Your family guide for visiting our venues

Looking for family-friendly events in Nottingham? The Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall offers unforgettable experiences for all ages. Perfect for first theatre trips or special days out, our venues are welcoming, comfortable, and designed with families in mind.

Enjoy children’s theatre, musical productions, pantomimes, concerts, and relaxed performances for young children or those with sensory sensitivities. From magical fairy tales to interactive comedy, there’s something for everyone.

We’ve made our facilities as family-friendly as possible, so you can relax and enjoy a memorable day out together.

Babe in arms policy
If you’re bringing a child aged 12 months or under to a children’s show, your child does not need their own seat or ticket.

Theatre Royal

We have an accessible entrance that can be used when entering the theatre to allow for step free access. There is a lift available inside to allow access between the Stalls and Upper Circle level however we would recommend the Stalls for easy access.
Our dedicated buggy park is available in the Stalls foyer to allow you to easily store your buggy whilst enjoying the show.
Our booster seats can be picked up from our Stalls foyer. These are limited so we would recommend arriving early if you need to collect one. Please note these are not suitable in the balcony. Please talk to a member of our Front of House team on arrival.
Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets located in the Stalls foyer.

Royal Concert Hall

There is step free access into the foyer with a lift available inside to allow step free access to each auditorium level.
You can find our buggy park located in the Concert Hall foyer on Level 0.
Collect a booster cushion from our main foyer on Level 0.
Baby changing facilities are located to the right of our box office on Level 0 and on Level 1.

Drinks and Refreshments

Yarn Bar
Yarn Bar is located on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal. Yarn Bar serve crisps, biscuits, cakes and popcorn as a light snack before the show and during the interval.
Our Kiosks
We have kiosks located in both the Theatre Royal and The Royal Concert Hall where you can buy soft drinks and snacks for your visit.

Recommended shows suitable for all

Please visit our show pages for specific age guidance.

Recommended shows for 4+

Please visit our show pages for specific age guidance.

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