Southbank

The Southbank area of London is the place where the London Eye is situated. The London Southbank is home to a number of notable urban civil structures. The National Theater and the Southbank Center arts complex are located here.

Southbank Attractions

The Southbank area of London is a postwar creation. The area was known as Lambeth Marsh and Lower Marsh before the Second World War. The London area was subjected to urban regeneration projects in the 1950's. Further impetus to development was provided by the 1951 Festival of Britain. Lasting effects of this event included the landmark Royal Festival Hall. Other attractions of Southbank in London are:

• Bernie Spain Gardens
• BFI Southbank
• Gabriel's Wharf
• National Theater
• Oxo Tower Wharf
• Plaza on the River
• SBC Festival Riverside
• SBC Royal Festival Hall
• Young Vic
• Bargehouse
• BFI Imax
• British Airways London Eye
• London Aquarium
• National Theater
• SBC QEC and Purcell Room

Accommodation Options

Southbank is known to house a number of hotels where tourists from all over the world can come to stay. Some of the well known hotels of Southbank are:

• Plaza On The River
• London Mariott Hotel County Hall
• Park Plaza County Hall
• Park Plaza Riverbank
• The Mad Hatter Hotel
• Days Inn Waterloo

Reaching Southbank

Southbank is well connected to other parts of London. The Waterloo Tube station on the Jubilee line is the nearest underground train stop. Public bus services are also available to reach Southbank. The Riverside Bus Service is especially suitable for first-time visitors to the British capital. Boat services are available in the Thames river piers like Waterloo Millennium, Bankside, Westminster, and Embankment. The Oxo Tower Wharf and the Gabriel Tower Wharf are one of the better London shopping areas.

Visitors to London Southbank have the advantage of dining at the many excellent restaurants situated in the prime London area. Persons with an affinity for British food may lunch in the Canteen at the SBC Royal Festival Hall. The Chino Latino Bar, Brasserie & Lounge serves mouthwatering Spanish cuisine. A number of pubs and bars complete the culinary picture of Southbank.