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The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. South Bank
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4.5 based on 1,655 reviews
South Bank is a beautiful riverside stretch in the heart of London featuring the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Imperial War Museum London, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, top hotels, shopping, dining and more. Located walking distance from Covent Garden and Westminster, it is the perfect location for a relaxing stroll or evening of entertainment. Known as the cultural heart of London, there is a packed programme of art, theatre, exhibitions, music, film and free events make South Bank an inspiring place to explore.
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
To me, the overall South Bank runs from Westminster Bridge all the way to London Bridge, providing a spine connecting a wide range of London's cultural and entertainment institutions, with lots of places to eat and drink along the way, including the London Dungeon, Sea World, the London Eye, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, the Oxo Tower, Tate Modern, the Globe, Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral. If you have a day to visit, it is an enjoyable area to explore from one end to the other; otherwise do as I do and dip in and out of different parts . Last weekend, I was at Tate Modern and the London Bridge area; today it was the core of the South Bank around the South Bank Centre. The institutions on the South Bank comprise one of the largest arts complexes in Europe with the Royal Festival Hall which dates back to the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room (1967), the Hayward Gallery (1968) and the National Theatre, along with the discrete British Film Theatre (1957) that sits under and alongside Waterloo Bridge. For architects, they comprise a collection of Modern and Brutalist buildings which have their unique character. Although the doors are closed in the current health situation and the lights in the performance venues are dimmed, visitors are increasing, with many of the restaurants, cafes and pop-up units open along the river, and many outdoor areas in which to sit and enjoy a drink or meal in the sunshine or, as today, when the weather was threatening to be a little more stormy
2. County Hall, London
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Situated in London’s stunning South Bank, the luxury 5-star Marriott County Hall Club & Spa is located on the top floors of this historic landmark building. The balcony areas offer breath-taking river views of Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye only a few yards away. In the hands of our skilled therapists, you can unwind and relax with an abundance of treatments utilising Decleor and Murad treatments.
Reviewed By IanJulie2013 - London, United Kingdom
Wonderful old building, great place to see a courtroom drama. The show was really well done, great actors, great decor, plenty of twists as there should be. Thoroughly recommend although not for young children. 10 minute walk from Waterloo tube station and near to the London Eye on South Bank - so great place to see a few sights at the same time.
3. BFI Southbank
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Eric960 - Twickenham, United Kingdom
Have now been to four of The Musicals that are on until January. The BFI is fantastic, with lovely clean cinemas, and a fantastic selection of films. We love it at the end of the films when the audience start to give rapturous applause.
4. The Queen's Walk
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Queen’s Walk can be accessed by coming off of Tower Bridge and passing Hay’s Galleria (formerly Hay’s Wharf) on your left-hand side. One of the best ways to explore London, in my opinion, is by taking a walk down one side or the other of the Thames. Queen’s Walk leads you all the way to Borough Market and The Anchor Pub (The Anchor Bankside on Google Maps). So after you’ve finished exploring the delights of Borough Market, head to the pub for a quick pint or some lunch - like I did ;).
5. Mary Seacole Statue
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom
Mary Seacole was a Jamaican born nurse who cared for soldiers who found in the crimean war. The statue is located in the grounds of St. Thomas's hospital opposite the houses of parliament in Westminster, London. Best underground station is Westminster station.
6. Laurence Olivier Statue
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
This is a statue of Laurence Olivier in a prominent position on the South Bank walkway next to the National Theatre he helped to establish. The work of sculptor Angela Connor it depicts Olivier in the role of Hamlet and was unveiled in 2007 as part of a series of events to celebrate the centenary of his birth. Speeches were given by Lord ‘Dickie’ Attenborough, the then NT chairman Sir Hayden Phillips, and Olivier’s son Tarquin.
7. Bust of Nelson Mandela
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By richardpre - London, United Kingdom
The bust of Nelson Mandela now sits in a corridor from Waterloo station to the Festival Hall. He has been there since his days of incarceration on Robben Island and is a testament to the foresight of the GLC who installed the bust. I feel strongly he should be moved to a more prominent position probably closer to the river so that more people can appreciate both the bust and the memory of such an outstanding leader. The bust and the message "struggle is my life" should resonate with us all.
8. The National Poetry Library
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Humanity Supporting the World
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
