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What to do and see in Southbank, England: The Best Things to do
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. Megasightseeing
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5.0 based on 253 reviews
Our non-stop London bus tour will take you to 50 of London’s most famous sights in the space of just 2 hours. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and soak up the sights of this incredible capital city from the comfort of the top deck…
2. The English Bus
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5.0 based on 2,677 reviews
Highest rated small group day tours from London, max 16 passengers. Tours to Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, The Cotswolds, Stratford on Avon, Belgium and more. We go off the beaten track and follow scenic routes that the big buses can't and you get the personal attention from your extremely passionate, articulate, knowledgeable and personable guide that you cannot get in a larger tour group. Small family run business, we care about each and every guest we take on tour. Don't get lost in the crowd - guaranteed small groups for an unforgettable tour experience! All tours start in central London - our Bath and Stonehenge tour departs daily, Our Cotswolds, Oxford, Stratford tour departs Wednesdays and Sundays and our Canterbury, Dover Cliffs and Castle tour every Friday. Bruges day tour departs once a month. Come join us!
3. Witness for the Prosecution
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5.0 based on 535 reviews
Reviewed By pkrcj - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Brilliant show, keeps you hooked from start to finish with plenty of surprises along the way, in true Agatha Christie style, recommend, County Hall great setting as well ????
4. 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
5. National Theatre
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4.5 based on 1,096 reviews
This is a theatre that everyone can enjoy, from the classics and spectacular musicals to new plays and special events for the entire family.
Reviewed By 237jackr - Exeter, United Kingdom
Whatever you think about the architecture (I like it), the National Theatre is an essential institution and puts on challenging large-scale theatre that nobody else does. it is a bit of a maze to find your way around inside, but the cloakroom system is very efficient and helpful, the staff nice and the theatres are the best anywhere. W"e went to the Olivier to see The Visit by Durrenmatt, which was stunning. All power to the NT!
6. 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.
7. London Duck Tours
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4.5 based on 2,037 reviews
We are sorry to advise that Thames Water has exercised its statutory rights and given notice to acquire our launch pad at Vauxhall. This means, regretfully, London Duck Tours’ current business of carrying fare paying passengers on the River Thames must cease from 09.00 on Monday 18th September 2017 to make way for the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. Managing Director of London Duck Tours, John Bigos said, “The 18th September will be a very sad day for the company, which was going from strength to strength, but it was vital not to delay construction of this much needed infrastructure project.” We will update you on events in January 2018.
8. 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.
9. Thames River
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4.5 based on 2,835 reviews
Reviewed By Joseph1975malta - Glenrothes, United Kingdom
Take a boat trip from here and see London from the River, very interesting and informative information given on boat and gets you to like London even more with its history. Lovely experience through out.
10. 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 ;).
