More to do

Westminster Abbey

House of Commons Chamber

Westminster Cathedral

The area local to the Apollo Victoria Theatre provides a wealth of additional opportunities for
curriculum enrichment, SMSC, PSHE, Citizenship, History, RE and British Values teaching, including
the politics of the Houses of Parliament , the UK justice system and the right of appeal,
at The Supreme Court , the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Westminster Abbey , and
Westminster Cathedral , the Mother Church of Catholics in England and Wales. Tate Britain
is a 20-minute walk from the theatre or a short coach journey.

By prior arrangement, discover the extraordinary history of the Methodist Central Hall.
Opened in 1912, the building has welcomed a litany of high-profile guests including
Mahatma Gandhi, Revd Dr Martin Luther King Jr, and the Dalai Lama.

The Supreme Court

St James’s Park
Photo by Troy David Johnston

Methodist Central Hall

For schools/colleges looking to combine a visit to Wicked with wider opportunities for
Citizenship and RE studies, there are various multi-faith venues in the immediate and wider
areas, some of which also welcome educational visits. Contact us to find out more.

Explore Royal London

Buckingham Palace

Blue Drawing Room
Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024

Entrance to The King's Gallery
Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024

Located at the heart of Royal London, the theatre is minutes from Buckingham Palace ,
which has served as the official London residence of the monarch since 1837.

You can visit the magnificent State Rooms or witness the Changing The Guard
ceremony, an historic display of British pageantry dating back to 1689, which can
(weather permitting) be enjoyed most days outside Buckingham Palace at 11.00am.

You can also visit the Royal Mews , home to historic royal carriages and one of
the finest working stables in existence, The King's Gallery , which hosts
changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, and The Guards Museum
which tells the story of the five regiments of Foot Guards who have been
protecting the Sovereign and the Royal Palaces since 1660.

Changing The Guard
Photo by Troy David Johnson

The Guards Museum

The Royal Mews Gold State Coach (Ian Jones)
Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024

Outdoor Public Spaces

Cardinal Place Roof Garden
©LandSec

St James’s Park.
Photo by Troy David Johnston

Lower Grosvenor Gardens.
Photo by Troy David Johnston

The Apollo Victoria Theatre is surrounded by outdoor spaces, including two Royal Parks ,
which your school group can utilise before your visit, whether to enjoy some fresh air
or to bring your own packed lunches.

Cardinal Place Roof Garden is a 5-minute walk from the theatre, situated on the upper
level of the retail and food complex and accessed via escalators and a lift.
Ground level shops include Boots, and Holland & Barrett, and M&S Simply Food.

Cardinal Place
100 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5JD

Lower Grosvenor Gardens is a 5-minute walk from the theatre,
on the opposite side of Buckingham Palace Road:

Lower Grosvenor Gardens
Grosvenor Place
London SW1W 0RN

Christchurch Gardens is approximately an 8-minute walk away,
at the junction of Victoria Street and Broadway:

Christchurch Gardens
Victoria Street
London SW1H 0AX

Royal Parks

For groups looking for larger spaces, you can head to St James's Park ,
London's oldest Royal Park, or The Green Park , which provides more than 40 acres
of mature trees and grassland. Both are approximately a 15-minute walk away from
the theatre and will take your group past Buckingham Palace .

St James's Park and Horse Guards Parade.
Photo by Troy David Johnston

St James's Park.
Photo by Troy David Johnston

St James's Park.
Photo by Troy David Johnston

All images used by permission.