Attractions in Waterloo - London

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Bankside Gallery

Bankside Gallery is located just off the Queen's Walk on the south bank of the River Thames close to the Royal Festival Hall. The gallery is home to the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter and...

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Bankside Pier

Bankside Pier is one of the few river piers at the centre of London. It allows access to the Thames on several different levels. It acts as a mass transit point for commuters wishing to travel within the centre...

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Bernie Spain Gardens

The Bernie Spain Gardens is an area of green park located between the London Television Centre and the Oxo Tower. The gardens are named after a local resident and campaigner, and occupy the former site of the Eldorado Ice Cream...

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Brotherhood of The Cross and Star

The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is an interesting offshoot of orthodox Christianity, and combines the beliefs of varying religions, including ancient Indian philosophy and Islamic teachings. The leader of the religion is Olumba Olumba Obu, and one its...

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Christopher Wren's House

This crooked old house is located close to The Globe Theatre on the southern banks of the River Thames. It was inhabited by the great architect Sir Christopher Wren whilst he oversaw the building of St. Paul's Cathedral which...

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Coin Street Festival

The historic area around Coin Street close to Waterloo Station has for centuries been the site of a vibrant residential community of Londoner's, many of whom used to work on the river or at the nearby power station. Today...

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County Hall Gallery

The opening of County Hall took place in 1922, in the presence of King George V and Queen Mary, and since then has seen everything from bombs in the Second World War to heated political debates between Ken Livingstone and...

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Cross the Divide Sculpture

The Cross the Divide Sculpture is comprised of two large figures. The figures are ‘reaching out’ towards each other, and are made of small pieces of metal welded together. The statue was created by Rick Kirby, and stands outside the...

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Edward VI Statue

This stone statue is located outside the entrance to St Thomas’ Hospital, and was built in 1682. The statue is one of two statues of the boy King, the other being a bronze statue that is a few metres away....

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Elephant and Castle, The

The Elephant and Castle is a shopping centre and junction within London, and is named after a local 18th century inn. The area was at its peak between 1880 and 1940, when many shops lined the roads around the junction....

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Festival Pier

A part of London’s ever growing Thames transport system, the Festival Pier is adjacent to the Royal Festival Hall and National Film Theatre. The pier is a pick up point for Thames cruises as well as commuter boats. Next to...

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Festival Square

Festival Square is located directly behind Royal Festival Hall and is one of the most popular places for people to meet and eat before and after concerts at the facility or enjoying some of the south banks other fascinating attractions....

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Gabriel’s Wharf

Gabriel’s Wharf is part of the newly regenerated Coin Street area, and is a combination of shops, restaurants and art studios. The area is on the South Bank, and combines modern eateries and food outlets, such as the popular Gourmet...

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Hayward Gallery

Part of the South Bank Centre, the Hayward Gallery is one of the most important art galleries in London, both for the exhibitions it puts on and for its architectural interest. The gallery is a classic example of sixties brutal...

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Hungerford Bridge

Often known as the Charing Cross Railway Bridge, the Hungerford Bridge has undergone many transformations over the last 160 years. The original structure was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, as a footbridge, but was bought a few years later to...

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International Brigade Memorial

This memorial statue was designed by Ian Walters and was completed in 1985. It is a memorial of the 2100 men and women volunteers who fought during conflicts in Spain between 1936 and 1939. The statue of intertwined people has...

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Jubilee Oracle

The ‘Oracle’ sculpture is abstract in design, and is made of bronze. The pair of shapes that make up the sculpture have varying rough and smooth surfaces. The piece was designed by Alexander and was completed in 1980. The inscription...

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Living Space Project

The Living Space Project is part of the Cross River Partnership, which aims to provide more facilities for people living in the Cross River area and the London community as a whole. Living Space is an eco friendly development, with...

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London Aquarium

With one exhibit alone containing in excess of one million litres of water, the London Aquarium is one of the largest exhibits of its kind in Europe. Located in County Hall, the aquarium has fish species from all over the...

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London Duck Tours

Using refurbished Second World War amphibious vehicles, London Duck Tours offer one of the most interesting, unique and exciting experiences available in the capital. The tours take visitors on a standard bus trip around London to see many of...

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London Dungeon

The London Dungeon is the interactive historic horror attraction, which dispenses fear and fun in equal doses. Visitors can experience life in old London and encounter some of the gruesome highlights, including ‘The Great Fire of London’, Jack the Ripper...

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London Eye

The London Eye is a large ferris wheel and one of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions. Found at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, it carries passengers around in capsules which offer incredible views up and down the Thames...

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London IMAX Cinema

Thanks to a £15 million grant from the Arts Council Lottery Fund the IMAX cinema was opened in 1999. The 477 seat cinema has Britain’s largest cinema screen, at over 20 metres high and 26 metres wide. The cinema has...

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London Pride Sculpture

This is the second London Pride sculpture, and this bronze version was cast from the plaster original, which was designed for the Festival of Britain in 1951. Designed by Frank Dobson, this statue was finished in 1987, some twenty-five years...

