Trains to South Bank

Southbank Centre is a complex of artistic venues on the South Bank of the River Thames, including the Hayward Gallery and much more.

Getting here: Take a Southeastern train to Waterloo East and it’s just 5-10 minutes’ walk away. Or step out at Charing Cross, then it's just a 10-minute walk across the Golden Jubilee Bridge - with lift access if you need it.

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Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre is a complex of artistic venues on the South Bank of the River Thames, including the Hayward Gallery.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

With 17 themed zones and over 600 species of marine life, go on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. You can study seven species of shark in the Shark Reef Encounter and spot Cuban crocodiles and poison dart frogs.

The London Dungeon

Cower from some of the grisly bits of history that you might prefer to forget. Listen to the stories told by frighteningly funny characters, from torturers and judges to local legends, on a thrill-filled journey through London's past. It's fun and sometimes a bit scary – so best for kids over 12. The London Dungeon is now on the South Bank.

The Coca-Cola London Eye

Get a bird's-eye view from the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel. You can pose for a selfie with the most unforgettable views of London in the background as it gracefully rotates over the River Thames.