South Bank London

View of the London Eye in the summer with oak trees and a park in the foreground. A person is walking up a winding path through the park in the direction of the London Eye wheel

Outdoors

Whatever the season, South Bank’s outdoor spaces are always inviting.

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A view of the London Eye from Jubilee Gardens on a sunny day

Best South Bank parks & gardens

South Bank is the ultimate place to enjoy the outdoors in London, here's where you should head.

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South Bank's best sunset views

Cameras at the ready - here’s our guide to the best places to enjoy the sunset in South Bank...

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Queen's Walk

Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Thames as it winds through the capital.

Leake Street

Meet local street artists and hang out at quirky bars in this famous graffiti tunnel.

A view of the London Eye from Jubilee Gardens on a sunny day

Jubilee Gardens

A glorious green haven at the foot of the London Eye.

South Bank Book Market

Browse a wide selection of second-hand books at this historic book market.

Ernie's Beach

Get down on the water at this publically accessible tidal beach.

Illuminated River

From the iconic sturgeon street lamps to National Theatre's illuminations, follow this light trail along the river Thames.

Bernie Spain Gardens

A riverside oasis of green between Oxo Tower and Gabriel's Wharf.

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

Southbank Centre's summer roof garden is a hidden oasis in the heart of the city.

Archbishop's Park

Escape the crowds in this leafy park behind Lambeth Palace.

Boulebar

Enjoy urban boules, street food and classic cocktails at this open-air petanque club.

A skater practices a flip in a concrete undercroft covered that is covered in graffiti tags

Southbank Skatepark

The historic birthplace of British skateboarding culture.

National Covid Memorial Wall

This 500-metre-long mural is covered in 245,000+ individually painted hearts, each representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the UK.

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