local attractions - London Bridge area
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[London Bridge area]
[Tower Bridge area]
[Waterloo area] |
A little farther afield, but well within comfortable walking distance, you will find County Hall, home to the award-winning London Eye with its magnificent views across the capital.
There's also the London Aquarium with the biggest fish in London and Namco Station - a world of fun and games with the fastest bumper cars in Europe.
Or you can visit the Dali Universe, which gives you an itimate view of the extraordinary world of Salvador Dali.
Hungerford Bridge, originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has been transformation as a new footbridge running alongside of the railway line, dramatically improving links across the river.
The Royal Festival Hall, built for the Festival of Britain in 1951 and now part of the world's largest arts complex, will soon be restored to its original glory. Its 1970's neighbour the Hayward Gallery is described by the Guardian newspaper as: 'one of the country's most inspiring public art galleries'.
For two and three dimensional cinema, visit the BFI London IMAX® Cinema. With the biggest screen in the UK, it makes viewers feel completely in the picture. This is just one of the delights for film enthusiasts.
Minutes away, tucked under Waterloo Bridge, is the National Film Theatre.
The Royal National Theatre is not only one of the world's most advanced theatre complexes, but its terraces offer great views and the chance to eat and drink or watch a free performance in Theatre Square.
Walk behind the National and view the South Bank Banners, sixty six original works of art making up London's longest open-air art gallery. Gabriel's Wharf features restaurants, bars, arts and craft shops. Relax in the sunken garden of Bernie Spain Gardens and enjoy one of the Coin Street Festival free events.
Next door, Oxo Tower Wharf, with its famous art deco tower, has restaurants, bars, design shops, and a free rooftop public viewing gallery. The ground floor information centre gives an insight into the history of the area.
The Museum Of, immediately behind the Oxo Tower, features a series of fascinating free changing museums - look for the giant mural on the outside.
Walk under Blackfriars Bridge to Bankside Gallery. This is home to works on paper by the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers.
The Union Theatre is a new arrival in the area, already receiving rave reviews.
Continue along the Cut where you will find the Young Vic, London's only purpose built theatre in the round which presents a wide range of classic and contemporary works. And at the end at the Cut is the Old Vic, Laurence Olivier's theatre and one of the most famous playhouses in the world. |
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