Southbank

South Bank

Southbank is located on the banks of the River Thames and boasts the very trendy and buzzing areas of South Bank and Bankside. Take a leisurely walk alongside the river Thames and you can enjoy the sites and sounds of London. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at one of the many open-air bars and restaurants that line the walkways of this fashionable area.

This is a cultural hot spot full of theatres, museums, art galleries and definitely not to be missed. South Bank runs between the London Eye and the National Theatre and Oxo building. Bankside runs from Millenium Bridge to London Bridge.

SOUTH BANK

BFI Southbank

There's an exciting programme of screenings and events.

In addition to it's three existing cinemas, BFI includes a Mediatheque where you can watch film and television from BFI National Archives for FREE. Members receive a reduction on tickets and there's a bar and restaurant open to the public daily. For more information check out website

The Southbank Centre consists of the Royal Festival Hall (newly reopened after its two-year transformation), The Hayward and Queen Elizabeth Hall. If you want to enjoy a show then the Royal Festival Hall has everything you need for a great night out.

The popular bookshop Foyles is next to the cafe EAT and famous authors such as Terry Pratchett can often be seen signing their latest books.

Waterloo station is just a minute away from the London Eye and close to the IMAX cinema and the BFI (previously known as the National Film Theatre).

Nearby Attractions
London Eye
Dali Universe
Southbank Centre
National Theatre

BANKSIDE

southbank

Take a walk along Bankside and you'll see restaurants and bars and popular art galleries such as the Tate Modern.

Take a peek at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and if you have time enjoy one of his famous plays. Not far away is the popular National Theatre where you can see plays with performers such as Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.

Just a few yards on and you come to the famous Clink Prison, and Borough Market which are definitely worth visiting. The market is trendy and fashionable and the oldest food-market in London.

If by now you're feeling like enjoying a glass of wine then visit the amazing Vinopolis City of Wine and take a tour of the wine growing areas of the world.

There are many lovely restaurants, cafes and pubs in the area where you can re-charge your batteries.

Enjoy a drink and a meal on the waterfront overlooking the River Thames and you'll have fantastic views and enjoy a buzzing and friendly atmosphere.

Bankside Attractions

Globe Theatre
Tate Modern
Borough Market
Southwark Cathedral
London Dungeon
Vinopolis City of Wine
The Clink Prison
The Golden Hinde