Southwark is London's most historic borough, comprising five districts. The borough's most popular attractions are located in the district of Bankside and Borough, bordering the south bank of the Thames between Blackfriars Bridge and London Bridge. This area was itself known as Southwark until the 1550s. The landmark Tate Modern building, linking to St Paul's Cathedral via the Millennium footbridge, was converted from an old power station to showcase the world's finest contemporary art. Its neighbour, the Bankside Gallery, exhibits watercolours and original prints. Another wonderful building is a recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, which hosts plays, an exhibition and guided tours of both the Globe and the nearby Rose Theatre, an Elizabethan venue also associated with Shakespeare. Its remains, uncovered in 1989, have been rehabilitated for performances. Southwark Cathedral, London's oldest Gothic structure, is a prominent attraction, as is the more contemporary Borough Market, the UK's "principal centre of food excellence". Southwark has great restaurants and bars aplenty, and any number of galleries and unusual museums. These include the Kircaldy Testing Museum, the London Fire Brigade Museum, the Clink Prison Museum, which exhibits torture devices, and the Golden Hinde Educational Museum, a replica of Sir Francis Drake's Tudor galleon.
Attraction
Kirkaldy Testing Museum
London Fire Brigade Museum
Rose Theatre Exhibition
Shakespeare's Globe
Southwark Cathedral
Winchester Palace
Budget
Bankside House *book online*
Express by Holiday Inn Southwark *book online*
Premier Inn London County Hall *book online*
Premier Inn London Southwark *book online*
Travelodge London Southwark *book online*
Charity
Age Concern London
Breast Cancer Care
Campaign to Protect Rural England
CARE International UK
Carers UK
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Foundation
Salvation Army
Council
Estate Agent
Health and Fitness Club
Pub and Bar
Anchor
Anchor & Hope
Baltic
George Inn
Old Thameside
The Ring
Restaurant
Baltic
Bankside SE1
Bengal Clipper
Blue Print Cafe
Cotto
Fina Estampa
Shakespeare's Globe Restaurant
Silka
Vinopolis
Zakudia
School
London Christian School
Southwark Park School
Self-Catering
Marlin ApartmentsRoomspace Serviced Apartments - Empire Square
Solicitor
P A Sealey & Co
Reed Smith Warner Cranston
The Oakley Shee Partnership
Walker & Co
Taxi
Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
Southwark Playhouse
Sports Clubs
Fitzroy Lodge Amateur Boxing Club (Boxing)
Shops
Places to Stay near Southwark
Express by Holiday Inn Southwark (0.12 miles)
Travelodge London Southwark (0.14 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Bankside House (0.20 miles)
Close to Shakespeare's Globe, Vinopolis, The Tate Modern Art Gallery, iconic St Paul's Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, near Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, The Clink Museum, Southwark Cathedral and surrounded by ... More | visit website
Southwark Rose Hotel (0.22 miles)
The Southwark Rose Hotel is one of London's hidden gems, offering exceptional value for money. The hotel has 84 bedrooms. One of London's hidden gems the Southwark Rose Hotel is located in ... More
London City Hotel (0.25 miles)
This modern, recently refurbished hotel offers tastefully decorated accommodation with a prime city location. Within a mile of the hotel you will find Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern, which houses ... More
Bridge Hotel (0.30 miles)
Situated in the heart of London, The Bridge Hotel offers comfortable accommodation at affordable prices. The Bridge Hotel offers a range of bedrooms with continental breakfast, where you can enjoy a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. The Bridge Hotel ... More | visit website
Express by Holiday Inn Southwark (0.30 miles)
Within walking distance of Southwark and Blackfriars Underground stations, this modern hotel gives direct access to the Central London, financial district, West End, ExCel Exhibition Centre and the O2 Arena. Located in ... More
Premier Inn London Southwark (0.30 miles)
In the heart of Bankside on the Southbank of the River Thames, this Premier Inn makes an ideal base from which to explore the local surrounds. Local attractions include The Tate Gallery, Shakespeare's Globe theatre, ... More | visit website
Mad Hatter (0.33 miles)
Mad Hatter (0.38 miles)
Behind this typical nineteenth London facade is a contemporary, up-to-date Hotel, with every modern facility in its 30 large comfortable bedrooms. Within close proximity to one of the oldest parts ... More
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