South Bank Walks: Reel Waterloo

From old-school music halls to action movie stunts, explore South Bank’s rich cinematic history on this free walking tour. 

From Genevieve and Dr Who to Bourne and Mission Impossible, South Bank has long been a popular location for shooting movies. But beyond the big screen Hollywood hits, the streets of SE1 hold an even deeper, rich history of film, cinema and storytelling dating all the way back to the earliest days of London’s music halls.

Join professional tour guide Chris Everett for this guided walking tour dedicated to South Bank’s theatrical and cinematic history.

STARTING POINT: The walk starts at 11am from outside the BFI side entrance on Theatre Avenue and lasts approximately 1.5 hours.