Discover
The Southbank Centre
The UK's biggest arts centre can be found in the heart of South Bank - made up of five unique venues.
did you know?
- Southbank Centre was built in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, an idea put forward by the Labour Government as a ‘Tonic to the Nation’ following the ravages of the Second World War.
- Royal Festival Hall was the first post-war building to become Grade 1 listed and the only building to survive from the Festival of Britain.
- Their packed programme promotes over 5000 events every year, taking place across their 85,000m2 site.
- A beautiful garden sits on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, filled with wild flowers, vegetable patches...and a bar.
where
is it?
southbank centre
Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX
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Meet Vincent van Gogh Experience
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Spiritland
Beautifully-styled 180-seat restaurant and bar.
Leake Street Arches
A celebration of urban art, dining and entertainment live from Waterloo.
Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre
Creating an inspirational neighbourhood
Witness for the Prosecution
It's classic Agatha Christie. We'll see you in court!
Morley College
A free gallery space and a host of exciting events and talks all year round.
gallery@oxo
gallery@oxo showcases a varied programme of photography, contemporary design, architecture and issue-based exhibitions.
City Cruises
The No.1 sightseeing tour on the Thames - choose from afternoon tea, sundowner and even Elvis cruises.
Thames Clippers
Stylish river fleet, running every 20 minutes between key London piers.
Jubilee Gardens
Jubilee Gardens is a beautifully landscaped park situated in the heart of South Bank, behind the London Eye.
Drawing Room
Secret bar in the BFI Southbank (behind the bookcase!)
National Theatre
The internationally-renowned venue presents new writing, classics, comedies and musicals.
BFI Southbank
A four-screen cinema venue showing a huge selection of classic and contemporary films.
IWM London
IWM London tells the stories of those whose lives have been shaped by war through the depth, breadth and impact of their Galleries, displays and events.
Pizza Express
Pizza Express Italian restaurants provide exceptional quality food such as pizza and pasta as well as live music, takeaway and table bookings, always in style.
Bernie Spain Gardens
A relaxing riverside open space, nestled between Oxo Tower and Gabriel's Wharf.
Bargehouse
The raw, industrial space programmes exhibitions and events, displaying the best in art & design.
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