Southwark
District of City of London
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.513 and -0.092 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 30' 46" and W -0° 5' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:13 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:30 am and 5:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Southwark

The district Southwark of City of London in Greater London (England) is a subburb located in United Kingdom a little east of London, the country's capital place.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (60 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cheval Three Quays

Address
0,5 mi
Lower Thames Street 40
EC3R 6AG London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lalit london

Address
0,9 mi
181 Tooley Street
SE1 2JR London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shangri-La at The Shard London

Address
0,6 mi
St. Thomas Street 31
SE1 9QU London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
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Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ST MARY APARTMENTS

Address
0,4 mi
10 ST MARY AT HILL
EC3R 8EE LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


Bermondsey Square

Address
1,1 mi
Bermondsey Square 12-14
SE1 3UN London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Monument One

Address
0,5 mi
24-25 Great Tower Street
EC3R 5AQ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 17:00


London Bridge

Address
0,6 mi
8 - 18 London Bridge St
SE1 9SG London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Marlin Apartments Empire Square

Address
0,8 mi
34 Long LANE
SE1 4Na London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Union Apartments

Address
0,6 mi
Various Addresses
SE1 1SZ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn London Bridge

Address
1,0 mi
201 - 211 Long Lane
SE1 4PN London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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City Hall, in London

Published: October 31, 2013
Length: 08:11 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: LondonDrum

Video showing City Hall in London. From http://www.londondrum.com/cityguide/city-hall.php The video is provided by http://www.londondrum.com, a tourist guide to London with information about...


London: A Walk Along The River Thames South Bank, From The OXO Tower to The Shard - 19th May, 2014

Published: June 01, 2014
Length: 51:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

This film features footage taken from a walk along the South Bank of the River Thames in Southwark, beginning at the OXO Tower and ending at The Shard skyscraper. Along the journey a number...


South Bank, London in HD

Published: June 28, 2011
Length: 08:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Philip Dean

The south bank of London's Thames River is a great place to walk. Start at Tower Bridge and follow the Queen's Way past City Hall, the Hays Gallery, HMS Belfast, London Bridge, Borough Market,...


Southwark Olympic Poem

Published: September 03, 2012
Length: 26:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: southwarkcouncil

Pupils from Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, Harris Academy Peckham, Walworth Academy, Globe Academy and Dulwich Library Young Poets took part in Southwark's unique celebration of the ...


A Walk Across Tower Bridge, London, England - 15th June, 2014

Published: June 19, 2014
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

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アキーラさん!イギリス・ロンドン・タワーブリッジ11,Tower-bridge,London,UK

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 54:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 憂国の旅人 アキーラ旅Travel Channel 1

When I visied at London in England on May in 2012,I went to see the Tower bridge. 2012年5月にイギリス・ロンドンを訪問した際に、タワーブリッジを訪問した。タワー...


アキーラさん!イギリス・ロンドン・タワーブリッジ10,Tower-bridge,London,UK

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 54:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Electric Bike Rentals Tour East London and the Docklands

Published: August 02, 2012
Length: 36:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Volt

Electric bike rentals. Hire bikes riding through Wapping, Tower Bridge, St Katherines Dock, Canary Wharf and Royal Docks.


Caroline on tour with 37423

Published: August 06, 2008
Length: 23:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: batman51

An inspection trip (!) around the "Southern", on this occasion leaving London Bridge for Grain via Lewisham, with Caroline, a former Hastings DEMU buffet car.


London Bridge to New Cross Gate

Published: May 05, 2011
Length: 00:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chairman Pip

The journey from London Bridge to New Cross Gate, taking in the sights from the train.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Greater London

Greater London is an administrative area, ceremonial county and the London region of England. It was created as an area for local government on 1 April 1965, comprising the City of London and 32 London boroughs, of which twelve are Inner London boroughs and twenty are Outer London boroughs. The ceremonial county created at the same time, and used for the purposes of the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, does not include the City of London.

Located at 51.5, -0.0833333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greater London, Geography of London, NUTS 1 statistical regions of England, Local government in London, Metropolitan areas of England, NUTS 1 statistical regions of the European Union, Interested parties in planning in the United Kingdom, Ceremonial counties, Counties of England established in 1965

City Hall (London)

City Hall is the headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA) which comprises the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It is located in Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002, two years after the Greater London Authority was created.

