Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
Hayward Gallery is a world-renowned contemporary art gallery and a landmark of Brutalist architecture.
The exhibition programme focuses on presenting a wide range of adventurous and influential artists from across the world. Its rich history includes exhibitions by modern pioneers such as Paul Klee, Lucio Fontana, Francis Bacon, Bridget Riley, and Anthony Caro.
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Hayward Gallery
Belvedere RoadHayward Gallery is a world-renowned contemporary art gallery and a landmark of Brutalist architecture.
The exhibition programme focuses on presenting a wide range of adventurous and influential artists from across the world. Its rich history includes exhibitions by modern pioneers such as Paul Klee, Lucio Fontana, Francis Bacon, Bridget Riley, and Anthony Caro.
A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts
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Barbican Centre
Silk StreetA world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts
The National Gallery displays more than 2,000 Western European paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
You can explore inspiring art by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh. The pictures in the collection belong to the public and admission to see them is free. There are free guided tours, audio guides available in multiple languages and free family activities for children of all ages.
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La Galería Nacional
Trafalgar SquareThe National Gallery displays more than 2,000 Western European paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
You can explore inspiring art by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh. The pictures in the collection belong to the public and admission to see them is free. There are free guided tours, audio guides available in multiple languages and free family activities for children of all ages.
Tells the stories of people’s experiences of modern war from WW1 to conflicts today. Free Entry.
With thousands of exhibits from art to aircraft. It covers both the military and social aspects of war.
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Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadTells the stories of people’s experiences of modern war from WW1 to conflicts today. Free Entry.
With thousands of exhibits from art to aircraft. It covers both the military and social aspects of war.
The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital, which faces the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames in South Bank, central London, England. It is open to the public seven days a week. It re-opened on 12 May 2010 following an extensive £1.4m refurbishment.[1]
The museum tells the real story of Florence Nightingale, "the lady with the lamp", from her Victorian childhood to her experiences in the Crimean, through to her years as an ardent campaigner for health reform. Nightingale is recognised as the founder of modern nursing in the United Kingdom.
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Florence Nightingale Museum
2 Lambeth Palace RdThe Florence Nightingale Museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital, which faces the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames in South Bank, central London, England. It is open to the public seven days a week. It re-opened on 12 May 2010 following an extensive £1.4m refurbishment.[1]
The museum tells the real story of Florence Nightingale, "the lady with the lamp", from her Victorian childhood to her experiences in the Crimean, through to her years as an ardent campaigner for health reform. Nightingale is recognised as the founder of modern nursing in the United Kingdom.
The Bridge will play host to a diverse programme of one-off events and new series, which will include intimate gigs with world class musicians and singer-songwriters; the live recording of a new podcast; conversations and stories on food, fashion, politics, science; or something we haven’t thought of yet.
Check on line to see what shows are on.
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Bridge Theatre
3 Potters Flds PkThe Bridge will play host to a diverse programme of one-off events and new series, which will include intimate gigs with world class musicians and singer-songwriters; the live recording of a new podcast; conversations and stories on food, fashion, politics, science; or something we haven’t thought of yet.
Check on line to see what shows are on.
The Fashion and Textile Museum, based in Bermondsey, London, is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to showcasing developments in contemporary fashion, as well as providing inspiration, support and training for those working in the industry.
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Fashion and Textile Museum
83 Bermondsey StThe Fashion and Textile Museum, based in Bermondsey, London, is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to showcasing developments in contemporary fashion, as well as providing inspiration, support and training for those working in the industry.
The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch. As the Liberty owner, the Bishop kept all revenues from the Clink Liberty, and could put people in prison for failing to make their payments. As the Bishop, he could also imprison heretics. The Clink prison was situated next to the Bishop's London-area residence of Winchester Palace. The Clink was possibly the oldest men's prison and probably the oldest women's prison in England.[
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Clink Prison Museum
1 Clink StThe Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch. As the Liberty owner, the Bishop kept all revenues from the Clink Liberty, and could put people in prison for failing to make their payments. As the Bishop, he could also imprison heretics. The Clink prison was situated next to the Bishop's London-area residence of Winchester Palace. The Clink was possibly the oldest men's prison and probably the oldest women's prison in England.[
White Cube Bermondsey opened in October 2011 and is the largest of all the gallery's sites, incorporating more than 5440m² (58,000 sq ft) of interior space. The building, which dates from the 1970s, was renovated and designed by London and Berlin-based architects Casper Mueller Kneer and includes three major exhibition spaces as well as private viewing rooms. Since its inception, the building has hosted a variety of important exhibitions such as the first UK showing of work by American artist Theaster Gates, a comprehensive retrospective of prints by Chuck Close and the largest presentation of Anselm Kiefer work's ever staged in London.
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White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey StreetWhite Cube Bermondsey opened in October 2011 and is the largest of all the gallery's sites, incorporating more than 5440m² (58,000 sq ft) of interior space. The building, which dates from the 1970s, was renovated and designed by London and Berlin-based architects Casper Mueller Kneer and includes three major exhibition spaces as well as private viewing rooms. Since its inception, the building has hosted a variety of important exhibitions such as the first UK showing of work by American artist Theaster Gates, a comprehensive retrospective of prints by Chuck Close and the largest presentation of Anselm Kiefer work's ever staged in London.
