Useful links: around Bankside Lofts
One of the joys of living in Bankside is the fantastic range of things to do and see nearby. Some attractions are year-round; others, such as the Christmas Frost Fair and the themed music and food weekends at Gabriel’s Wharf, are seasonal.
Bankside Gallery
Home of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.
banksidegallery.com
British Film Institute (BFI)
BFI Southbank screens over 1,000 films a year, from rare silent comedies to cult movies and archive television screenings; also on-stage interviews with film-makers, actors, producers, critics and writers.
bfi.org.uk
Borough Market
One of the largest food markets in the world; also good for cafes and restaurants.
boroughmarket.org.uk
Broadwaybox
Cheap London theatre tickets – discount codes up to 50% off regular ticket prices.
broadwaybox.co.uk
London SE1
South Bank local news, discussion forum, attractions, hotels and restaurants.
london-se1.co.uk
National Theatre
The Olivier, Lyttleton and Cottesloe theatres offer an eclectic mix of new plays and classics from a global repertoire. Also platform performances, backstage tours, foyer music, publications, exhibitions and outdoor events.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
Old Vic
Originally opened in 1818 as the Royal Cobourg Theatre, the Old Vic is one of the oldest working theatres in London.
oldvictheatre.com
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
The reconstructed Shakespeare's Globe presents theatre, education and exhibitions.
shakespeares-globe.org
Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Galley offer a wide-ranging programme: classical and world music, rock and pop, jazz, dance, literature and the visual arts. Check out the popular free music events, especially at weekends.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Tate Modern
National gallery of modern art
tate.org.uk
Thames Clippers
Thames Clippers operates fast modern boats over the key central stretch of the river between Central London at Savoy Pier, via Bankside Pier (by the Globe Theatre,) through Canary Wharf to Greenwich and beyond to Woolwich.
thamesclippers.com
Trainline
Trainline Business integrates our vast network, selling tickets from 270 carriers across 45 countries and covering 80% of all routes in Europe, with a range of business-friendly features. It offers a consumer-style booking experience to employees, giving them full visibility of their travel spend while providing cost efficiencies and controls.
thetrainline.com/business
Transport for London
Information on all forms of public transport in London: routes, maps, journey planner and online ticket sales.
tfl.gov.uk
Vinopolis
Unique wine tasting attraction and conference/events venue.
vinopolis.co.uk
Young Vic
The UK's leading home for younger theatre artists, especially directors. The Young Vic presents seasons of work by new directors in tandem with productions by the world's greats.
youngvic.org