Located at 51.5047, -0.0783333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Southwark, Lattice shell structures, Buildings and structures completed in 2002, Norman Foster buildings, High-tech architecture, City and town halls in London, Greater London Authority, Visitor attractions in Southwark

London Dungeon

The London Dungeon is a popular London tourist attraction, which recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style aimed at younger audiences. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides. Opening in 1974, it was initially designed as a museum of macabre history, but the Dungeon has evolved to become an actor-led, interactive experience. The Dungeon is operated by Merlin Entertainments.

Located at 51.5056, -0.0858333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Merlin Entertainments Group, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Visitor attractions in London, Visitor attractions in Southwark, Animatronic attractions, 1974 establishments in England

Fashion and Textile Museum

The Fashion and Textiles Museum is a museum based in Bermondsey dedicated to all aspects of fashion and textile design. Founded in 2003 by the designer Zandra Rhodes, the museum is now operated by Newham College and rather than running a permanent exhibition, offers an ongoing programme of temporary displays.

Located at 51.4986, -0.0811111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Textile museums in the United Kingdom, Fashion, Fashion museums in the United Kingdom, Museums in Southwark, Museums established in 2003

Guy's Hospital

Guy's Hospital is a large NHS hospital in the borough of Southwark in central London. It is administratively a part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. It is a large teaching hospital and is, with St. Thomas' Hospital and King's College Hospital, the location of King's College London School of Medicine (formerly known as the GKT School of Medicine).

Located at 51.5035, -0.08687 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
NHS hospitals in London, Health in Southwark, Skyscrapers in Southwark, King's College London, Teaching hospitals in London, 1721 establishments in England, Hospitals established in the 1720s, Buildings and structures completed in 1974, NHS London, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Southwark Towers

Southwark Towers was a high rise building at 32 London Bridge Street, designed by tp bennett architects, overlooking London Bridge station, in Southwark, London. Completed in 1975, it was 100 metres tall and had 25 floors in three wings. In 2008 it was demolished to make way for The Shard, which at 310 metres (1020 feet) is the tallest building in the United Kingdom and the European Union. The building was formerly occupied by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Located at 51.5045, -0.0864444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1975, Buildings and structures demolished in 2009, Former buildings and structures of Southwark, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Bermondsey Market

Officially called New Caledonian Market, Bermondsey Market is an antiques market located at Bermondsey Square on Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey, part of the London Borough of Southwark, in South London, England. The location was formerly the site of Bermondsey Abbey. The site underwent redevelopment in 2006 and the Market remained open during this period.

Located at 51.4974, -0.0811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Retail markets in London, 1950 establishments in England

Tooley Street

Tooley Street is a road in Central and South London connecting London Bridge to St Saviour's Dock; it runs past Tower Bridge on the Southwark/Bermondsey side of the River Thames, and forms part of the A200 road.

Located at 51.5047, -0.0836056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Southwark

White Cube

White Cube is a contemporary art gallery owned by Jay Jopling with two branches in London: Mason's Yard in central London and Bermondsey in South East London, one in Hong Kong and one in São Paulo. The Hoxton Square space in the East End of London was closed at the end of 2012. The gallery became famous curating Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn and other internationally recognised artists.

Located at 51.4997, -0.081864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in London, Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom, Buildings and structures in Hackney, Visitor attractions in Hackney, Art galleries established in 1993, 1993 establishments in England

Hay's Galleria

Hay's Galleria is a major riverside tourist attraction on the Jubilee Walk in the London Borough of Southwark situated on the south bank of the River Thames. Originally a warehouse and associated wharf (Hay's Wharf) for the port of London, it was redeveloped as a visitor attraction in the 1980s. It is a Grade II listed structure.

Located at 51.5058, -0.0837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Retail buildings in London, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Grade II* listed buildings in London, Grade II listed buildings in London, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United Kingdom, London docks, Visitor attractions in Southwark, St Martins Property Group

More London

More London is a new development on the south bank of the River Thames, immediately south-west of Tower Bridge in London. The southern exit is on Tooley Street. It includes the City Hall, a sunken amphitheatre called The Scoop, office blocks, shops, restaurants, cafes, and a pedestrianized area containing open-air sculptures and water features, including fountains lit by coloured lights. The Hilton London Tower Bridge hotel opened in September 2006.

Located at 51.505, -0.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Redevelopment projects in London, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Visitor attractions in Southwark

Bermondsey Abbey

Bermondsey Abbey was an English Benedictine monastery. Most widely known as an 11th-century foundation, it had a precursor mentioned in the early 8th century, and was centred on what is now Bermondsey Square, the site of Bermondsey Market, Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark, southeast London, England.

