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Southbank Centre 11 National Theatre 12 the Old Vic Welcome to South Bank London Official Visitor Guide 2016 –17 Travel Explore Shop Stay Contents ABOUT SOUTH BANK 3 Map 4 Introduction ATTRACTIONS 5 SEA LIFE London Aquarium 6 Coca-Cola London Eye 7 The London Dungeon 8 House of Vans London 9 DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s Adventure! London ARTS & PERFORMANCE 10 Southbank Centre 11 National Theatre 12 The Old Vic MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 13 Florence Nightingale Museum 14 Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel’s Wharf 15 IWM London FILM 16 BFI IMAX 17 BFI Southbank SCENIC TRIPS 18 London Duck Tours 19 London Eye River Cruise 20 MBNA Thames Clippers 21 City Cruises FOODIE EXPERIENCES 22 OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie 23 Skylon Restaurant, Bar & Grill TASTE 24 Taste South Bank SHOP 25 Shop South Bank ACCOMMODATION 26 London Marriott Hotel County Hall 27 Mondrian London at Sea Containers 28 Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London 29 Park Plaza County Hall London 30 Park Plaza London Riverbank and Plaza on the River 31 Park Plaza London Waterloo ITINERARIES 32 Family Fun 32 Cultural Kicks 33 History & Architecture 33 Indulgence 33 Outdoor Spaces TRAVEL 34 Getting Here 35 Getting Around ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Page Contents 2 B a t l Lancaster Place n c To Covent Garden kme k Blackfriars Pier f r i 10 mins walk Emban a r ictoria R MBNA s V E Area Map IV B R Thames Clippers r i d g ES e THAM OXO Tower Restaurant, Blackfriars Savoy Pier W Bar & Brasserie a Oxo Tower t e r l Wharf t o n o e B Ernie’s Beach m r k id n a g Mondrian London e Bargehouse b R eho m g e Gabriel’s Wharf ar use E n B ia St n r i o MBNA The London e t S ic Thames Clippers B t V Studios r r e Charing Cross o e Embankment Pier a t d Bernie w a Spain l l Festival Pier d Gardens Embankment National Theatre un ro C G o i n P S B Purcell Room* BFI r a e t r p i l Southbank p s a Queen Elizabeth Hall* U t c Go ee G lde r k t a n f S r Christchurch Southbank Centre r Ju C d b i G ile o Hatfields e Gardens a e n o r r ld Br n Hayward sports t s en id w H S g Rambert Coin Street J R u es a a o b Gallery* Aquinas St pitches i The l t b le l f o e Neighbourhood i m e B a r King’s College London lo i Green l d R d o ge Royal Festival Hall Centre d s Waterloo Campus o s C Paris Colombo d Room or a Skylon f d Gardens Centre am St pitches C ott Street on eym ce King’s College London et M rt BFI IMAX Stre Jubiloos Ha Waterloo Campus heed ll A T et pp T tre e S sey n ittle S is Wh u o t n to W St John’s Church t n l S London Duck ay Square Gardens pel W Rou MBNA Tours a St lk ton st Ex Ea Thames Clippers rloo Bus Terminal ate et G Jubilee Gardens W tre r London Eye Pier S e Southwark M tton e d EXIT e oo t pha W a m S S o t t London Eye R Tourist Office e River Cruise r e W t S C s d a n Young Vic e The Balcony t o Co City Cruises v EXIT e r l r n e loo w B Waterloo Station a l l S Ro Chicheley St R h o o The London a r Coca-Cola a t d EXIT d S Dungeon t London Eye r The Cut ee Emma Cons t Shrek’s Adventure! d t L Gardens ee a e tr London o a k S R e The Old Vic d r S W o e k t e ff s SEA LIFE r b b U l o o e Park Plaza r C London Aquarium Y n Waterloo li County Hall p Westminster a Blackfriars Road Millennium h Green C Ad City Cruises London Marriott ding ton Co Str St ra eet re l t Hotel County Hall e House of Vans h St S Westminster Pier t s Living Space r y a a M r Westminster Brid e r G g Westminster Bridge Road Park Plaza e F ra w z Westminster o ie L r W Bridge Waterloo Job Shop Florence Nightingale Str a ee te Waterloo Library t r Museum lo o R d o W a a o t d e e s R tm e i s r ns li t y S London ter a B y r B e South Bank id l St Thomas’ Hospital g r e o University Ro M ad o Ge rge’s Lambeth North t S R Bo oy rou al Road Circus gh St Hercules House er Bridge Ro ree estminst ad t W L Park Plaza o d nd a on o Ce Waterloo R R n tau oa ce r d a St d al re a e e o P t th n V R be a irg s L il le m S a t u L e re l et rc s i e l r H a C K d King’s College London e oa Cosser Str n h R St Thomas’ Campus eet n et Tibetan Peace