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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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London > Attractions > Museums
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 Florence Nightingale's London Walk Tours | On 17th October 2018 Florence Nightingale Museum 2 minutes walk from South Bank Attractions & Museums, Guided Tour....More  Divine Proportions Theatre | Until 12th January 2019 The Vaults 2 minutes walk from South Bank Renowned for hosting quirky and immersive events, the Vaults keep up the tradition with Divine Proportions, a unique dining experience ...More  Rainforest Adventure: SEA LIFE London Exhibitions | Until 24th March 2019 Sea Life London Aquarium 5 minutes walk from South Bank Opening to the public on 24th March 2018, just in time for the Easter holidays, Rainforest Adventure brings the UK's ...More  Screamfest Seasonal | Until 31st October 2018 London Dungeon 5 minutes walk from South Bank This Halloween, The London Dungeon is hosting Screamfest, its scariest event in 40 years. Billed as the ultimate Halloween event, ...More Wise Children Theatre | Until 10th November 2018 Old Vic Theatre 6 minutes walk from South Bank Emma Rice launches her new theatre company by directing and adapting Angela Carter's evocative final novel, Wise Children, which charts ...More Nana Mouskouri Concerts | On 17th October 2018 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank The legendary singer performs a selection of her greatest hits from her multilingual repertoire, as well as tracks from her ...More Constructing Spaces Exhibitions | Until 31st March 2019 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank Literary & Education, Author Event....More 2018 Koestler Awards: I'm Still Here Exhibitions | Until 4th November 2018 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank Art, writing and music created by prisoners, secure patients and detainees, as well as those on community sentences across the ...More Space Shifters Exhibitions | Until 6th January 2019 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank Artworks by international artists that alter or disrupt the sense of space and re-orient the understanding of visitors' surroundings. Featured ...More New on LondonTown  Ideal Home Show Christmas Exhibitions | From 21st November From fairy lights to food, gifts to winter garden advice, the Ideal Home Show Christmas ...More The Lore of the Land Exhibitions | From 20th October An immersive, multi-sensory installation is the first exhibition in the Horniman's new arts space. Opening The Studio, a space for showcasing social arts projects, the inaugural exhibition, The Lore of the Land features new work ...More  I Am Ashurbanipal: King Of The World, King Of Assyria Exhibitions | From 8th November Be transported back to ancient Iraq in the ...More  Marvel's Avengers Station Tours | From 29th November Delve into the super-workings and backstory of The Avengers as you train to become an ...More  The Big London Flea Shopping | On 18th November North London's largest indoor vintage market, The Big London Flea, comes to the newly opened ...More  Taste Of London: Festive Edition Foodie Events | From 15th November The winter edition of Taste of London presents ...More  Last Nights of Havana Clubbing and Nightlife | From 19th October A taste of Cuba comes to London this autumn with Last Nights of Havana at ...More  Dead Man's Party Seasonal | From 31st October This October, award-winning restaurant Smoke & Salt transforms its POP Brixton container into a culinary ...More  Redchurch Townhouse Hotels A new addition to Soho House with 37 stylish bedrooms and a Cecconi's Italian restaurant....More A Christmas Carol Theatre | From 27th November Matthew Warchus' staging of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, which has been adapted from the stage by Jack Thorne, returns to the Old Vic for the festive season. Four ghosts visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve and ...More  De Vere Selsdon Estate Hotels Part of Principal Hotel Company's De Vere portfolio, De Vere Selsdon Estate is a historic, ...More MEATliquor KX Dining In an old tram shed on St. Chad's Place, MEATliquor KX is (as the name suggests) mad about two things: burgers and booze....More  EartH Kitchen Dining Housed in an old art deco cinema in Dalston, EartH Kitchen is a sunny, 150-seat ...More EartH Entertainment Multi-arts space in what was once the derelict Savoy Cinema on Dalston's bustling Stoke Newington Road....More  Due East Dining Due East, the all-day restaurant and bar The East London Hotel, has partnered with local ...More  The East London Hotel Hotels An affordable, stylish place to stay, The East London Hotel has an informal bar and ...More  Bethnal Green Underground Station Transport Served by the Central line between Liverpool Street ...More  Best Events in London for October Half Term Article From Storystock at Battersea Power Station to The ...More 
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