South Bank
Things to do in South Bank, Greater London
South Bank is not a place to base yourself overnight – there is no accommodation here – but it is absolutely a destination for a day out. The neighbourhood has become known for experiences you cannot find elsewhere: Immersive Gamebox London, rated 4.9 from nearly 6,000 reviews, puts you inside puzzle scenarios that demand teamwork and quick thinking. Thames Rockets offer a speedboat perspective on the river, equally well-reviewed at 4.9 from over 1,100 visitors. You can explore London by bicycle with the London Bicycle Tour Company (4.8 from 647 reviews), take in Shrek's Adventure! (4.1 from over 7,000 reviews), or catch Bring It On, the broadway musical, if you time your visit right.
What emerges is a neighbourhood built for visitors: come for an activity or a show, eat well, and move on. The venues here are confident enough in their appeal that they do not need to compete on price or position themselves as hidden. This is tourism infrastructure that works.
Where to stay in South Bank
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Premier Inn London County Hall
Belvedere Road, London
The Wellington Hotel
81-83 Waterloo Road, London
Premier Inn London Waterloo Westminster Bridge
85 York Road, Waterloo
The Savoy London
Strand, London
Park Plaza County Hall
1 Addington Street, London
The Royal Horseguards Hotel
2 Whitehall Court, London
Corinthia Hotel London
Whitehall Place, London
Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Covent Garden
11 Adam Street, London
Things to Do in South Bank(6)
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Where to Eat in South Bank(24)
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Food here punches well above the weight of a riverside district. Comptoir Libanais Southbank is rated 4.8 from over 4,500 reviews and serves Lebanese cooking in a lively setting. Rosa's Thai Waterloo (4.7 from more than 4,300 reviews) does serious Thai food. Gaucho Tower Bridge brings Argentinian beef to the area and has drawn nearly 4,000 reviews. LIMIN SOUTHBANK and Lyaness at Sea Containers London both sit at 4.6 from over 2,000 reviews each. Even The Duke of Sussex, rated 4.3, offers proper pub fare to a substantial crowd.
Attractions Near South Bank
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South Bank
London · ⭐ 4.5
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ODEON BFI IMAX
London · ⭐ 4.6
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Thames RIB Experience
London · ⭐ 4.5
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The London Eye
London · ⭐ 4.5
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London Dungeon
London · ⭐ 4.3
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Somerset House
London · ⭐ 4.4
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
London · ⭐ 4.3
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Adopt-a-Bear Experience
London · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in South Bank
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in South Bank
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On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
Common questions about South Bank
What is there to do in South Bank?
We list 6 attractions and things to do in and around South Bank.
Where can I eat in South Bank?
We list 24 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around South Bank.
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