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South Bank Attractions by category: Art Galleries (10), Attractions for Kids (7), Historic Buildings (6), Museums (4), Other Attractions (3), Boats (1), Boats and Bridges (1), Sights (1)
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Museums
224-238 Kensington High Street, South Bank, London W8 | in South Bank
In 2016 the Design Museum moves from is long standing home at Shad Thames to a venue three times the size, the former Commonwealth Institute... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower Hill, South Bank, London EC3N | in South Bank
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
36 Craven Street, South Bank, London WC2N | in South Bank
This Georgian terraced house was the London base of the great American statesman and key founder of the United States, Benjamin Franklin between 1757... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Tower Bridge, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Competing with the London Eye for the capital's most vertiginous experience, Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from... More
London > Attractions > Museums
9a St Thomas Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery,... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Historic Buildings
Whitehall, South Bank, London SW1A | in South Bank
In its heyday Banqueting House (the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace) was the largest royal palace in Europe and continues to host many royal... More
London > Attractions > Museums
2 Lambeth Palace Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
It is only fitting that the Florence Nightingale Museum is housed inside the St. Thomas hospital - after all, Nightingale helped found the hospital in... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The London Dungeon closed its doors on its old Tooley Street home on 31st January 2013 (while London Bridge station is being redeveloped) and the... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the... More
London > Attractions > Museums
83 Bermondsey Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The fashionista behind the Fashion and Textile Museum is Zandra Rhodes, the colourful designer who won the Designer of the Year award in 1972 and... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, South Bank, London SW1A | in South Bank
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Attractions for Kids
2-4 Tooley Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Take the London Bridge Experience and explore the tombs under London Bridge with the history of the area brought to life through special effects, CGI,... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
48 Hopton Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Sea Life London Aquarium features hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from around the world. Here you'll come face-to-face with sharks and... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Lower Thames Street, South Bank, London EC3R | in South Bank
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 > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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
99 Southwark Street, Southwark, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Working equipment and exhibition about the machinery David Kirkaldy designed to experiment and test the strength of materials to uniform standards. The entrance is in... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Art Galleries
171 Union Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
The Jerwood name is synonymous with investing in the arts. Thanks to the tireless work of charitable organisation the Jerwood Foundation, large funds have been... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Somerset House, Strand, South Bank, London WC2R | in South Bank
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 > Historic Buildings
Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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 > Museums
Somerset House, Strand, South Bank, London WC2R | in South Bank
THE HERMITAGE ROOMS ARE NO LONGER OPERATING AS AN EXHIBITION SPACE. From April 2008 two of the Rooms became the London base of The State Hermitage... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Concert Hall Approach (behind the Royal Festival Hall), South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Beneath the railway which runs along Hungerford Bridge in the Victorian arches behind the Royal Festival Hall is a large gallery and now bar dedicated... More
London > Attractions > Museums
HM Tower of London, South Bank, London EC3N | in South Bank
Buried within the walls of the Tower of London this small, curious museum chronicles the history of the Royal Fusiliers Regiment. Every campaign the... More
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Lambeth High Street, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
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94a Southwark Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | in South Bank
Situated in Winchester House, this Grade II listed building was the home of Eyre Massey Shaw, the first chief officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade... More
Attractions in South Bank
