Royal Albert Hall

Going to the Albert Hall gives you the opportunity to listen to a wide range of genres but more importantly allows you to experience Grand Old England. Plush red carpets adorn the wide staircases leading to elegant foyers filled, at least on Prom nights, with tastefully dressed and gently conversing Britons. It's circular design can lend the endless corridors around the main hall a post-modern confusion that only adds to the grand and almost overpowering effect of this colossal building. Inside the concert hall the boxes (grouped private seating on the upper levels) form a medieval dovecote, culminating in the . The blooming mushrooms dangle like cartoon clouds above everything, gently glowing from the stage lights, responsible for the renowned acoustics of the Albert Hall. In short, a trip to the Albert Hall will envelop you in grandeur, recreating you as aristocracy for one red and gold embellished night..

One of the true treasures of London, the Royal Albert Hall is a historic concert hall in South Kensington. It stands majestically on the southern edge of Hyde Park, among the iconic museum quarter in London’s most exclusive district. The elaborate venue dates back to 1871, when it was opened by Queen Victoria to pay tribute to her late husband, Prince Albert, who had a vision to create a central hall that would promote the arts and sciences. Now a grade I listed building and a registered charity, the Royal Albert Hall hosts an assortment of concerts and events from a broad spectrum of genres. This includes ballets, rock and pop concerts, orchestras, sports events, award ceremonies and many more. The hall famously hosts the BBC Proms - an annual eight-week summer season of classical music concerts, and boasts an impressive timeline of events that feature some of the world’s top performers and leading figures. The spectacular circular exterior showcases elaborate carvings, pillared windows and a glass dome roof. Inside, its design is equally grand, lined with red carpet corridors around its rim, and exhibiting the towering organ that proudly governs the auditorium. If you’re not lucky enough to see a performance inside this iconic venue, regular informative tours are on offer, some of which may even grant backstage access!

On arriving in central London, this time by car, parked with great ease behind the venue in the Imperial College car park. At only £10, and if you're not adverse to a slow getaway we found this an excellent way to travel. South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines) and High Street Kensington (District and Circle Lines) are the closest Underground stations to the Hall. Approximately 10 minutes stroll from both stations. The exterior on your approach never fails to impress, London at it's grandest. Queen Victoria completing her beloved Albert's brainchild of 'facilities for the enlightenment of the public'. Welcomed by smiling staff and shown to our box. Close proximity to one of many bars made getting refreshments simple. I hear the restaurant food was fantastic from the other patrons sharing our box. Even by the time you've made yourself comfortable the hall and it's atmosphere captivates you. Garbled voices below and the extended stage for tonight's Cirque du Soleil performance bringing you closer than ever to the excitement.. Mind boggling action and entertainment from Montreal's finest. Three hours of acrobats, music and comedy clowns. Our bird's eye view, the venue's superb acoustics, dazzling light show and soaring trapeze artists made for an astounding experience. Classic England, Victorian architectural splendour, great lights and sound. Having seen several rock, jazz and classical concerts at The Royal Albert Hall over the years I can only give the venue a big thumb's up.

London has a million awesome things to do and places to see, but if you're going to see a concert it is hard to find a cooler and more uniquely London venue that the Royal Albert Hall. Just being there makes you feel british. The idea of going to see a show whether its Adele, Dizzee Rascal or Bloc Party in such an ornate and proper setting is hilarious. They also host all different types of shows so everyone is bound to find a performance at some point here that interesting. I saw a classical music concert here, and despite being distinctly a non-classical music fan, could not help but enjoy myself. Being in that atmosphere for a show is enough to make your experience worth it.