Bankside Gallery, London

Name: Bankside Gallery
Address: 50 Hopton Street, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7928 7521

#151 among attractions in London

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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 exudes an air of prestige and creativity.

The gallery, located mere steps from the Thames River, offers a dynamic array of contemporary watercolor and print works. Visitors can immerse themselves in exhibitions that showcase the talent of both established and emerging artists. The ever-changing displays ensure that each visit to the Bankside Gallery offers a fresh perspective on the artistic landscape.

Beyond the visual feast, the gallery also serves as an educational resource. It hosts a variety of talks, workshops, and demonstrations that provide insights into the techniques and inspirations of the featured artists. This hands-on approach to art appreciation makes the Bankside Gallery a particularly engaging destination for those looking to deepen their understanding of the creative process.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'30"N, 0°6'6"W

Address

50 Hopton StreetSouthwark (Cathedrals)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7928 7521

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Day trips

Bankside Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Oxo Tower.

~640 ftE
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
4 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.
~810 ftNE
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
4 min walk • The Millennium Bridge, a sleek steel suspension bridge, stretches across the River Thames in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom. Since its opening in June 2000, it has become an iconic pedestrian pathway linking the areas near St.
~720 ftNW
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.
~1530 ftW
Museum, Tower, Art gallery
Oxo Tower, London
8 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.
~1000 ftE
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
5 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~1670 ftE
Theater, William Shakespeare, Architecture
Shakespeare's Globe, London
9 min walk • Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
~1730 ftE
Bridge
Southwark Bridge, London
9 min walk • Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.
~1820 ftNE
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
9 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
10 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~1510 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
8 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.
~1440 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Rose, London
7 min walk • The Rose was an Elizabethan theatre. It was the fourth of the public theatres to be built, after The Theatre, the Curtain, and the theatre at Newington Butts – and the first of several playhouses to be situated in Bankside, Southwark, in a liberty outside the jurisdiction of the City of London's civic authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bankside Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Marsyas, London (2 min walk), Hopton's Almshouses, London (3 min walk), Tate Modern, London (4 min walk), Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Bankside Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bankside Gallery:

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (5 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (6 min walk)

Train

London Blackfriars (5 min walk)
Waterloo East (11 min walk)

Metro

Southwark • Lines: Jubilee (9 min walk)
Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (10 min walk)

Bus

St Paul's Cathedral • Lines: 26, N26 (10 min walk)
Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey • Lines: 26, N26 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (17 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (31 min walk)