London - The South Bank (PDF Chapter)
This is the South Bank chapter from Lonely Planet’s London guidebook.
The drawcard sights on the South Bank stretch west–east in a manageable riverside me-lange, so exploring on foot is best. Allocate a day to walk from the London Eye to London Bridge, with sightseeing stops along the way.
- find out what all the fuss is about by exploring magnificent, and now extended, Tate Mod-ern
- maps
- revolve in leisurely fashion above London’s panoramic cityscape in the iconic London Eye
- transport
- stimulate your taste buds on a gastronomic tour of discovery at gourmet Borough Mar-ket
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.

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