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Lining a pretty stretch of the river Thames in central London, South Bank is dotted with arts and cultural venues, stylish restaurants and big-hitter attractions, including the London Eye and the SEA LIFE London aquarium.

South Bank guides

People relaxing on the grass on a bright day at Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, with the London Eye in the background. Things to do in South Bank
South Bank day out

South Bank attractions

London Eye
Southbank Centre

Things to do in South Bank for families

The London Dungeon
SEA LIFE London
IWM London

Cool things to do on South Bank

House of Vans
Leake Street Arches
National Theatre

More South Bank sightseeing

Shrek's Adventure! London
Hayward Gallery
Florence Nightingale Museum

Restaurants in South Bank

Skylon
OXO Tower Restaurant
Gillray's Steakhouse

There are loads of family-friendly things to do on London's South Bank. Top attractions include the SEA LIFE London aquarium, the London Eye, Southbank Centre, the BFI Imax and The London Dungeon. South Bank is full of top places to eat, including the OXO Tower Restaurant, which enjoys sweeping views of the river and London's skyline. If you want to stay within easy reach of South Bank's attractions, there are numerous hotels in South Bank and the surrounding area.