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Waterloo Bridge between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Bridge occupies a great position for some sight seeing with views over Westminster, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben one way; the London Eye, County Hall and the South Bank the other; and St Paul's dome, the Gherkin and the City yet another. The Southbank's BFI is directly under the bridge. Taking cars and foot passengers into Waterloo Station, both the bridge and railway hub are named after the British victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Prior to the present structure there was a granite toll bridge, opened in 1817. The current Portland stone bridge, operational since 1945, was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott - the architect responsible for designing the iconic red telephone boxes and remodelling of Battersea Power Station.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
336-337 The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
A luxurious 5-star hotel situated right in the heart of the city, ME London offers guests a lavish accommodation experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the impeccable guestrooms ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £69 41% off
372 Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £124 41% off
Aldwych, WC2B | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Holborn, London EC4A | 8 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Once the thriving hub of Britain's newspaper publishing industry, Fleet Street now plays host to some very historic pubs, beautiful old churches and large financial buildings, ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 10 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year including the Trooping the Colour which marks the Queen's official birthday. At the ... More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
Opened on 24th April 2008, the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer 750 square metres of exhibition space where the Hermitage Rooms used to be. Exhibitions ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
180 The Strand, WC2R | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
A creative space and broadcast studios housed in a Brutalist building, Store Studios, 180 The Strand launched in October 2016 with 'The ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd November 2018 to 16th February 2019
Waterloo Bridge, 404 Strand, WC2R | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Kit Harington - famous for his leading role in Game of Thrones - and Johnny Flynn - star of Lovesick, Beast and US TV series Genius, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th November 2018 to 5th January 2019
Waterloo Bridge, South Bank, Covent Garden, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, the National Theatre, eleven years after ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 13th December 2018 to 6th January 2019
Waterloo Bridge, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 6 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Award-winning Australian theatre companies Windmill Theatre Co and State Theatre Company South Australia present the UK premiere of their unique spin on the fantastic fairytale Rumpelstiltskin. ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ... More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon's has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston Churchill's favourite - the Blenheim ... More
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
Somerset House, The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty is ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
This cafe can fulfil all your snack requirements while you peruse the exhibits at beautiful 18th century Somerset House.... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
This riverside cafe commands wonderful views of the Thames from outside the 18th-century Somerset House. Large sunshades shield customers from the sun's reflective glare, while cooling ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 6 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
Leisure near Waterloo Bridge
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
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London > Nightlife >
8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
26 Wellington Street, WC2E | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
Specialising in sparkling wines Grays & Feather offers an exploration, education and, most importantly, enjoyment - without breaking the bank - of fizz. From the rolling ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Waterloo Bridge
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Waterloo Bridge
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Hotels Near Waterloo Bridge What's On Today Near Waterloo Bridge Project O: Saved Exhibitions | Until 4th January 2019 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge Somerset House Studios residents Project O present its video artwork considering Somerset House's historical connection to the British Royal Navy....More Total Refreshment Centre Clubbing and Nightlife | On 13th December 2018 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge DJs Lexus Blondin and Raimund Wong supply dance and jazz tracks....More FriendsWithYou Exhibitions | Until 3rd March 2019 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge A collaboration with the Peanuts Global Artist Collective featuring three large-scale light installations by Californian art collaborative FriendsWithYou that illuminate ...More Proud Big Top Theatre | Until 27th December 2018 One Embankment 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge Theatre, Burlesque....More Athi-Patra Ruga: Of Gods, Rainbows And Omissions Exhibitions | Until 6th January 2019 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge The South African artist presents his first major solo UK exhibition, revealing a mythical world which challenges perceptions of cultural ...More Ruth Proctor: Space For Something To Happen Exhibitions | Until 13th January 2019 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge A new durational artwork on and around our ice rink exploring ideas of repetition and training in relation to creative ...More  Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy And The Enduring Power Of Peanuts Exhibitions | Until 3rd March 2019 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge Showing the enduring power of Peanuts, 70 years since Charlie Brown was created, original drawings by Charles M Schulz are ...More  Skate At Somerset House Seasonal | Until 13th January 2019 Somerset House 1 minute walk from Waterloo Bridge The grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House makes for a spectacular backdrop for one of the most popular ice rinks ...More Dreamgirls Theatre | Until 12th January 2019 Savoy Theatre 3 minutes walk from Waterloo Bridge The Tony Award-winning musical of ambition and regret, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. ...More 99 Club Covent Garden Comedy | On 13th December 2018 Strand Palace Hotel 3 minutes walk from Waterloo Bridge Raw and raucous observations and advice from 2015 Funny Women-winner, Desiree Burch. Plus Chris McCausland and Darren Harriott....More New on LondonTown Richard Alston Dance Company: Quartermark Dance | From 1st March The acclaimed Richard Alston Dance Company, entering its 25th year, makes the first of its final two visits to Sadler's Wells. The company presents two new works and ...More  Damien Jalet & Kohei Nawa: Vessel Dance | From 16th April Filling the Sadler's Wells stage with 7,500 litres ...More  Les Antliaclastes: Waltz Of The Hommelettes Theatre | From 15th January Masked performers, sound, music, automatons and sculptural puppets ...More  Grief Is The Thing With Feathers Theatre | From 25th March Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy "is riveting as ...More  Lee Krasner: Living Colour Exhibitions | From 30th May One of the pioneers of Abstract Expressionism, Lee ...More  The Lehman Trilogy Theatre | From 11th May Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, the critically acclaimed The Lehman Trilogy transfers ...More  Swinging London: A Lifestyle Revolution / Terence Conran - Mary Quant Exhibitions | From 8th February Ahead of and tying in nicely with Mary ...More  Mary Quant Exhibitions | From 6th April Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum Following on from Christian Dior and Balenciaga, both the subject of fashion forward V&A exhibitions, ...More  The Moon Exhibitions | From 1st July Not just for the lunatics and the conspiracy theorists, The Moon is a major exhibition ...More  Cost of Living Theatre | From 25th January Adrian Lester stars in the UK premiere of Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Cost ...More London Events 2019 Feature Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. Two new musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton and Mary Poppins, ...More  Bussey Rooftop Bar Drinking Parallel to Frank's Cafe on the roof of the Bussey Building, the Bussey Rooftop Bar ...More  Dabbers Social Bingo Entertainment The UK's first immersive modern bingo hall, Dabbers Social Bingo revitalises the iconic British pastime ...More Lambs Conduit Street Attractions This charming Bloomsbury shopping street follows an old route to Lamb's Conduit....More December in London 2018 Article Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa Dash return along with a Festive Feast at Hampton Court Palace and a new puppet show from the puppeteers behind ...More  December in London 2018 Article Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa ...More  Best Events in London for October Half Term Article From Storystock at Battersea Power Station to The ...More 
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