Attractions in Southwark & Things to Do in Southwark
(and nearby)

Winston Churchill's Britain At War Experience (< 1 Mile)*
Britain is at war.. and YOU can be in the midst of it. Come with us on an unforgettable journey back in time to wartime London and the blitz.. it's the experience of a lifetime!
London Dungeon (< 1 Mile)*
The London Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital's most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times…are you brave enough?
Tower Bridge Exhibition (< 1 Mile)*
Discover the inner secrets of the World's most famous Bridge. No tour of London is complete without a trip to the world's most famous attraction - it's a must for every visitor's photo album.
HMS Belfast (< 1 Mile)*
Jump aboard HMS Belfast to discover a real-life warship with an amazing history. Hear battle stories from the Second World War and beyond
Tate Modern (< 1 Mile)*
The Tate collection of modern and contemporary art represents all the major movements from Fauvism on. It includes important masterpieces by both Picasso and Matisse and one of the world's finest museum collections of Surrealism.
Design Museum (< 1 Mile)*
The Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design.
The Tower of London (1 Mile)*
For over 900 years, The Tower of London has dominated the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (1 Mile)*
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has been recreated on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The theatre is only a short distance from the site of the original Globe Theatre built in 1599 here many of Shakespeare's plays were first produced.
Bank of England Museum (1 Mile)*
Housed within one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, the Bank of England Museum offers a unique experience which brings to life the 315-year history of the Bank of England
St. Paul's Cathedral (1 Mile)*
St Paul's Cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, built in glowing Portland stone, crowned by the magnificent dome; a famous landmark on the skyline of the City of London.
Imperial War Museum London (1 Mile)*
Imperial War Museum London is not a Museum of the distant past, but about people still alive today, their parents and grandparents. It tells the stories of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day.
Museum of London (1 Mile)*
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.
St Bride's Church (1 Mile)*
This site spans two thousand years' development of an island people. Little of importance that has happened in England's story has not been echoed in St. Bride's.
Garden Museum (1 Mile)*
The Garden Museum (formerly the Museum of Garden History) aims to become the leading national venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design.
Dr Johnson's House (1 Mile)*
This House can be described as a shrine to the English language, for it was here that Dr Samuel Johnson worked for many years to compile the first comprehensive English Dictionary which was published in 1755.
Spitalfields City Farm (1 Mile)*
Spitalfields City Farm began in 1978 as an allotment scheme on derelict land. It has since developed into an urban farm which aims to bring the countryside and rural activities to the East End.
EDF Energy London Eye (1 Mile)*
EDF Energy London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Rive Thames EDF Energy London Eye, is a focal point of the Nation's celebration of the New Century.
Wesley's Chapel The Museum of Methodism & The John Wesley House (2 Miles)*
John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the most influential personalities of the eighteenth century, is the founder of Methodism. He built Wesley's Chapel as his London base.
Museum and Library of The Order of St. John (2 Miles)*
Take a tour around the ancient Priory of the Knights Hospitallers with its Tudor Gate House, 16th century Church and 12th century Crypt.
10 Downing Street (2 Miles)*
No. 10 Downing Street, with its famous black front door - the backdrop to many historical announcements, has been the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister since 1732.
Big Ben (2 Miles)*
Most people are surprised to learn that Big Ben is not the landmark clock which adjoins London's Houses of Parliament. It is the name of the largest of the five bells which hang in the Clock Tower.
Houses of Parliament (2 Miles)*
The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century.
The Cenotaph (2 Miles)*
The War memorial, known the world over as The Cenotaph, is situated in London's Whitehall; it was originally built of wood and plaster, for the first anniversary of the armistice in 1919.
Churchill War Rooms (2 Miles)*
Visit the Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, to discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker which sheltered Churchill and his staff during the Blitz.
Westminster Abbey (2 Miles)*
The Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, holds a unique place in Britain's history.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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