- South Bank Photo Tour
- Visit www.southbanklondon.com for more details on what's on.
1. London Eye
This winter the London Eye is bringing back Eyeskate so guests can glide across the ice under the silhouette of one of London's most iconic landmarks, where they can also opt to experience the London Eye or the London Eye River Cruise to enjoy the best of London's Christmas offerings.
This is all being called a 'Frostival' and there's a Frosty Guided Experience and Winter Cocktail Experience available on the London Eye.
Please don't think that the London Eye is only a summer attraction. I love taking a flight in the winter as London is lit up and the view is so different from a summer's day. I've always enjoyed the evening flights for that reason. The London Eye opens daily except on Christmas Day (25 December) and during its annual maintenance period from 5-16 January 2015. Find out more: www.londoneye.com.More »
2. South Bank Shopping
- Southbank Centre Christmas Market (11 Nov – 4 Jan)
Wooden chalets on the waterfront with festive music and a carousel. - Real Food Christmas Market (19-23 Dec)
Gift ideas and the very best seasonal foods. - Oxo Tower Wharf & Gabriel's Wharf
Buy direct from over 50 designer-makers, from stunning jewelry to home design. - Check out the Southbank Centre's gift shops for up and coming talent.
- For culture aficionados pop by the National Theatre Bookshop and the BFI Filmstore.
3. South Bank Dining
- Try the comforting Xmas menu at Canteen.
- For maximum indulgence, and the best views, you can't beat Skylon, OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie, or Brasserie Joel at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
- Giraffe is always a winner with the kids whilst festive sandwiches at EAT make an easy lunch.
- Try cocktails at benugo bar & kitchen at BFI Southbank, The Cut Bar & Restaurant at Young Vic, Primo Bar at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge featuring live music nightly.
4. The Young Vic
The Young Vic aims to create and present great productions of the great plays of the world to audiences of all ages and backgrounds; to nurture the talent of younger theater professionals; to develop a love of theater amongst young people and to achieve this they always keep their prices low.
Golem is on from 9 December 2014 to 17 January 2015.More »
5. Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre consists of the Royal Festival Hall, The Hayward Gallery, and the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.
Southbank Centre's Winter Festival is on from 5 November 2014 to 11 January 2015 and includes dance, music, games, comedy and family fun.More »
6. South Bank Hotels
Of course, with so much to do, it’s worth staying over.
- The London Marriott County Hall is a luxurious 5-star retreat with fantastic views, afternoon teas and pampering spa.
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London's newest landmark hotel features over 1000 guest rooms, spa, restaurants and free live entertainment every night.
- Park Plaza County Hall offers contemporary 4-star studio rooms, complete with living rooms and kitchenettes.
- Park Plaza Riverbank London has deluxe rooms overlooking Parliament and an excellent bar/restaurant, Chino Latino.
- Plaza on the River Club and Residence is an exclusive 5-star hotel offering chic, comfortable suites with spectacular views.