South Bank Tower, London

Name: South Bank Tower
Address: Stamford Street, London, United Kingdom

#1747 among attractions in London

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Southbank Tower is a high-rise building in Stamford Street, Southwark, London. It was originally a thirty-storey structure 111 metres high and was completed in 1972, designed by the architect Richard Seifert and built by John Laing. In recent years, the tower has undergone extensive redevelopment and a height increase. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'28"N, 0°6'26"W

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Stamford StreetSouthwark (Cathedrals)London United Kingdom

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South Bank Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Two Temple Place, Bankside Gallery, Southbank Centre.

~1890 ftE
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
10 min walk • Tate Modern is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, this museum stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and art.
~1840 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Art museum
Two Temple Place, London
9 min walk • Two Temple Place is an architectural gem tucked away in the bustling heart of London, England. Built in the late 19th century, this neo-Gothic mansion is not only a testament to the city's rich history but also serves as a cultural venue showcasing diverse exhibitions...
~1290 ftE
Museum
Bankside Gallery, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of London, the Bankside Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Established as a home for the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, this esteemed art gallery...
~1950 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Southbank Centre, London
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Southbank Centre stands as a premier event venue that beckons tourists with its vibrant cultural offerings. This dynamic complex, located on the South Bank of the River Thames, is renowned for its diverse range of arts...
~820 ftNE
Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge, London
4 min walk • Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames in London, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge, carrying the A201 road.
~1960 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Hayward Gallery, London
10 min walk • The Hayward Gallery is an art gallery within the Southbank Centre in central London, England and part of an area of major arts venues on the South Bank of the River Thames.
~370 ftNW
Museum, Tower, Art gallery
Oxo Tower, London
2 min walk • The Oxo Tower is a building with a prominent tower on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The building has mixed use as Oxo Tower Wharf containing a set of design, arts and crafts shops on the ground and first floors with two galleries, Bargehouse and Gallery@oxo.
~1850 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
BFI Southbank, London
9 min walk • BFI Southbank is the leading repertory cinema in the UK, specialising in seasons of classic, independent and non-English language films. It is operated by the British Film Institute.
~1830 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
9 min walk • The Blackfriar is a Grade II* listed public house on Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London. It was built in about 1875 on the site of a former medieval Dominican friary, and then remodelled in about 1905 by the architect Herbert Fuller-Clark. Much of the internal decoration was done by the sculptors Frederick T.
~1460 ftNW
Memorial
National Submarine War Memorial, London
8 min walk • The National Submariners' War Memorial is a war memorial on the Victoria Embankment in London, England, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.
~1550 ftW
South Bank theatre with 3 auditoriums
National Theatre, London
8 min walk • The Royal National Theatre in London, commonly known as the National Theatre, is one of the United Kingdom's three most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Bank Tower?

Nearby attractions include Oxo Tower, London (2 min walk), South Bank, London (3 min walk), One Blackfriars, London (3 min walk), Blackfriars Bridge, London (4 min walk).

How to get to South Bank Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Bank Tower:

Train

Waterloo East (7 min walk)
London Blackfriars (7 min walk)

Metro

Southwark • Lines: Jubilee (7 min walk)
Temple • Lines: Circle, District (10 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (9 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (12 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road • Lines: 26 (9 min walk)
Waterloo Station / Tenison Way • Lines: 243 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (23 min walk)