Walk On The South Bank and other London, United Kingdom Things to Do Tips

You can see the St Paul's on the

other side

When the weather allows, London is a great place to walk. You can roam freely and end up in places that you never thought about. Walking on the South Bank is like that -although you don't have much chance of ending up at a different place since it's pretty much of a straight road- You will see lots of pubs, street entertainers, shopping stalls and get a beautiful view of the "other side" as well.

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Address: Southwark, SE1
Directions: Southwark tube
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/discovering
Other Contact: http://www.southbanklondon.com/s

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Tower Bridge: Tower Bridge

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Written by purplekedi

on Jul 31, 2005

Tower Bridge on a foggy day

I'm sure Tower Bridge has been on every London traveler's page, but hey, it won't hurt just one more. So, you've walked by the river on the South Bank and finally reached the Tower Bridge. Which way do you head? Of course you cross the bridge, take pictures, preferably when one of the double decker buses is passing and head for the "monument".

Confession; it took me a long time to understand that it's actually called the Tower Bridge and not the London Bridge.

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Phone: 0 20 7626 3065
Address: Tower Bridge Road, EC3/SE1
Directions: Tower Hill or London Bridge tubes
Website: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk

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Piccadilly Circus: The Heart of London

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Written by purplekedi

on Jul 31, 2005

Picadilly Circus

Picadilly Circus is kind of the Times Square of New York. It's the meeting place of everyone, usually around the Eros Statue. (Sounds very romantic) Souvenir shops to buy the usual London mugs, maps, t-shirts, posters, hats, etc... This is also where you can see the famous actors on occasional movie premieres. Cafes, restaurant5s.

Do pay attention to the fountain with the horse statues on the corner first on your right , going towards Trafalgar Square after the Eros statue

Check out what's happening right now at the Picadilly Circus clicking the web site below.

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Address: Piccadilly Circus, SW1
Directions: Piccadilly Circus tube
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/travel/jamcams/jamcam_popups/040233.html

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Things To Do: St James' Park & Green Park

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Written by purplekedi

on Jul 31, 2005

Parks of London

It's most of the time hard for me to tell where green Park ends and St James's start. They are not quite the same though. If the weather allows, enjoy a day watching the ducks, the lakes, sitting on a bench with a cup of coffee and a scone..

Check the website below for a listing of events...

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Address: Check The Website Please
Directions: Green park: Jubilee, Victoria & Picadilly Lines
Hyde Park Corner: Picadilly Line
Website: http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/parks/green_park/facilities.cfm

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Buckingham Palace: Tea with the Queen at the Buckhingam

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Written by purplekedi

on Jul 31, 2005

The queen has left the building...

So, after the stroll at the St James' Park, you pay the Queen a visit. Do check that British Soldier's are really frozen motionless.

However, if you wanna catch the change of the guard, be there a bit before 11:30.

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Address: The Mall, SW1
Directions: Green Park tube
Website: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=30

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Things To Do: Saatchi Gallery

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Written by purplekedi

on Jul 31, 2005

Saatchi & London Eye

Saatchi Gallery, situated by the Thames, Southbank, is for those of you interested in contemporary art. Check the website below for current and upcoming exhibitions.

Get of at Westminister station to have a walk on the bridge before getting to the Gallery.

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Phone: 020 7823 2363
Address: South Bank
Directions: County Hall, South Bank, London, SE1 7PB
Tube: Waterloo (Northern, Jubilee, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City Lines) or Westminister (Circle, District and Jubilee Lines)
Website: http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/

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Things To Do: Dali Universe

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Written by purplekedi

on Aug 8, 2005

dali Universe & London Eye

This is a museum dedicated to everything DALI. It's recommended to everyone interested in Arts, especially Surrealism. It's possible to see Dali's paintings, sculpture and furniture designs -which made me wanna get one for my place, when we have one- and also buy everything DALI from the shop.
You can also see works of Picasso with a joint ticket from the Dali Universe, it is for limited time only though.

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Phone: 0870 744 7485
Address: County Hall Gallery, Riverside Building, SE1
Directions: Located between Westminster Bridge and Jubilee Gardens at County Hall, within walking distance of Hungerford Footbridge and Waterloo Bridge
Tube: Waterloo or Westminister Stations
Website: http://www.daliuniverse.com/

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Things To Do: London Eye

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on Aug 8, 2005

The biggest eye in London

Visiting the London Eye is like going up the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Where you got a bird's eye view over the Thames. But it's better, because it feels like an amusement park too.

Try to book online and ahead to avoid the loooong lines and you can receive 10% discount on London Eye and discounts on other London activities.

If you're not on a budget, you can also arrange champagne or pimms and strawberries served in your cabin.

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Phone: 0870 5000 600
Address: South Bank
Directions: Tube: Waterloo station or Westminister Station. Follow the signs to South Bank.
You can't miss it!
Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

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Science Museum: The Science Museum

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Written by purplekedi

on Aug 8, 2005

colorful science museum

Exploring everything can take all day here. Among the interesting exhibitons, you can see -for science fiction lovers- coming to life the famous Douglas Adams' Hitchiler's Guide to the Galaxy series. Or, you can take a 3D safari through wildlife. There is also an IMAX cinema in the museum.

The entrance to the museum is free like most London museums. They do charge for the speacial exhibitons though.

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Phone: 0 870 870 4868
Address: Exhibition Road, SW7
Directions: South Kensington tube
Website: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

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Things To Do: Musicals

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Written by purplekedi

on Aug 8, 2005

les Miserables