Royal Albert Hall in?
- 3 What is the Albert Hall called at present?
- 4 How do I get from London to Albert Hall?
- 5 Is there a dress code for the Royal Albert Hall?
- 6 Which Tube line is South Kensington on?
- 7 Is there any street parking at Royal Albert Hall?
- 8 How much does it cost to hire Royal Albert Hall?
- 9 Who owns Royal Albert Hall?
- 10 Who has performed at the Royal Albert Hall?
- 11 Can you visit the Royal Albert Hall?
- 12 What is capacity of Royal Albert Hall?
What is the nearest tube station to the Royal Albert Hall?
Trains/Tube South Kensington and High Street Kensington are the closest underground stations to the Royal Albert Hall.
What zone is Royal Albert Hall in?
The Royal Albert Hall is outside the Congestion Zone area but If travelling by car, for specific directions it is best to use a satnav, but please be aware that the route may take you in and out of the Central London Congestion Charge zone.
What is the Albert Hall called at present?
The Albert Hall (official name: Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences), is a large building in the City of Westminster, London. It was opened in 1871, by Queen Victoria.
How do I get from London to Albert Hall?
Royal Albert Hall, London
- Getting to the Royal Albert Hall.
- By Tube. South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines) and High Street Kensington (District and Circle Lines) are the closest Underground stations to the Hall.
- By Bus. 52 Victoria to Willesden stopping on Kensington Gore outside the Hall.
- By Rail.
- By Taxi.
Is there a dress code for the Royal Albert Hall?
There is no formal code, but most people like to look a bit presentable.
Which Tube line is South Kensington on?
South Kensington is a London Underground station in the district of South Kensington, south west London. It is served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines.
Is there any street parking at Royal Albert Hall?
Entrances are located on Prince Consort Road (evenings only) and Exhibition Road (evenings and matinees). Spaces must be booked in advance and cost £10.75 (including a 7.5% booking fee). Parking is only available for cars and not for larger vehicles.
How much does it cost to hire Royal Albert Hall?
As a charity building, the Royal Albert Hall operates as a hall for hire. It’s had epic costume balls and concerts to raise money. Generally, it costs £16,000 to rent the hall. The BBC has it each year for ‘BBC Proms for 7 weeks, and they bring all their own kit.
Who owns Royal Albert Hall?
| Royal Albert Hall | |
|---|---|
| Owner | The Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences |
| Height | 135 feet (41 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Captain Francis Fowke and Major-General Henry Y. D. Scott |
Who has performed at the Royal Albert Hall?
Royal Albert Hall
- ★ Adele ★ Filmed record-breaking DVD ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’, 2011.
- ★ Muhammad Ali ★ The Champ fought at the Hall three times, 1971-1979.
- ★ Shirley Bassey ★ More than 45 performances at the Hall since 1971.
- ★ BBC Proms ★
- ★ Chelsea Arts Club Balls ★
- ★ Sir Winston Churchill ★
- ★ Eric Clapton ★
- ★ Roger Daltrey ★
Can you visit the Royal Albert Hall?
The Royal Albert Hall Box Office is open to everyone daily from 9am, with tours beginning at 9.30am and Verdi opening at 12 noon (Tuesday – Sunday). Use the pages below or browse our FAQs to help you get the most out of your visit to London’s most iconic venue.
What is capacity of Royal Albert Hall?
What is the total audience capacity of the Hall? The Hall can accommodate up to 5,900 when specific areas of the Hall are used as standing capacity.
