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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  Sounds and Sorcery celebrates Disney FANTASIA Theatre | Until 30th September 2018 The Vaults 2 minutes walk from South Bank In the year Mickey Mouse celebrates his 90th anniversary, Sounds and Sorcery presents a new immersive experience of Disney's FANTASIA ...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  Witness For The Prosecution Theatre | Until 16th September 2018 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  Zip Now London Sporting Events | Until 4th September 2018 Archbishop's Park 6 minutes walk from South Bank Zip Now London gave us a thrilling ride through the London skies last summer and this year it's back and ...More  Underbelly Festival Theatre | Until 30th September 2018 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 2018 and they're ...More  Nelson Mandela: The Centenary Exhibition 2018 Exhibitions | Until 19th August 2018 Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall 7 minutes walk from South Bank This summer, the Southbank Centre marks the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birthday with a brand-new exhibition. Taking place in the ...More  Circa Peepshow Dance | Until 18th August 2018 Underbelly Festival 7 minutes walk from South Bank The Brisbane-based circus ensemble, Circa, known for their "artful acrobatics" (The Guardian) and described as "human poetry in motion" by ...More  ABBA: Super Troupers Exhibitions | Until 29th July 2018 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank Created in association with ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, the Southbank Centre presents ABBA: Super Troupers, an immersive 60 minute ...More  Africa Utopia Concerts | Until 22nd July 2018 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank Back for a sixth time, Africa Utopia at the Southbank Centre looks at how African art and ideas can change ...More  Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms Kids Events | Until 9th September 2018 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from South Bank To the art world Jeppe Hein's 'Appearing Rooms' is a delightful mix of sculpture and architecture, playing with the viewers ...More New on LondonTown  Casa do Frango Dining Move over Nando's, there's a new piri piri chicken restaurant in town. Open since July ...More  Chapel Down at Le Meridien Piccadilly Foodie Events | From 24th July England's leading winery, Chapel Down comes to London ...More  Maple Westfield Dining From ETM, the group behind The Botanist Sloane Square, Maple in Westfield is a bar ...More Terrazza Martini Foodie Events | From 30th July Synonymous with aperitivo culture for 150 years, Martini brings its iconic Terrazza Martini to Covent Garden this summer. The four-week pop-up will see the famous piazza transformed into a quintessentially Italian sanctuary complete with a ...More  Travelodge London City Hotels This flagship Travelodge hotel between Aldgate East and Aldgate tube stations is the largest new ...More  The Jam Shed Supper Club Foodie Events | From 24th July Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall A brand new rooftop dining experience for summer 2018, The Jam Shed Supper Club brings ...More  HowTheLightGetsIn Festival Concerts | From 22nd September The world's largest philosophy and music festival, HowTheLightGetsIn ...More  Felicity Ward Comedy | From 12th November Appearing on Netflix as part of the series Live From The BBC and with her ...More The Guilty Feminist Comedy | On 23rd July Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and a guest MC for a comedy podcast recorded in front of a live audience, to discuss topics all 21st-century feminists agree on while confessing the insecurities, hypocrisies and fears underlying ...More  Tish Dining Contemporary kosher restaurant and bar in Belsize Park offering an all-day menu of European cuisine ...More  Abandoman: Pirate Radio Comedy | From 1st October Fast-paced musical comedy sketches and hip hop improvisations from Irish hip-hop musical comedian, Rob Broderick, ...More  I'm Not Running Theatre | From 2nd October National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre The world premiere of David Hare's new play I'm Not Running stars a strong cast ...More  Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream Dining Founded by second generation Filipino Londoners Omar Shah and Mae Maglanoc, Mamasons opened this ice ...More  Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream Dining Bringing Filipino street-style 'dirty' ice cream to London, Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream is named after ...More  Company Wayne McGregor: Autobiography Dance | From 26th July This immersive dance performance choreographed by Wayne McGregor ...More  Wimbledon Park Food Festival Foodie Events | From 25th August The Wimbledon Park Food Festival returns for its ...More  World Cup 2018: Where to watch the final in London Article This summer, the entire world will be ...More  Best Vegan Restaurants in London Article Plant-based eating is trending in London. From burgers ...More  London Celebrates 250 Years of the Circus Article In 2018 London celebrates the 250th anniversary ...More 
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