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Hotels Near South Bank What's On Today Near South Bank  Dinner is Coming Theatre | Until 2nd June 2019 The Vaults 2 minutes walk from South Bank Game Of Thrones fans can get fully immersed in their favourite show. As the final series airs Dinner Is Coming ...More  Mandela: The Official Exhibition Exhibitions | Until 2nd June 2019 26 Leake Street 2 minutes walk from South Bank Following on from the Southbank Centre's centenary exhibition last year, another Nelson Mandela Exhibition comes to London in 2019. Taking ...More  Witness For The Prosecution Theatre | Until 29th March 2020 The Debating Chamber, County Hall 5 minutes walk from South Bank Set the Debating Chamber of London's County Hall - a room which resembles a courtroom in every way - Lucy ...More  All My Sons Theatre | Until 8th June 2019 Old Vic Theatre 6 minutes walk from South Bank The second in an Arthur Miller double-bill, The Old Vic presents an all-star production of All My Sons. Co-produced with ...More  Death of a Salesman Theatre | Until 29th June 2019 The Young Vic 7 minutes walk from South Bank The Old Vic is staging an Arthur Miller double bill in 2019 with The American Clock and All My Sons, ...More  Soundpit Kids Events | Until 2nd June 2019 Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall 7 minutes walk from South Bank An interactive musical instrument from artist Di Mainstone, with giant sandpits which are brought to life with graphics, sounds, and ...More  Shakespearience Theatre | Until 14th July 2019 Underbelly Festival 7 minutes walk from South Bank High-octane tour of three of Shakespeare's plays....More  Variety Club 4 Kids Theatre | Until 8th June 2019 Underbelly Festival 7 minutes walk from South Bank Award-winning cabaret star Mat Ricardo and Comedy Club 4 Kids join forces to bring his critically-acclaimed variety shows back to ...More  Little Death Club Theatre | Until 23rd June 2019 Underbelly Festival 7 minutes walk from South Bank The darkest, funniest and most debauched kabarett club this side of Berlin! A Weimar-punk jazz band soundtracks a night of ...More  Underbelly Festival Theatre | Until 29th September 2019 Underbelly Festival 7 minutes walk from South Bank The unrivalled Underbelly Festival returns to South Bank, between the Southbank Centre and London Eye, from April 2019, presenting over ...More New on LondonTown  The Wine Parlour Drinking Encouraging you to try before you buy, The Wine Parlour in Brixton Village goes beyond ...More  The Mantl Dining Open from 11.30am 'til 11.30pm, The Mantl brings a taste of Turkey to Brompton Road ...More  Kurabu Dining Above the much-loved Dinings SW3 in Chelsea, Kurabu (meaning 'clubhouse' in Japanese) turns the upstairs ...More  Fugitive Motel Drinking Fugitive Motel is a craft beer bar and co-working space next to the railway arches ...More  AllBright Mayfair Leisure Named after the former USA Secretary of State, Madeline Albright, the AllBright Mayfair is a ...More  Santa Nata Dining Owned by the second generation of a Portuguese family of bakers, Santa Nata specialises in ...More Santa Nata Dining Doing one thing and doing it well, Santa Nata specialises in Pastel de Nata - ...More  World Oceans Day Family Festival Exhibitions | On 8th June The National Maritime Museum is doing its bit ...More  Cirque du Soleil: Luzia Theatre | From 12th January Thirty years after Cirque du Soleil first introduced its phenomenal acrobatics to UK audiences, the ...More  Dean Street Townhouse Afternoon Tea Dining Offering a well-priced menu within a lavish, exclusive ...More  Sette Dining Sette, named after the lucky number seven, is a New York style Italian restaurant within ...More  Summer Safari Foodie Events | From 4th June Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration Take a trip to Africa via Covent Garden this summer with the Summer Safari at ...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. New musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton, Pirates and Mary Poppins, ...More  Feria De Londres Kids Events | From 24th May Bringing a taste of Andalusian carnival spirit to London, Spanish festival Feria De Londres returns ...More  NT's Drinking A buzzing late night bar with a rooftop terrace, NT's is found within Netil House ...More  Peckham Levels Open Studio Weekend Exhibitions | From 31st May Peckham Levels is inviting the public into its ...More  A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatre | From 28th June Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park Get fully immersed in Shakespeare's mythical forest this summer with A Midsummer Night's Dream at ...More  Victoria: A Royal Childhood Exhibitions Kensington Palace State Apartments Running concurrently with Victoria: Woman and Crown, Victoria: ...More  Victoria: Woman and Crown Exhibitions Kensington Palace State Apartments A major new exhibition at Kensington Palace, Victoria: Woman and Crown delves into the Queen's ...More  The Wolf of Wall Street: The Immersive Experience Theatre | From 5th September For anyone who watched Martin Scorsese's The Wolf ...More  Prom 63: Yuja Wang Plays Rachmaninov Concerts | On 5th September The "technically brilliant and entertaining" (The Economist) 32-year-old ...More 
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