Tate Modern
London, United Kingdom (UK)[0.5 miles]
This iconic, renovated power station on London’s South Bank showcases headline-grabbing Modern and contemporary art.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Sea Containers London
Last updated: 05 November, 2022
Fun, sophisticated, and cosmopolitan: if London was a cruise liner, this is what she would look like.
Guestrooms in this cleverly-converted one-time home of a shipping company come with porthole mirrors and maritime-themed fixtures and fittings that never quite stray into cliche.
This is a grand, glam affair of a hotel, with Lyaness – regularly voted London’s best bar – offering some of the city’s most inventive cocktails.
The cherry on the cake is the rooftop bar and restaurant which has fantastic views across the Thames – the perfect spot for a romantic dinner overlooking the night skyline.
The Tate Modern, St Pauls Cathedral, Borough Market and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre are all within walking distance.
Surrounding area
The entrance to Sea Containers is on the Thames Path – with the river just beyond, the Oxo Tower building on one side and Blackfriars Bridge on the other.
By day, the area is busy with tourists walking along the river and local office workers popping out for lunch and filing in out of Blackfriars Station.
At night it quietens down, but the Thames Path is well-lit and there are always people around, making it safe to walk at pretty much any time.
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Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Creche
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Fitness classes
Golf course
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Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
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Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
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National Theatre
London, United Kingdom (UK)[0.5 miles]
From classic drama to musical comedy, the National’s three stages (the Olivier, Lyttleton and Dorfman) epitomise the best of British theatre. Boundary-pushing, and world-class quality.
Best for ages: 13+ | £45
Shakespeare plays at The Globe
London, United Kingdom (UK)[0.7 miles]
Shakespeare’s works are brought vividly to life at this half-timbered, riverside replica of the Bard’s Elizabethan theatre. A pilgrimage for Shakespeare fans.
Best for ages: 13+ | £10 | 1-3 hours
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London, United Kingdom (UK)[0.9 miles]
This iconic, domed cathedral is an architectural masterpiece and a highlight of London’s skyline, designed by the great Sir Christopher Wren.
Best for ages: 10+ | £17
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Somerset House
London, United Kingdom (UK)[0.8 miles]
Famous for its picturesque alfresco ice rink in winter and the Edmund J Safra fountains in the summer, this elegant neoclassical building is also home to an art gallery and upscale restaurant.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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The London Eye
London, United Kingdom (UK)[1 miles]
Sky-scraping observation wheel taking passengers on a stately ride, 450 feet above the Thames.
Best for ages: Any | £31 | 30 minutes
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
London, United Kingdom (UK)[1.1 miles]
London’s impressive aquarium, set on the South Bank, home to hundreds of species of fish and a selection of sharks.
Best for ages: Any | £27
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The View From The Shard
London, United Kingdom (UK)[1.5 miles]
Step into Renzo Piano’s iconic Shard, and ride up to the 72nd floor, to stand 800ft above London for the loftiest views in the capital.
Best for ages: 10+ | £25
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Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
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