Name: South Bank
Rating: 5.0

South Bank

South Bank, Greater London, , England, London SE1 8XX, UK

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Discover London's South Bank explore the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of South Bank. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class theatre, diverse cuisine, and memorable experiences in London's favourite riverside neighbourhood. Encouraging visitors to explore one of London's must cultural and historically diverse areas for over 20 years, we are the go-to information hub for those wanting to plan their trip to South Bank.

Explore an art gallery or museum, embark on a thrilling immersive experience, take a tour of the city’s rich history or simply soak in the best riverside views of London – your next adventure starts here in South Bank. Destination website features tailor made visitor guides, dining, and nightlife tips and a What's On page that features events from the area’s main cultural attractions, such as National Theatre, Southbank Centre, BFI Southbank and more.

Keep up with the latest news and goings on in South Bank through our social media channels or by signing up to our monthly newsletter. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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The Paddington Bear Experience: Step into Paddington’s world at this official immersive theatrical experience at County Hall. The journey begins with the hustle and bustle of Paddington Station from where you'll be whisked away on a marmalade-themed adventure. The Queen's Walk: The wide pedestrianised Queen’s Walk stretches from Lambeth Bridge to Blackfriars and beyond, serving up brilliant views all along the way with plenty of buskers providing a variety of entertainment along the way.
Sea Life London Aquarium: Dive in and see sharks, penguins, clownfish, piranhas, stingrays, jellyfish, turtles and so much more at one of the UK’s top aquariums. There are 14 different themed zones to discover, from the Coral Kingdom to the Rainforest Adventure, the shark tanks and the Gentoo penguin colony.
The London Eye: This is one of the most popular attractions in the UK and an incredible 3.5 million visitors are estimated to ride the wheel every year. Family tickets can be bought online in advance and combination tickets that include other attractions and experiences such as the SEA LIFE Aquarium present great value.
Jubilee Gardens: There's plenty for kids to clamber under and over, and sensory sound, vision and touch experiences that are designed to delight children of differing abilities. There's also plenty of space to sit and enjoy a packed lunch on the grass.
Shark's Adventure: Ride the 4D flying bus, make your way through the Mirror Maze of Insanity and cook up a magic spell at this interactive and immersive experience for kids, featuring 10 fairytale-themed live shows and rides, based on the characters from the popular Shrek films.
The London Dungeon: See, hear, feel and smell the chillingly amusing characters of ye olde London as they come to life through 19 interactive shows and two underground rides at this wildly entertaining walk-through experience.
The Southbank Centre Skate Park: Considered the birthplace of British skateboarding, teens will enjoy hanging out and watching the local skaters pulling stunts at this famous skateboarding hotspot located underneath the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Leake Street: Perfect for teens with a passion for selfies, London’s most famous graffiti tunnel is TikTok heaven with graffiti writers out in force creating new murals every day. There's also the opportunity to book to join a graffiti workshop with a professional street artist and leave your own mark on the walls!
National Theatre Tours: Go behind the scenes with a 75-minute guided tour of the National Theatre’s backstage areas. Learn about what it takes to put together a world-class show on a visit to the theatre's on-site carpentry, props and scenic painting workshops, and discover how the theatre's unique design and state-of-the-art stages make it a world leader.
BFI IMAX: The BFI IMAX is Britain’s biggest cinema screen and one of the biggest IMAX cinemas in Europe. 12-channel sound technology, a 4K IMAX laser projection system and the 512.8m² screen all come together to make this the most immersive cinema experience around.
Southbank Centre: The UK’s largest arts centre has a packed programme of events, hosting hundreds of different shows, events, festivals, installations and performances every year.
Jeppe Hein’s Appearing Rooms: Every summer as part of their annual summer festival, the Southbank Centre presents one of their most popular installations; Jeppe Hein’s Appearing Rooms. The dancing fountain installation sees different sections of the fountain switched on at unpredictable intervals, creating watery ‘rooms’ that kids (and adults) love to explore (especially on a hot day).
Thames Rockets: Setting out from the London Eye Pier, Thames Rockets is the fastest tour on the river! Hop on board and buckle in for an exhilarating speed boat excursion along the Thames, reaching speeds of up to 35mph as you zoom down the river.

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Eat & Drink: Take your pick from street food, fine dining, glam rooftop bars, contemporary cuisine, cosy pubs, lively pop-ups, family-friendly favourites, boozy brunches and more.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

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Address: South Bank, Greater London, , England, London SE1 8XX, UK

Post Code: SE1 8XX

Council: London

County: Greater London

By Train: South Bank is brilliantly connected to three major rail stations: Waterloo Station – A hub for commuter services to south-west London and beyond into south-west England and the South Coast. One of the UK's busiest stations there are dozens of shops, cafes, bars and takeaway fast food options. There is a Left Luggage service near platforms 20–24 (next to the Victory Arch), open 7am–11pm.
By bus: South Bank is very well connected to a wide variety of TfL bus routes, most of them cross north-south, stopping at Westminster Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Waterloo Station and Blackfriars Bridge.
By Bike: You can find Santander bike docking stations outside Waterloo Station (Victory Arch entrance), behind the BFI Southbank and behind the London Eye. You can end your trip on Lime, Forest or other e-bike rentals at one of the designated parking "e-bays" – locations include behind National Theatre and next to St John's Waterloo Church (opposite Waterloo Station). BIKE PARKING: There are hundreds of bicycle parking stands located across the area, including a huge bicycle park with space for 500+ bikes in front of Waterloo Station (follow the ramp up the side of the station from the Victory Arch entrance).
By River: One of the most picturesque ways to get across London is by boat. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates from the London Eye (Waterloo) Pier with boats running east out to North Greenwich via stops including London Bridge, Tower of London and Canary Wharf, and west to Battersea Power Station.
By London Underground: The most central Tube station in South Bank is Waterloo, located just a 5-minute walk from the London Eye. Alternatively, you can walk across one of the bridges crossing the river to South Bank from Westminster, Blackfriars or Embankment tube stations. Southwark station on The Cut in Waterloo is also a short walk from the river.
On Foot: The Queen's Walk is a pedestrianised riverside promenade that forms part of the Thames Path walking route. From the London Eye, you can walk along this scenic route to London Bridge station in the east or Vauxhaull in the west in approximately 30-40 minutes.