Archbishop’s Park in b Lambeth am S g L Garden t G Palace t e o or Gardens n ge ’s R Ro o ad a Geraldine Mary d Harmsworth Park d oa h R bet IWM Lambeth Palace am L London |–––––––––––Approx 5 mins walk–––––––––––| Key to map Rail Bus stop Toilets 1 Lambeth Bridge Attractions Underground Pier Cash machines t 2 n Eating & drinking Parking Riverside Walk Tourist Office e m k n 1 2 a Park Plaza Shopping All with disabled access and baby changing facilities. Visit Station Concierge Tourist outlets for attraction b m Riverbank London & sightseeing tickets, hotel reservations and much more. * These venues will be under refurbishment from E t r Hotel e September 2015. Regular Southbank Centre programme continues. b Plaza on the River l A Map reproduced from Ordnance Survey Landplan 1:5000 mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright; Licence Number 398179 ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Page Map 3 Welcome to the cultural Photo © Belinda Lawley heart of London South Bank is a vibrant and constantly Nowhere else in London can lay claim evolving area of the city, known for to such an eclectic mix of iconic its rich cultural offering as well as architecture, beautiful riverside views great family attractions, wide range and wide selection of dining options of restaurants and bars and host of in what has been coined ‘London’s centrally located hotels, ideal for Cultural Playground’. It’s a place where exploring the city. Just a short walk visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll, soak away from Trafalgar Square, Covent up the atmosphere and stumble across Garden and the Houses of Parliament, unexpected events and experiences South Bank is an inspiring place for along the way. visitors of all ages to explore. This guide has been designed for travel industry professionals as well Produced by South Bank Employers’ Group / South Bank BID as independent travellers to help plan a visit to South Bank. With a variety South Bank Employer’s Group @southbanklondon Elizabeth House, 39 York Road /southbanklondon of experiences on offer, ranging from London SE1 7NQ southbank.london meeting everyone’s favourite green giant T 0207 202 6900 E [email protected] at Shrek’s Adventure! London, enjoying views from the iconic London Eye, to a Backstage Tour at the National Theatre, there is something to suit everyone. ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Page Introduction 4 The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is South Bank’s SEA LIFE very own world-class aquatic centre, with everything from a face-to-face encounter with sharks to Gentoo Penguins in an ice adventure. London SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a great day out for school visits, a birthday outing or simply to enjoy Aquarium exploring marine life. ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Contact Opening times Marine enthusiasts Education officers are on hand to take T (+44) 0871 663 1679* Mon – Fri 10am – 7pm (last admission 6pm) groups of 10+ on an informative adventure W visitsealife.com/london Weekends 9am – 7pm revealing some of the fragile ecosystems *This number is open from 9am – 5pm daily. (last admission 6pm) of the underwater world. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your provider’s Call (+44) 0871 663 1679* to make a access charge. Calls from mobiles will be SEA LIFE After-Dark events considerably more. booking or for further information. Doors open 6.45pm *Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. ______________________ Last admission 9pm Location Event ends 10.30pm ______________________ County Hall Accessibility Exceptions Riverside Building • Fully accessible. 23 Jul – 4 Sep 9am – 7pm Westminster Bridge Road • Wheelchairs available to borrow at a fee, (last admission 6pm) London SE1 7PB pre-booking required. 24 Dec 9am – 4pm ______________________ (last admission 3pm) ______________________ Coaches 25 Dec Closed Did you know? • Free coach drop-off and pick-up 26 Dec 9am – 7pm • Gentoo Penguins are the fastest point (pre-booking essential on (last admission 6pm) underwater swimming penguins in the (+44) 0870 990 8886) by the London Eye.
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