Things to Do in South Bank, London A lively riverside stretch of London strung with walkways and street performers, anchored by the Tate Modern's turbine hall and the spike of the Shard.
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The London Eye ★ 4.5 · 202.8k★
observation wheel in London, England
Every day 11 AM – 6 PM
Borough Market ★ 4.6 · 129.3k★
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
London Dungeon ★ 4.3 · 20.0k★
Costumed actors & themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Tate Modern ★ 4.5 · 83.1k★
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 6 PM
Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Southwark Cathedral ★ 4.7 · 4.2k★
Serene, Gothic Anglican cathedral with famous choral Evensong & Eucharist worship services.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 5 PM
The Shard ★ 4.6 · 47.3k★
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
Sea Life London Aquarium ★ 4.3 · 29.0k★
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Every day 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Westminster Memorabilia ★ 5.0 · 124
Every day 9 AM – 11 PM
Florence Nightingale Museum ★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Small museum outlining the life of the Lady of the Lamp & her effect on modern nursing practices.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 10 AM – 5 PM
Thu 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
WellNest ★ 4.9 · 246
A premium wellness hub in London Bridge offering saunas, ice baths, Pilates, and recovery experiences for relaxation and resetting.
Mon–Tue 7 AM – 9 PM
Wed–Fri 7 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 8 PM
Winston Churchill's Britain At War Experience ★ 4.7 · 7.3k
Preserved country house with maps, documents, photographs, picture and mementoes of the great man.
Hay's Galleria ★ 4.4 · 8.9k
Stylish retail center in a waterfront warehouse, offering boutiques, eateries & services.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM Where to eat & drink in South Bank Restaurant Story Michelin ★★ · £100+
Story is a restaurant that continues to evolve rather than merely reinvent itself and its latest chapter saw the addition of a second storey which hosts a handsome private dining room. In the bright, open main restaurant, Tom Sellers’…
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 6 PM – 9 PM
Fri 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM
Sat 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM
Sun Closed · £40–100
Find the subtle little sign and then head upstairs to this lively, hugely fun restaurant serving thrilling cooking from Greece and beyond. This is the spot that the capital’s Hellenic food enthusiasts have been crying out for, with…
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
The Garrison ★ 4.2 · 1.6k· £30–80
Something of a Bermondsey institution, this charming pub is known for its vintage look and relaxed, buzzy atmosphere.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Panopolis ★ 4.9 · 747· £1–10
More about South Bank Borough Market's food stalls, the London Dungeon, and the Sea Life aquarium pull crowds a short walk from the water.
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