The best Theatres Near You

If there's one thing that kids love, it's to be entertained. A good child-friendly show is just what you need for a fun family day out. Now you can browse our listings of UK venues to find the best theatres near you.

There are so many different types of shows to choose from too. Shakespeare-inspired playhouses bring classic stories up to date with characters that your kids will love and relate to. Fancy a circus? The slaptick antics and death-defying performances will certainly keep you all on the edge of your seats! And don't forget well-known fairytales turned into musicals, concerts and gigs for the teens, and traditional pantomimes at Christmas.

When it comes to theatres, there's truly something for everyone to enjoy. So get browsing and see what you can find!

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Sherman Theatre

Cardiff

This theatre has achieved a national and international reputation for providing and producing outstanding theatre for young people. Sherman Theatre prides itself on being c...

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Glasgow

The Pavilion Theatre is located in Glasgow city centre and has been entertaining audiences for over a hundred years. We have various shows on throughout the year for chi...

The Lowry Lyric Theatre & Quays Theatre

Salford Quays

Some of the biggest names in the business and some of the brightest new talents can be seen at The Lowry's two theatres. With a new show every week and sometimes every nigh...

Manchester Arena

Manchester

The Manchester Arena is one of the busiest live entertainment venues in the world and the largest indoor music arena in Europe. Every year we stage the biggest names from t...

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Manchester

The Palace Theatre is an opulent theatre hosting top West End musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, plus hard-hitting dramas, stunning dance and amazing live music and tra...

Fishers Farm Park, West Sussex

Wisborough Green

The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture...

Stanwick Lakes, Northamptonshire

Wellingborough

At Stanwick Lakes there are a whole host of activities on site to keep the whole family happy for a full day. The central adventure play area with climbing tower and wa...

Harrow Arts Centre, London

Hatch End

Harrow Arts Centre is home to a variety of terrific events in music, theatre, comedy, dance, film and more. Based in Hatch End, Harrow Arts Centre (HAC) is the only prof...

Icklesham Panto and Drama Society

Icklesham

A friendly drama group for all the family. We welcome all creatives from acting, to photography, stage design, costume design, music, promotion, sound, lighting & makeup, a...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

London

Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show. Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage u...

Riverside Studios, London

London

Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, West London is an exciting arts and media centre with a cinema, TV and two performance studios, plus a restaurant, bar and cafe. Today’...

MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Southampton

MAST is a multi-art form creative hub. We are home to outstanding cultural organisations, we support creatively exciting touring companies, and we are aligned with local pa...

The Blackpool Tower Circus

Blackpool

Visit the award-winning Blackpool Tower Circus and enjoy masses of high flying, death-defying performances combined with the side-splitting slapstick humour of beloved resi...

Adventure Valley

Durham

A family adventure park packed with all kinds of fun things to do! Adventure Valley has an amazing indoor and outdoor soft play area for the kids and Farm animals for th...

Lakeside Arts, a place for everyone in Nottingham

Nottingham

Boasting a theatre with child-friendly shows, a free art gallery and museum and two gorgeous cafes right next to a park and lake, Lakeside Arts is your go-to place to spend...

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot

Prescot

Shakespeare North Playhouse opens its doors in Summer 2022 bringing people together to participate in a unique programme of performance, activities and conversations, inspi...

Leeds Playhouse

Leeds

Leeds Playhouse is a vital theatre. We are a creative hub for the city and beyond, a place where people and communities come to tell and share stories; to experience world ...

The Courtyard Family Saturdays

Hereford

Stuck for family activities on the weekends? Following on from the very successful Herefordshire Family Festival, we host an event for all the family every Saturday morning...

Polka Theatre, London

London

Welcome to Polka Theatre’s new season. Following our major redevelopment, we are thrilled to be fully open for everyone to explore our wonderful, accessible spaces. ...

Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Norwich

Norwich

Make no bones about it, you're in for a mammoth adventure at Roarr! Whether you’re swinging on the high ropes or escaping mind-boggling mazes, you’ll find there’s somet...

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