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King's Theatre
The King's Theatre
King's Theatre is a historic performing arts venue in Glasgow, Scotland, known for live theatre, musicals and pantomime.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
Country guide
Art and culture in United Kingdom — page 2
The United Kingdom is 244,376 km² holding 69,281,437 people, and it is four countries rather than one: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with Londo...
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The United Kingdom is 244,376 km² holding 69,281,437 people, and it is four countries rather than one: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast as their capitals. Three of the four run parliaments of their own over devolved matters, and the law splits three ways — England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. A visitor meets that in small practical things rather than at a border. London alone holds about 9.1 million of the total, which is why so many trips never leave it, and why the ones that do feel like arriving somewhere else.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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London
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London 18,189 places -
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh 3,671 places -
Glasgow
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Glasgow 2,872 places -
Manchester
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Manchester 3,004 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English; Welsh is official in Wales
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +44
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 999 or 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type G · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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27 1 hourPavilion Theatre
The Pavilion Theatre is a historic entertainment venue in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in 1904, it stands as one of the city's oldest surviving theatres and continues to operate as a live performance space.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
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28 1 hourTheatre Royal
The Theatre Royal is a historic performing arts venue in Glasgow, Scotland. It stands as one of the city's most prominent theatrical landmarks, hosting a diverse programme of drama, musicals, opera, and ballet.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
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29 1 hourAssembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms is a historic entertainment and events venue on George Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Established in the late eighteenth century, it has long provided a setting for social gatherings, performances and civic occasions.
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- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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30 1 hourCitizens Theatre
Citizens' Theatre
The Citizens' Theatre is a historic producing theatre located in Glasgow's Gorbals area. Established in 1943, it has built a reputation for distinctive programming and community engagement.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
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31 1 hourGlasgow City Halls
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
Glasgow City Halls is a historic concert venue in the Merchant City, centred on Candleriggs and connected with the Old Fruitmarket. The complex combines a principal concert hall with a former market space used for performances.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
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32 1 hourPalace Theatre
Palace Theatre is one of Manchester’s major theatrical venues, located in the city’s central theatre district. It operates as a commercial receiving house, bringing touring productions, musicals, plays and live entertainment to the city.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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33 1 hourHulme Hippodrome
Hulme Hippodrome is a historic theatre building in Hulme, south of Manchester city centre. The Victorian-era venue belongs to Manchester’s performing-arts heritage and remains an evocative architectural landmark within a changing urban neighbourhood.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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34 1 hourWebsters Theatre
Websters Theatre is a Glasgow performing arts venue for dramatic productions, live performances and cultural events.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
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35 1 hourBarrowland Ballroom
Barrowland Ballroom is a famous live music venue in Glasgow's East End. It opened in 1934, was rebuilt after a fire in 1958, and remains closely associated with major performances and Glasgow's music culture.
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- Art and culture venue
- Glasgow
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36 1 hr 30 minBridgewater Hall
Bridgewater Hall is Manchester’s purpose-built international concert venue, created to replace the Free Trade Hall as the city’s principal large orchestral space.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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37 1 hourFruitmarket Gallery
Fruitmarket
Fruitmarket Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in central Edinburgh, housed in a former fruit and vegetable market building. Its identity comes from the meeting of industrial architecture and changing contemporary art.
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- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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38 1 hourDancehouse Theatre
The Dancehouse
The Dancehouse is a theatre venue in Manchester dedicated to dance and performance arts. Located in the city centre, it occupies a prominent building that serves as a cultural hub for contemporary and classical dance productions.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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39 1 hourLeith Theatre
Leith Theatre is a historic performing-arts venue in Leith, the former port town incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920. The building belongs to the district’s cultural heritage and reflects Leith’s long community identity alongside its connection to the wider city.
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- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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40 1 hourPlaza Cinema, Stockport
The Plaza
Plaza Cinema is a historic cinema and entertainment venue in Stockport, within Greater Manchester. The Plaza combines active film programming with the character of a heritage theatre, giving visitors an alternative to a modern multiplex.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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41 1 hourQueen Victoria Monument
Queen Victoria
The Queen Victoria Monument is an outdoor commemorative work in Manchester honouring Queen Victoria. It belongs to the city’s tradition of civic sculpture, where public monuments placed historical and royal subjects within the daily urban landscape.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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42 1 hourThe Tree of Knowledge
The Tree of Knowledge is an outdoor public artwork in Manchester. It forms part of the city’s creative streetscape, placing an artistic object within the everyday movement of the urban environment.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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43 1 hourThe Lowry
The Lowry is a combined gallery, theatre and arts venue at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester. Named after artist L.S. Lowry, it brings visual art and live performance together in one distinctive waterfront building.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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44 1 hourContact Theatre
Contact
Contact is a theatre in Manchester known for its focus on young people and contemporary performance. Operating under the local name Contact, it has established itself as a significant cultural venue within the city's arts landscape.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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45 1 hourChurch Hill Theatre
Church Hill Theatre is an Edinburgh performance venue serving the city's theatre and community arts life. It gives visitors an opportunity to experience a local theatre setting beyond the largest festival stages and major central institutions.
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- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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46 1 hourGarrick Theatre
Stockport Garrick Theatre
Stockport Garrick Theatre is a community theatre in Stockport, within Greater Manchester. Its programme combines amateur dramatic productions with professional touring shows, giving visitors a chance to experience local performing arts in an intimate setting.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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47 1 hourJupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park and art gallery located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The venue occupies extensive grounds and presents large-scale artworks by international artists within a designed landscape setting.
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- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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48 1 hourCity Art Centre, 1-6 Market Street, Edinburgh
City Art Centre
The City Art Centre is a municipal art gallery situated at 1-6 Market Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It occupies a multi-storey building in the Old Town area, close to Waverley railway station.
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- Art and culture venue
- Edinburgh
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53two 49 1 hour53two
53two is an independent performance venue and theatre space in Manchester. Its name comes from its original setting beneath the Mancunian Way, in railway arches numbered 53 and 52.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
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50 1 hourCastlefield Gallery
Castlefield Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Manchester's Castlefield district. It is a not-for-profit organisation focused on emerging and mid-career artists, exhibitions and professional development.
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- Art and culture venue
- Manchester
Common questions
How long should a first trip to United Kingdom be?
Ten to fourteen days can cover four or five days in London, two in Manchester, and two or three each in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Highlands, Lake District, or Welsh national parks need dedicated nights and should not be squeezed into London day trips.
What entry documents are needed for United Kingdom?
UK document rules depend on nationality and trip purpose, and many visitors now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before boarding. Check the linked UK government visa service for both visa and ETA status shortly before travel.
What is the best way to travel around United Kingdom?
Intercity rail is the practical spine between London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, with advance fares usually distinct from flexible tickets. Each city runs its own local fare system, so London's contactless cap is not a nationwide travel pass.
When is a practical time to visit United Kingdom?
May to June and September are useful planning windows for this route, but conditions vary between southern England and Scotland. Festival dates in Edinburgh and rural transport in national parks can matter more than the national seasonal label.
What money and payment basics apply in United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom uses pound sterling (GBP). Contactless payment is widespread in major cities, but keep another payment method for rural services or terminals that do not share London's payment arrangements.
What practical safety details should I save for United Kingdom?
Use 999 or 112 for emergencies in the United Kingdom. Type G sockets supply 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe; save rail disruption information as well when the itinerary depends on several city-to-city journeys.