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Southwark London

London's riverside cultural quarter
London City Hall
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Located on the South bank of the Thames, Southwark is a London neighborhood packed with family touristic attractions. Famous landmarks here include; Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, and Millenium Bridge, just to name a few. Convenient to central London, visitors will also find great market shopping, reasonably priced dining, and many pubs to take a load off at. The kids will also enjoy the many parks and other outdoor activities too.

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Borough Market
Shopping
5.0
Borough Market
The tastiest market in London
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Nightclub
5.0
South London Pacific
Tiki paradise in south London
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Imperial War Museum
Museum
5.0
Imperial War Museum
History and receptions under one roof
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Relay
Nightclub
4.9
Relay
The brand new sister venue of Cable London
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum
Museum
4.7
The Old Operating Theatre Museum
One of the most unusual museums in London
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Hayward
Art Gallery
4.7
Hayward
Art gallery within the Southbank Centre
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Golden Hinde
Museum
4.7
Golden Hinde
Full-sized reconstruction of a famous Tudor warship
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London Duck Tours on the road
Attraction
4.6
London Duck Tours
More than just a sightseeing tour
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Image of BFI Southbank.
Entertainment
4.5
BFI Southbank
Classic movies anyone?
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The London Bicycle Tour Company
Attraction
4.5
The London Bicycle Tour Company
Tales of the good, the bad and the ugly
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London Architecture Walks, Tower of London.
Attraction
4.5
London Architecture Walks
The famous and the hidden architectural wonders of London
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View at Bermondsey Market.
Shopping
4.5
Bermondsey Market
Officially known as New Caledonian Market
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Real Food Christmas Market
Shopping
4.5
Real Food Christmas Market
Try-before-you-buy Christmas foods
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Southbank Centre Christmas Market
Shopping
4.5
Southbank Centre Christmas Market
German-themed Xmas market on the pedestrian promenade
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Tate Modern, the Turbine Hall
Art Gallery
4.4
Tate Modern
A powerhouse of modern art
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Shakespeare's Globe
Entertainment
4.4
Shakespeare's Globe
Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker.
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Southbank Centre: Xmas Market
Entertainment
4.4
Southbank Centre
Britain’s leading arts institution
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St Mary-at-Lambeth, Garden Museum
Museum
4.3
Garden Museum
The history and development of gardens and gardening in the UK
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Hot Bikram Yoga
Health and Beauty
4.2
Hot Bikram Yoga
Yoga in a heated room
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National Theatre Backstage Tour
Attraction
4.2
National Theatre Backstage Tour
Discover the secrets behind the magic of theatre
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London buses
Attraction
4.2
London buses
Get in amongst Londoners on a London bus
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The London Bridge Experience
Attraction
4.2
The London Bridge Experience
An interactive journey through the history of the London Bridge
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Mind the gap tours
Attraction
4.2
Mind the Gap Tours
Biking through the streets of London
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A view of the South bank of London, including the Blackfriars Bridge and the London Eye, in the midmorning mist. Taken from St. Paul's Cathedral.
Attraction
4.2
South Bank
Iconic London neighborhood
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The Market Porter
Bar/Pub
4.0
The Market Porter
Genuine real ale pub
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The Laughing Gravy London
Restaurant
4.7
The Laughing Gravy
Inventive food in a laid back environment
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Restaurant
4.5
Chino Latino
A sleek, modern restaurant on London’s Albert...
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Restaurant
4.5
Zucca
Zucca restaurant on London’s Bermondsey Street...
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Restaurant
4.5
The Coriander
Located on Kennington Lane in Vauxhall, south...
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Restaurant
4.3
Skylon
Skylon restaurant in London’s landmark Royal...
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Restaurant
4.3
Magdalen
For first class food and wine near London Bridge,...
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Restaurant
4.3
Tentazioni
Tentazioni is at the opposite end of the spectrum...
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Restaurant
4.3
The Shard Indian Restaurant
Located in the hub of London’s financial and...
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Restaurant
4.3
Locale
Locale Italian restaurant at London's County Hall...
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Restaurant
4.3
Troia Bar and Restaurant
This smart glass-fronted café, restaurant bar on...
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Restaurant
4.3
Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar
Ichi Sushi and Sashimi Bar sums up its cuisine in...
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Restaurant
4.3
London Eye Champagne Flight
Want to give your friends or colleagues an...
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Restaurant
4.2
Platform Bar & Restaurant
It seems an odd pairing – a London restaurant and...
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Restaurant
4.2
The Draft House
A no nonsense pub and restaurant on the teeming Tower...
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Restaurant
4.2
Cotto
Since the Romans left, the Italians have been...
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Restaurant
4.2
Aji Japanese Canteen
In a prime location close to some of London’s most...
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