Sights and Attractions near Bankside Pier
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Millennium Bridge
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, London, City, London SE1 | 2 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, London, City, London SE1 | 2 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate... More
Tate Modern
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect... More
Bankside Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
48 Hopton Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 5 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers - the oldest societies of their kind in the... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
48 Hopton Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 5 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers - the oldest societies of their kind in the... More
Golden Hinde
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Sir Francis Drake completed the second-ever circumnavigation of the world between 1577-80 in a galleon ship called the Golden Hinde. The ship has been re-created... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Sir Francis Drake completed the second-ever circumnavigation of the world between 1577-80 in a galleon ship called the Golden Hinde. The ship has been re-created... More
The Wapping Project Bankside
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65a Hopton Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Dr Jules Wright, founder and owner of The Wapping Project, has opened up a second gallery space - the Wapping Project Bankside. Located next to... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65a Hopton Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Dr Jules Wright, founder and owner of The Wapping Project, has opened up a second gallery space - the Wapping Project Bankside. Located next to... More
The Clink Prison Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks... More
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks... More
St Paul's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, London, City, London EC4M | 9 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, London, City, London EC4M | 9 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of... More
Southwark Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials... More
Mansion House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
City of London, City, London EC4N | 10 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
City of London, City, London EC4N | 10 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was... More
St Magnus the Martyr
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Lower Thames Street, London, City, London EC3R | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
St Magnus' was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1671-76, and boasts a steeple dating from 1705. Henry Yevele, Richard II's master mason, is buried... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Lower Thames Street, London, City, London EC3R | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
St Magnus' was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1671-76, and boasts a steeple dating from 1705. Henry Yevele, Richard II's master mason, is buried... More
Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
London > Attractions > Museums
9a St Thomas Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Hidden away in the roof space of the old St Thomas Baroque church, this restored 1821 women's operating theatre is the oldest operating theatre in... More
London > Attractions > Museums
9a St Thomas Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Hidden away in the roof space of the old St Thomas Baroque church, this restored 1821 women's operating theatre is the oldest operating theatre in... More
The Shard
London > Attractions > Sights
, London, SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Opening in June 2012, The Shard will become the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th tallest building in the world when it... More
London > Attractions > Sights
, London, SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Opening in June 2012, The Shard will become the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th tallest building in the world when it... More
The Monument
London > Attractions > Sights
Monument Street, London, City, London EC3R | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Following an 18-month closure which began in 2007, The Monument reopened in February 2009 revealing the effects of a £4.5 million renovation. If you're feeling... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Monument Street, London, City, London EC3R | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Following an 18-month closure which began in 2007, The Monument reopened in February 2009 revealing the effects of a £4.5 million renovation. If you're feeling... More
Oxo Tower Wharf
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Originally a power station, later a reprocessing plant owned by the Oxo Company, the bold, Art Deco Oxo Tower was marked out as ripe for... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Originally a power station, later a reprocessing plant owned by the Oxo Company, the bold, Art Deco Oxo Tower was marked out as ripe for... More
Bank of England Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, London, City, London EC2R | 12 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, London, City, London EC2R | 12 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of... More
Alma Enterprises
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
38-40 Glasshill Street, London, SE1 | 12 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
After five years at 1 Vyner Street Alma Enterprises, the project-space which began as a base for successful young artists' collective 'Land', moved to this... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
38-40 Glasshill Street, London, SE1 | 12 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
After five years at 1 Vyner Street Alma Enterprises, the project-space which began as a base for successful young artists' collective 'Land', moved to this... More
London Dungeon
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
28-34 Tooley Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 13 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Torture, beheading, plague and murder are the main 'attractions' at the London Dungeon - a museum dripping with the murkiest dregs of British history. In... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
28-34 Tooley Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 13 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Torture, beheading, plague and murder are the main 'attractions' at the London Dungeon - a museum dripping with the murkiest dregs of British history. In... More
Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
64-66 Tooley Street, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Noise, smoke, confined space, fear and an astonishing camaraderie were the overriding characteristics of the Blitz. Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience reveals how Londoners... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
64-66 Tooley Street, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Noise, smoke, confined space, fear and an astonishing camaraderie were the overriding characteristics of the Blitz. Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience reveals how Londoners... More
Museum of London
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 15 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 15 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More
Middle Temple Hall
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 15 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 15 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily... More
Temple Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 16 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, London, Holborn, London EC4Y | 16 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of... More
HMS Belfast
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 16 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
HMS Belfast, moored at Morgan's Lane off Tooley Street, is a World War Two cruiser with nine decks. As you explore this floating museum, pop... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 16 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
HMS Belfast, moored at Morgan's Lane off Tooley Street, is a World War Two cruiser with nine decks. As you explore this floating museum, pop... More
Lloyd's of London
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
12 Leadenhall Street, London, City, London EC3V | 16 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
The landmark Lloyd's building, at 1 Lime Street, is arguably one of the most iconic buildings in The City. Designed by architect Richard Rogers, it... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
12 Leadenhall Street, London, City, London EC3V | 16 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
The landmark Lloyd's building, at 1 Lime Street, is arguably one of the most iconic buildings in The City. Designed by architect Richard Rogers, it... More
St Bartholomew the Great
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 17 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 17 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation... More
Tower 42 - formerly NatWest Tower (Regus)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London, City, London EC2N | 17 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
The first skyscraper in the City of London and, at 600ft, it's still the tallest in central London, though the fifth tallest in the city... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London, City, London EC2N | 17 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
The first skyscraper in the City of London and, at 600ft, it's still the tallest in central London, though the fifth tallest in the city... More
Barbican - Curve Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and... More
Barbican Centre
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms... More
Barbican Art Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, London, City, London EC2 | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, London, City, London EC2 | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you... More
Barbican Conservatory
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, London, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So... More
Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 19 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 19 minutes walk from Bankside Pier
A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally... More
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