Visit: A Tour of The Hippodrome Casino and The Criterion Theatre, London

 

 

We will visit The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street (Frank Matcham, 1898
1900) built for (Sir) Edward Moss, originally as an aquatic circus theatre. The tour will be led by Jane Vernol. We will then take a short walk to The Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus (Thomas Verity, 1873), where Fiona Callaghan, Managing Director of The Criterion Theatre Trust, will take us on a tour of the theatre and show us the restoration works undertaken by the Trust

Meeting Place: Statue of William Shakespeare in the middle of Leicester Square.

This event helps raise funds for The Victorian Society – the only charity dedicated to fighting for our Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Join us today and safeguard our unique cultural heritage for future generations! For further information, click here.

Cancellations

Cancellations will be accepted up to a week before the event. A refund will be issued but will be subject to a £10 deduction per ticket for administrative costs.

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You participate in events at your own risk, and neither the Society nor its officers or servants accept any liability of any kind whatsoever, howsoever arising. The Victorian Society reserves the right to cancel, alter or postpone events if necessary.

Image: Hippodrome Casino By APK – Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=192809083

Ticket Price: £40
Date: October 21st, 2026
Time: 09:45 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: Statue of William Shakespeare, Leicester Square - View on map
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