The Brunel Museum is a museum in the Brunel Engine House, Rotherhithe, London Borough of Southwark. The Engine House was designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to be part of the infrastructure of the Thames Tunnel.
Also check out The Brunel Tour on line on Walks.com
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Brunel Museum
Railway AvenueThe Brunel Museum is a museum in the Brunel Engine House, Rotherhithe, London Borough of Southwark. The Engine House was designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to be part of the infrastructure of the Thames Tunnel.
Also check out The Brunel Tour on line on Walks.com
Sightseeing
Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - Westminster Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history.
Every year, the Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building - the coronation church of England. Audio guides are available in eleven languages or there is the highly-popular verger-led tour.
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Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdKings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - Westminster Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history.
Every year, the Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building - the coronation church of England. Audio guides are available in eleven languages or there is the highly-popular verger-led tour.
Cripplegate was the northern entrance to Londinium’s fort, erected around ad120. The gate was located at what is now the corner of Wood Street and St Alphage Gardens and its name probably derives from the Old English crypel-geat; a cripple was ‘one who can only creep’ – which was the necessary way to duck under the original low arch. An alternative possibility is that it was a corruption of crepel, a burrow.
The church of St Giles without Cripplegate was built in 1090, probably on the site of a Saxon predecessor, and rebuilt in 1545 after a fire. There is evidence that William Shakespeare was a parish resident in the late 1590s. Oliver Cromwell was married in St Giles’ Church.
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St. Giles Cripplegate
Fore StreetCripplegate was the northern entrance to Londinium’s fort, erected around ad120. The gate was located at what is now the corner of Wood Street and St Alphage Gardens and its name probably derives from the Old English crypel-geat; a cripple was ‘one who can only creep’ – which was the necessary way to duck under the original low arch. An alternative possibility is that it was a corruption of crepel, a burrow.
The church of St Giles without Cripplegate was built in 1090, probably on the site of a Saxon predecessor, and rebuilt in 1545 after a fire. There is evidence that William Shakespeare was a parish resident in the late 1590s. Oliver Cromwell was married in St Giles’ Church.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.
There are tour available, check on line for options.
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.
There are tour available, check on line for options.
Most of the medieval city of London was destroyed in The Great Fire, but some buildings from tis period have survived. Saint Batholomew The Great is a wonderful example of Medieval London. The Church was founded in AD 1123 with stunning architecture and steeped in nearly 900 years of History!
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St Bartholomew the Great
West SmithfieldMost of the medieval city of London was destroyed in The Great Fire, but some buildings from tis period have survived. Saint Batholomew The Great is a wonderful example of Medieval London. The Church was founded in AD 1123 with stunning architecture and steeped in nearly 900 years of History!
The Tallest Free Standing Column in The World. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The Column is 62m tall and stands 62m from where the fire started.
The fire began in a baker’s house in Pudding Lane on Sunday 2nd September 1666 and finally extinguished on Wednesday 5th September, after destroying the greater part of the City. Although there was little loss of life, the fire brought all activity to a halt, having consumed or severely damaged thousands of houses, hundreds of streets, the City’s gates, public buildings, churches and St. Paul’s Cathedral. The only buildings to survive in part were those built of stone, like St. Paul’s and the Guildhall.
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish Street HillThe Tallest Free Standing Column in The World. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The Column is 62m tall and stands 62m from where the fire started.
The fire began in a baker’s house in Pudding Lane on Sunday 2nd September 1666 and finally extinguished on Wednesday 5th September, after destroying the greater part of the City. Although there was little loss of life, the fire brought all activity to a halt, having consumed or severely damaged thousands of houses, hundreds of streets, the City’s gates, public buildings, churches and St. Paul’s Cathedral. The only buildings to survive in part were those built of stone, like St. Paul’s and the Guildhall.
FROM ROYAL WEDDINGS AND STATE FUNERALS TO FAMOUS BURIALS AND MORE, ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN LONDON'S HISTORY.
Situated near the River Thames , St, Paul’s Cathedral is one of capital’s most iconic buildings. Designed by Britain’s famed architect Sir Christopher Wren as part of the major rebuilding of the City after the 1666 Great Fire of London, the present St. Paul’s Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1710, and is one of London’s most popular places of interest.
Sitting on the highest point of the City of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral has frequently been at the centre of national events through history from its consecration and surviving the Blitz to state funerals.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
FROM ROYAL WEDDINGS AND STATE FUNERALS TO FAMOUS BURIALS AND MORE, ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN LONDON'S HISTORY.
Situated near the River Thames , St, Paul’s Cathedral is one of capital’s most iconic buildings. Designed by Britain’s famed architect Sir Christopher Wren as part of the major rebuilding of the City after the 1666 Great Fire of London, the present St. Paul’s Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1710, and is one of London’s most popular places of interest.
Sitting on the highest point of the City of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral has frequently been at the centre of national events through history from its consecration and surviving the Blitz to state funerals.
