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South
Bank
is
a
beautiful
riverside
stretch
at
the
heart
of
central
London,
following
the
Thames
from
Lambeth
to
Blackfriars
bridges.
In
walking
distance
to
Covent
Garden
and
Westminster
its
the
perfect
location
for
a
relaxing
stroll.
The
packed
programme
of
theatre,
exhibitions,
music,
film
and
free
events
means
South
Bank
is
an
inspiring
place
to
explore
for
all
ages.
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Jubilee
Gardens.
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This
is
the
area
below
the
London
Eye,
here
you
will
see
lots
of
street
entertainers.
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Charing
Cross
Railway
bridge.
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Pass
under
the
Charing
Crosse
railway
bridge,
you
can
take
the
walkway
bridges
across
to
Charing
Cross
and
on
to
Covent
Garden
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The
Royal
Festival
Hall
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The
Royal
Festival
Hall
holds
many
free
events
during
the
summer
and
winter.
Check
out
The
Clore
ballroom
area.
There
are
lots
of
restaurant
and
coffee
bars
in
front
of
the
Royal
Festival
Hall
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BFI
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Skate
park
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Under
The
Royal
Festival
Hall
you
will
find
a
skate
and
bike
park.
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Waterloo
Bridge
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Under
Waterloo
bridge
you
will
find
a
book
fair.
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The
National
Theatre
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There
are
also
a
lot
of
free
events
espcially
in
the
summer.
Behind
The
Nation
Theatre
you
will
find
the
Haywood
Gallery
(please
note
this
is
not
free
to
enter).
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There
is
now
a
short
walkway
with
lots
of
seats
and
views
across
the
Thames,
at
night
this
are
is
lite
up.
There
are
is
also
used
for
shops
during
various
festivals
thought
the
year.
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Gabriels
Wharf
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Here
you
will
find
lots
of
bars
and
restaurants,
there
is
also
a
bike
shop
where
you
can
hire
a
bike
to
cycle
along
the
Southbank.
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Bernie
Spain
Gardens
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This
park
is
always
used
for
the
festivals
held
on
the
Southbank.
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OXO
Tower
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The
old
OXO
houses
many
arts
and
craft
shops
and
workshops.
Be
sure
to
visit
the
upper
shops
and
workshops.
There
is
a
great
florist
in
this
building
with
some
really
unusally
plants.
Tip
if
you
go
up
to
the
top
of
the
OXO
tower
you
will
find
a
public
viewing
area.
There
is
also
a
great
restaurant,
bar
and
bisto
on
the
top
floor.
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Tate
Modern
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The
Tate
modern
used
to
be
an
old
power
station
and
holds
some
great
expeditions.
There
are
some
great
cafe's
in
the
building
with
fantastic
views
over
London.
In
the
summer
you
will
find
lots
of
out
door
events
happening
in
the
forecourt.
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Mellennium
Bridge
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This
bridge
is
know
as
the
Wobbly
bridge,
cross
over
this
bridge
to
St
Pauls.
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Blackfriars
Bridge
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Website:Southbank
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get
there:
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