The Kings Theatre
Type:Theatre
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 1QX
Tel: +44 (0)1452 300130
Guide Prices
The Kings Theatre holds many events throughout the year. Some events are controlled by different organisers. Please be aware that tickets sales may be directly through the organiser or through Gloucester Tourist Information Centre.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - There is no accessible toilet facility at current.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - An induction loop supports patrons with hearing aids. Switch your aid to T or MT to make use of the loop.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access - At the main door there is a one small step to get in, however wheelchairs uses are welcome to use the fire exit side door, which will provide level access into the Theatre.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the North: Get off the M5 at Junction 11, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A40 (signposted Gloucester/Cirencester). At Elmbridge Court roundabout take the 4th exit (signposted Ross). At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A38 and then at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A430 (Kingsholm Road). At the traffic lights turn left onto Black Dog Way and follow the road. At the traffic lights turn right into Bruton Way approach and then at the roundabout turn left on to Station Road. Continue to the end of Station Road at take the last right turn (just before the dead end). You will be in the car park just at the back of GL1 Leisure Centre.
From the South: Get off the M5 at Junction 12, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the B4008. At the Cross Keys roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38. At the next roundabout continue forward. At the traffic lights continue forward (stay in the left hand lane, signposted Ross) onto the A430, Secunda Way. Continue forward on this by pass until you come to a roundabout, stay in the right hand lane and take the 2nd exit (on to Hempstead Lane). At the traffic lights turn right onto St. Ann Way. Continue forward at the next 2 sets of lights and then continue forward at the cross road on to Trier Way. Continue forward on to Trier Way (past GL1 on your left; not accessible for parking). At the next cross roads turn left into Bruton Way approach. At the roundabout turn left on to Station Road. Continue to the end of Station Road at take the last right turn (just before the dead end). You will be in the car park just at the back of GL1 Leisure Centre.
The Theatre is ideally placed at the centre of Gloucester, just a five minute walk from the bus and railway stations. Excellent well-lit car parks are in Nettleton Road and Hampden Way. Both are free after 6.30 and only a short walk. Old Sir Thomas Rich’s in Hampden Way is locked at 9.00 pm and should not be used. There is also a limited amount of space in Kingsbarton Street and at the workshops opposite the Theatre entrance.
Public Transport Directions
The Kings Theatre is a short walk from the city centre of Gloucester (10 minutes). If you arrive by Train come out of the Train Station, cross Bruton Way and walk in to the Bus Station. Walk through the archway in the Bus Station and out onto Station Road. Cross the road and continue forward on to Clarence Street. At the end of Clarence Street turn left in to Eastgate Street. Walk down Eastgate Street and take the 2nd right into Kings Barton Street. The Kings Theatre is just onn your left.
Excellent well-lit car parks are in Nettleton Road and Hampden Way. Both are free after 6.30 and only a short walk. Old Sir Thomas Rich’s in Hampden Way is locked at 9.00 pm and should not be used. There is also a limited amount of space in Kingsbarton Street and at the workshops opposite the Theatre entrance.
Opening Times
* The Kings Theatre holds many events throughout the year. Some events are controlled by different organisers. Please be aware that tickets sales may be directly through the organiser or through Gloucester Tourist Information Centre.