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London Television Centre

The London Television Centre is located on the South Bank, and is the home of London Weekend Television. The tall white concrete building is in keeping with the brutalist architecture of the South Bank, and is home to some of...

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London, Chatham, Dover Railway

This beautiful commemorative crest marks the point where the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (LCDR) crossed the River Thames on its way out of London. One of the first mainline train companies, the LCDR began in 1860 and...

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Namco Station

The Namco Station is the largest interactive entertainment venue in London, and one of a number of Namco Stations around the country. Located in County Hall adjacent to the London Aquarium, the 35,000 square foot venue combines a variety of...

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National Film Theatre

Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest cinemas, the National Film Theatre has been screening films of all genres for over fifty years. It has been in its current home on the South Bank since 1957, and has screened...

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National Theatre

Officially called the Royal National Theatre, the National Theatre has been at its current home since 1976. The building was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, and contains three separate auditoria, ranging from the 1150 capacity Olivier Theatre to the 300...

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Old Vic Theatre

The Old Vic Theatre was originally known as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and was designed by Rudolph Cabanel. The theatre was opened in 1818, but has been refurbished numerous times, most recently in 1983. The building’s Georgian exterior has gained...

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Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room

This building is situated on the South Bank and was opened in 1967 by the Queen. It is a multi-purpose venue that comprises of the 900 seat Queen Elizabeth Hall and the 370 seat Purcell Room. The Queen Elizabeth Hall...

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Queen's Walk

Queen's Walk is the central promenade that hugs the banks of the River Thames on the south side, opposite the Victoria Embankment. It takes tourists on a wonderful trip from Westminster Bridge in the west to Blackfriars Bridge in...

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Queen's Walk Market

The Queen's Walk Market is a colourful and exciting affair that takes place every weekend on the stretch of the River Thames close to Festival Hall. The market features a wide range of stalls selling items as diverse as...

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Royal Festival Hall

The Royal Festival Hall was built as the centrepiece of the 1951 Festival of Britain, and is one of Britain’s premier concert halls. With a capacity of nearly 3,000, the venue holds a wide variety of events, from classical concerts...

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Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi Gallery has been around since the 1980s, but only opened in its present County Hall home in 2003. The 40,000 square foot gallery owned by Charles Saatchi displays contemporary art from new British artists, many of whom have...

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Sculpture of Cuneo

This life-size statue of the painter Terrence Cuneo is one of the most interesting features of the Waterloo Station concourse. Designed and created by famous English sculptor, Philip Jackson, the statue represents a fine example of his style....

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Shell Tower

Also known as the Upstream Building, the Shell Tower caused a lot of arguments when it was originally planned in the 1950s. It was believed the building would be refused planning permission, and the plan was for a building nearly...

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South Bank Book Market

South Bank Market takes place every weekend on the Queen's Walk between Westminster Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, close to Festival Hall. The market is one of the most diverse and interesting in the capital for all things literary....

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South Bank Lion

The South Bank Lion was originally red in colour, due to it being located outside the Red Lion Brewery, which was demolished to make way for the Royal Festival Hall. Thanks to George VI the Lion was saved, and was...

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St John the Evangelist

St John’s at Waterloo was designed by Francis Octavius Bedford, and was opened in 1824 as part of the celebration of victory in the Napoleonic wars. The church is Greek revival in style, and was noted for having one of...

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Street Art

The Queens Walk on the South Bank in London is one of the most vibrant and exciting places to visit in central London. This is primarily because of the tens of street artists performing on the pavement up and...

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Tate Square and Gardens

This large paved square and gardens is found on the south bank of the River Thames close to the Tate Modern art gallery that was once known as Bankside Power Station. The area is extremely popular with tourists who...

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USPG Library

Partnership House is the Headquarters of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, otherwise known as the USPG. They are an Anglican Mission Society, and the headquarters contains the society’s library. This library has an extensive collection of...

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Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge is located between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Bridge, and is used as both a footbridge and a road bridge. The original structure was designed by John Rennie and opened in 1817, but over the next 100 years the...

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Waterloo International Station

Waterloo International is the gateway to Europe by rail from central London. In just over two hours one can be in the centre of Paris thanks to the high speed train link by Eurostar from this station. There...

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Waterloo Millennium Green

The Waterloo Millennium Green was opened in 2002, and it is managed by the Waterloo Green Trust. Its aim is to provide an area of green space for locals and tourists alike, and to move back towards the days when...

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Waterloo Millennium Pier

The Waterloo Millennium pier is often known as the London Eye Pier, because it was built around the same time as the Millennium Wheel in 2000 and operates river cruises as part of the London Eye Experience. The pier also...

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Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station is one of the major railway interchanges in central London and certainly the largest south of the River Thames. The station is named after the Battle of Waterloo near Brussels which resulted in a victory for the...

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Wellington House

Wellington House is the current home of the Department of Health, and is a combination of new and old buildings. The ashlar façade is part of what used to be the David Grieg Department Store, which opened in the 1920’s....

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Whitehouse Garden

Whitehouse Garden is a modern looking affair, quite unlike the classic London gardens of Kensington and Chelsea this place, like much of the south bank is a place linked closely with modernity. Close to the Royal Festival Hall this...

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