The best attractions to visit near the Southbank



Among the many popular tourist spots in London, is the Southbank, along the banks of the Thames River. It offers an excellent vantage point to enjoy scintillating views of the city famous landmarks including Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament. It also is a focal point for numerous arts and cultural venues and plenty of activities as well.
For those staying at any of the hotels in Queensway London it is a short bus ride to the area. Similarly, those staying at a London Paddington Court Hotel will find plenty of transport options to reach the Southbank. 
Those looking for a boutique hotel in Paddington will find the Shaftesbury Hotel a great option for their London stay.
When in the Southbank area some of the key attractions to visit include:  

British Film Institute:  Located adjacent to the National Theatre along the South Bank, it has its own swish terrace restaurant and bar from which guests can enjoy fabulous views overlooking the Thames River and the city skyline. Visitors can enjoy a movie from the vast collection of movies stored by the BFI. It serves as an archive for both domestic and international movies, while also serving as a place for educating budding moviemakers. The institute also organises various film festivals all through the year including the London Film Festival and the BFI Flare Festival. While the movies ticket prices are cheap, moviegoers get to watch a wide variety of movies ranging from the classics to the latest blockbusters. A must-visit for all movie lovers!

London Dungeons: Earlier the dungeons were located close to London Bridge Station at Tooley Street and in 2013 were relocated to County Hall near the London Eye. Its new location on the Southbank places it in close proximity of Waterloo Station. The London Dungeon experience takes visitors through the terrifying periods of the city’s dark history. The interactive tours explore the lives and times of murderers and serial killers like Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd. There also is the black plague tour and Guy Fawkes plot to blow up the British Parliament. All of these feature characters dressed up in period costumes giving it a very authentic look and feel. With very exciting rides included, it is one of the most thrilling albeit spine-tingling tours in London.

National Theatre: Formerly located at the Old Vic Theatre, the National Theatre that was established in 1963, is now located at its current location on the Southbank. It focuses on the promotion of British theatre with classics as well as contemporary performances on a daily basis, for different age groups. With adaptations of Broadways hit shows as well as the best of Shakespeare’s classic plays the National Theatre is the foremost theatre venue in the UK. It also works towards the promotion and popularisation of theatre among the masses and making it easily accessible to the public. For theatre lovers watching a performance at the National Theatre is an absolute must.


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