What to expect
Public access does not include the auditorium, backstage tours or performances. Food and drink are optional paid extras; some areas close for events.
Price, without the small print
Free · per adult. General admission. Transport, food and optional extras are outside this activity price.
Before you go
We check details against official sources, but hours, prices and availability can change before this guide is updated. Please check the official website before travelling or booking.
Opening and timing: Daily from noon; closes after the evening performance, or 11pm Mon–Sat / 9pm Sun when no evening show.
Booking: No performance booking needed for public areas.
Time to allow: 25–45 min. This is our estimate for a focused visit. Add time for travel, queues and any extra stops.
Access and taking a break
RBO provides lifts and an access guide covering its multiple levels and busy public spaces.
Go at your own pace; time estimates exclude travel and queues.
We have not audited a complete step-free route. If a particular access feature matters to you, confirm it with the organisation before travelling.
Put it into a plan
- Things to do in London instead of going to the pub
- London beyond the obvious for £10 or less
- Rainy-day London for £10 or less
- Covent Garden for a Fiver
Sources and checks
Checked against published visitor information on 7 September 2026. This listing has not yet been verified directly by the organisation. Editorial visit lengths and suitability suggestions are our judgments.
- www.rbo.org.uk — Visitor details and priceChecked 7 September 2026
- www.rbo.org.uk — Price / free entryChecked 7 September 2026