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Waterloo Attractions
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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