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South Bank

Lambeth Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge | south to St George's Circus, London SE1, England
020 4202 6918
Ranked #131 of 818 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Walking Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Walking, Shopping
Traveller Description: Experiencing the South Bank is a must-do in any London itinerary. Travel... will be visiting the cultural heart of London, an eclectic and creative... more »
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I like wandering along, seeing what's going on (like the recent pop-up wild flower meadow support Friends of the Earth's Bee Cause campaign). The Royal Festival Hall has lots of space during the day for chilling, meeting colleagues for informal meetings, and wifi. More

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London, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The london eye. long waits (pre-book) close by is county hall which has the aquirium. More

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See 27 more reviews by Cliff050 for London
Saxmundham, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great walk by the river plus interesting stop off points of interest along the whole route More

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See 14 more reviews by HilsEngland for London
Toronto, Canada
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101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Time Out magazine has a great download tour of South Bank and Bankside. The area is worth a full day. The River walk is well signed on the Bankside portion, with maps and attractions posted along the river walkway. On the Southwark side, where the Globe theatre, Borough Market, Clink prison etc are located the signage disappears. Use a map... More

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See 24 more reviews by exmontrealgirl for London
London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Strolling along south bank is a must, There's so much to see. There are plenty of places to stop for a snack, street preformers to watch and little shopping squares to browse. Very busy though, of course, and If you want to eat book at one of the many resturants along this stretch early. However - we ate at the... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

With lovely weather, it was a pleasant stroll. We ate in the cafe of the theatre/ film complex, and continued to walk along the Thames, crossing on the bridge that brought us to St Pauls Cathedral. More

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Roseville, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The street performers are great and the atmosphere is fun for everyone. More

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england
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

if you get a great clear day you are laughing you can see for miles dont miss this More

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Valinhos, SP
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

It is interesting, good places to eat. I recommend a Tapas bar in the neighborhood. More

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

I love South Bank and seeing all the buskers and street performers. Check out the Royal Festival Hall for free exhibitions, eat at one of the many cheap eat places along the water (Giraffe, Las Iguanas, Bella Italia etc,) and or get a hot dog and people watch on the terrace at the Royal Festival hall. More

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