London Borough
From Tower Bridge to Peckham: A Borough of Endless Possibilities.
On Bankside, Tate Modern offers world-class modern art inside a former power station — completely free. Discover more in our guide to Free Museums in London.
Southwark runs along the south bank of the Thames, opposite the City. It has some of London's best food, the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe, and you can walk across the river to St Paul's or the Tower of London.
Best for: First-time visitors, culture lovers
The riverside walk from Tate Modern to Shakespeare's Globe and the Millennium Bridge. Southwark station (Jubilee line) and Blackfriars are close by.
Best for: Food lovers, Gatwick travellers
Borough Market and The Shard are on the doorstep. London Bridge has the Northern and Jubilee lines and Thameslink trains to Gatwick.
Best for: Couples, a local feel
Converted warehouses, Bermondsey Street's restaurants and weekend food stalls, a short walk from Tower Bridge. Bermondsey station is on the Jubilee line.
Best for: Budget stays, good connections
A fast-changing area with good-value hotels, on the Northern and Bakerloo lines. Westminster and the South Bank are a few stops away.
Best for: Longer stays, green spaces
Peckham has rooftop bars and a creative crowd; Dulwich is leafy and quiet, with Dulwich Picture Gallery and its park. Trains and the Overground link both to central London.
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