South Bank London

Outdoors

Whatever the season, South Bank’s outdoor spaces are always inviting. Take a riverside stroll along the Queen’s Walk, enjoy a picnic in the gardens, check out the skate park or get close to the water on a tidal beach.

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Ernie's Beach

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

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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.

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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.

Archbishop's Park

Escape the crowds in this leafy park behind Lambeth Palcace.

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

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