Entertainment & Activities
Kino Cinema Bermondsey is a 52-seat independent cinema with café-bar. Come and enjoy the latest blockbusters, arthouse, classic and indie films and documentaries.
Book ahead, this small Cinema gets busy.
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Kino Bermondsey
10 Bermondsey SquareKino Cinema Bermondsey is a 52-seat independent cinema with café-bar. Come and enjoy the latest blockbusters, arthouse, classic and indie films and documentaries.
Book ahead, this small Cinema gets busy.
Enjoy a fun filled, adrenaline experience – an extreme ride along the Thames. You'll enjoy sightseeing, speed and awesome aquabatics. Your experience takes you past some of London's most iconic sights. Sit back and enjoy the view on our way to the fast zone. Once past Tower Bridge we are heading for speed.
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Thames Rib Experience
Victoria EmbankmentEnjoy a fun filled, adrenaline experience – an extreme ride along the Thames. You'll enjoy sightseeing, speed and awesome aquabatics. Your experience takes you past some of London's most iconic sights. Sit back and enjoy the view on our way to the fast zone. Once past Tower Bridge we are heading for speed.
Getting Around
Take the river bus using your oyster card or credit card to explore London by river.
London Bridge City Pier (also known as London Bridge Pier and City Pier) is situated on the south bank of the River Thames in London, UK, close to London Bridge. It serves as the main pier for the City of London and City Hall, headquarters of the London Assembly.
The pier is also close to Hay's Galleria, HMS Belfast and Borough Market and the Shard
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London Bridge City Pier station
Take the river bus using your oyster card or credit card to explore London by river.
London Bridge City Pier (also known as London Bridge Pier and City Pier) is situated on the south bank of the River Thames in London, UK, close to London Bridge. It serves as the main pier for the City of London and City Hall, headquarters of the London Assembly.
The pier is also close to Hay's Galleria, HMS Belfast and Borough Market and the Shard
Bus route 47 will take you to Liverpool St and Shoreditch
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London Bridge Station (Stop S)
Bus route 47 will take you to Liverpool St and Shoreditch
Essentials
Located across the road. Supermarket for everyday needs 125 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH Open 0600-2300 Monday- Saturday 1200-1800 on Sundays
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Tesco Metro
224-226 Portobello RdLocated across the road. Supermarket for everyday needs 125 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH Open 0600-2300 Monday- Saturday 1200-1800 on Sundays
Food Scene
Delicatessen on Bermondsey Street. We are packed full of superb delicious produce: Fine charcuterie, artisan cheese, antipasti, organic fresh bread, speciality volcano coffee, Jing tea, London Honey Co honeycombs, fine wines, and champagnes to name a few. The English and European foods are selected for high quality and their amazing taste by our expert food hunters. As well as a traditional deli service there is a long customer bar where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and evening menus with wine by the glass, sprits, mixers and fantastic evening platters, featuring the best products from behind the deli counter.
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B Street Deli
88 Bermondsey StDelicatessen on Bermondsey Street. We are packed full of superb delicious produce: Fine charcuterie, artisan cheese, antipasti, organic fresh bread, speciality volcano coffee, Jing tea, London Honey Co honeycombs, fine wines, and champagnes to name a few. The English and European foods are selected for high quality and their amazing taste by our expert food hunters. As well as a traditional deli service there is a long customer bar where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and evening menus with wine by the glass, sprits, mixers and fantastic evening platters, featuring the best products from behind the deli counter.
Designer furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.
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Gaucho
93A Charterhouse StDesigner furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.
Informal modern venue with river views serving Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian dishes.
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2 More London RiversideInformal modern venue with river views serving Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian dishes.
Tiny corner spot with stools and tiled bar, classic Spanish tapas, grilled dishes and sherries.
They sever great tapas and wines. This place gets very busy!
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José
104 Bermondsey StTiny corner spot with stools and tiled bar, classic Spanish tapas, grilled dishes and sherries.
They sever great tapas and wines. This place gets very busy!
Shopping
On Sunday the street is transformed into oasis of foliage and flowers. Everything from bedding plants to 10 foot banana trees are up for grabs. The air is intense with the scent of flowers and the chant of the barrow boys "Everthin' a fiver"?
A lot of the flower sellers grow their own plants or import flowers from around the world.
We are one of the few streets in the country composed of sixty independent shops. Small art galleries sit next to cup cake shops, vintage clothes stores, English and Italian delis, garden and antique shops. There is also a wealth of great pubs, cafes and restaurants. The shops have a common thread, a love of the flower market and its history.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOn Sunday the street is transformed into oasis of foliage and flowers. Everything from bedding plants to 10 foot banana trees are up for grabs. The air is intense with the scent of flowers and the chant of the barrow boys "Everthin' a fiver"?
A lot of the flower sellers grow their own plants or import flowers from around the world.
We are one of the few streets in the country composed of sixty independent shops. Small art galleries sit next to cup cake shops, vintage clothes stores, English and Italian delis, garden and antique shops. There is also a wealth of great pubs, cafes and restaurants. The shops have a common thread, a love of the flower market and its history.