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The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of gardening, based in the deconsecrated Church of St Mary-at-Lambeth. The exhibits cover everything from royal gardens to allotments.

This park used to be the grounds of Lambeth Palace but has been a public park since 1901. In addition to the green space it provides, it contains a range of sports facilities (booking required, except for the cricket nets) and a playground.

This statue was once the mascot of the Red Lion Brewery and stood on its roof until the brewery was demolished to make way for the Royal Festival Hall. It was moved to Waterloo and then to its present position on the bridge. Keen students of biology may notice that the statue is

The former seat of regional London government, now home to attractions such as the London Aquarium, the London Dungeon, and Namco Funscape.

Large 1960s development on the South Bank. Built largely of concrete, views on its architectural merits vary considerably. Presents a varied programme of music, literature, dance, performances and exhibitions on contemporary art and culture at its venues the Royal Festival Hall,

Music venue hosting daily performances.

London's most famous and popular skateboarding area, situated partly underneath Queen Elizabeth Hall along Queen's Walk and the Thames. Also popular with graffiti artists, BMXers and so forth.

Home to designer-marker boutiques, selling everything from hats and homeware to wedding dresses and jewellery. Modern gallery on the ground floor which is free and open every day, various cafes, a florists and hairdressers here to. Upstairs there's the Tamesa Brasserie and Bincho

Former offices of the Greater London Authority. A radically-designed glass fronted and rounded building, previously headquarters for London's Mayor and Assembly. City Hall has now be relocated to The Crystal, a building in Greenwich, near to the cable car. The old building is dis

A historic boat, part of the Imperial War Museum.

A museum that tries to recreate the conditions of the original prison that used to be on this site from the 12th century until 1780, which was notorious the name of it has since become slang as a generic term for prison.

Ruins of the 12th-century palace which was the London residence of the Bishops of Winchester.

Full-size replica of Francis Drake's ship sits in a small closed dock to the west of Southwark Cathedral.

Not as popular with tourists as St Paul's north of the river, Southwark Cathedral has been the site of worship since the year 852. Literally in the shadow of London Bridge, the Cathedral is a shelter from the noise of the city. Next to the Cathedral is the Borough Market open Th-

Admission by guided tour only, which must be booked in advance. The museum is housed in part of a Victorian fire station and its collections include fire engines and historical equipment.

The largest public art space in the UK and the exhibitions showcase masters and young British and international artists, usually accompanied by outdoor installations that bring the area to life. The gallery often holds free exhibitions which can be enjoyed by all. Particularly st

The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs are two scare attractions for one price. They were voted the UK's Best Year Round Scare Attraction for three years running.

Founded by veteran designer Zandra Rhodes.

Second-hand book sale near the bank of the Thames. A nice place to just browse for books (classic and modern), maps and prints.

Large Polish restaurant.

Offers spectacular views and the complete dining experience with mouthwatering dishes and indulgent wines to match.

A four-floored pub overlooking the Thames near Blackfriars Bridge.

Riverside Youngs' pub with an excellent view looking straight across the Thames at St. Paul's Cathedral and the rest of The City's iconic skyline.

With a homey and comfortable decor, the appeal of the Hole in the Wall lies in its close proximity to the station and the excellent range of beers on the hand. Used to have a rep for being a spooks hangout due to it being close to MI6 at Vauxhall and is subsequently featured in s

Bar-cinema hybrid. Shows films every night except Friday and Saturday, when it is a normal bar. The back room is fitted with a high-definition projector and screens a range of films, acting as second-run cinema and a bar. Listings can include major sports events as well as mainst

Friendly bar staff pouring chilled beers from a wide selection. Great pub food.

Really great pub with great mix of seating, specialist nights, interesting beers, great modern British pub food, and a nice outdoor area. Different nights including live music, quiz nights. Mixed crowd. Relaxed weekend day times, can get busy in the evenings. Decor is a mix of tr

This used to be the first branch of NatWest bank in the UK and it maintains a lot of the old bank fittings, from pillars to marble floors.

This gastropub is part of Vinopolis but it is definitely beer-focussed—it even has its own microbrewery—with a large selection from around the world.

This inn was built in 1676 after the original establishment was burned down in the Great London fire of 1666. The George is London's only surviving galleried coaching inn, and is one of the oldest pubs south of the Thames.

It used to supply hops to the many breweries that were based in the area in the past. Two different sister pubs now occupy the site:

German theme pub sharing a building with its sister The Wheatsheaf in the basement of the Hop Exchange. Stocks Schnapps and German beer, some of which can be hard to find in London, as well as serving Bavarian cuisine.

Sharing a building with its sister Katzenjammers in the basement of the Hop Exchange. Several, constantly rotating guest beers are regularly on offer. (The original Wheatsheaf had to be moved due the Thameslink railway passing directly over it.).

A real ale pub that offers "a beer festival every day of the week". It puts new and different casks on as the previous one sell out and can have several new beers become available within a single day. Uses it early morning market licence to open with the dawn on weekdays. No bar

Tiny pub that used to be a cafe, attached to Borough Market (it shares the gents' toilets) and owned by the market beer shop, Utobeer. Specialises in bottled beer, especially local and international craft beers.

Beer specialist, which often includes casks from the local Kernel brewery as well as further afield.

A branch of the small, local chain of American-influenced pubs which "aims to do for beer what our culture has done for food and wine".