Located at 51.4975, -0.0808333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1082 establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, Monasteries in London, Monasteries in Surrey, Former buildings and structures of Southwark, Benedictine monasteries in England, 1536 disestablishments in England

Southwark St John Horsleydown

Southwark St John Horsleydown was a small parish on the south bank of the River Thames in London, opposite the Tower of London. The name Horsleydown, apparently derived from the "horse lie-down" next to the river, is no longer used. The parish was created by splitting St Olave's parish in 1733.

Located at 51.504, -0.079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Southwark, Parishes united into districts (Metropolis), Former civil parishes in England

The Urban Academy

The Urban Academy is a post-16 educational and life skills academy at 34 Decima Street in south London. It was founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh and is run by her Kids Company organisation.

Located at 51.4974, -0.0831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Southwark

Bricklayers' Arms

Bricklayers' Arms is a busy road intersection between A2 and the London Inner Ring Road in south London, England. It is the junction of Tower Bridge Road, Old Kent Road, New Kent Road and Great Dover Street; Old Kent Road and New Kent Road east-bound are connected by a flyover. The area is named after a local coaching inn that was situated at the junction. It is also the former site of a large railway facility.

Located at 51.4943, -0.08697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway goods stations in the United Kingdom, Streets in Southwark, Elevated overpasses in London, Railway depots in London

St John Horsleydown

St John Horsleydown was the Anglican parish church of Horsleydown in Bermondsey, South London, Built for the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches to the designs of Nicholas Hawksmoor and John James in. 1726-33, it was noted for its distinctive spire in the form of a tapering column.

Located at 51.5019, -0.0783333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Southwark, Former churches in London, Grade II listed churches in London, Religious buildings completed in 1727, Church of England churches in London, 18th-century Church of England church buildings

St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey

St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey is an Anglican church dedicated to St Mary Magdalen in Bermondsey in the London Borough of Southwark. The present building is late 17th century and is a Grade II* listed building. Its parish extends as far as the Thames. The parishes of St Olave Tooley Street, St Luke Grange Road and St John Horsleydown have all been merged into it.

Located at 51.4984, -0.081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Southwark, Grade II* listed churches in London

The Scoop

The Scoop is an outdoor amphitheatre situated on the south side of the River Thames near Tower Bridge in London, located underneath City Hall, providing seating for approximately 800 people. Designed by Townshend Landscape Architects, it is a venue used during the summer to show films, musical performances and theatre productions by such companies as The Steam Industry and The Pantaloons. In June 2008, films shown at The Scoop included The Dam Busters, Atonement and Withnail and I.

Located at 51.505, -0.0791667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amphitheatres in the United Kingdom, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Music venues in London, Parks and open spaces in Southwark

St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is a comprehensive secondary school for girls. It is a voluntary aided Church of England school in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark and is affiliated to the Woodard Schools group. It caters for girls aged 11–18 and is sited on New Kent Road near Elephant and Castle, in the London Borough of Southwark.

Located at 51.4947, -0.0875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Girls' schools in London, Woodard Schools, Comprehensive schools in Southwark, Secondary schools in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark

SeOne

SeOne was a nightclub in London, United Kingdom. It claimed to be London's largest licensed nightclub with a capacity of 3,000 people. It was located on Weston Street underneath the London Bridge transit centre. The licensing authority requiried the nightclub to scan and retain clubbers' ID details. SeOne used Clubscan for this purpose. On 22 February 2010 it officially closed down due to financial difficulties. On 21 May 2010 it reopened as Debut London, a live music and club venue.

Located at 51.5042, -0.084725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nightclubs in London, Event venues established in 2002, 2002 establishments in England, Populated places in Podunavlje District

Long Lane, Southwark

Long Lane is a major road in Southwark, south London, England. At the northwest end is a complicated junction with Borough High Street, Marshalsea Road, Tabard Street, and Great Dover Street. The historic St George the Martyr church, with Dickensian connections, is at this junction, now standing on an island surrounded by roads and cut off from its original churchyard. In this church the eponymous Dickens character Little Dorrit was baptised and married.

Located at 51.4993, -0.086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Southwark

Bermondsey Square

Bermondsey Square is located on Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey, part of the London Borough of Southwark, in south London, England. The location was formerly the site of the 11th century Bermondsey Abbey. Archaeological excavations were undertaken in 2005–6 by English Heritage. The earliest medieval remains found were a Norman church from around 1080, which was recorded in the Domesday Book.

Located at 51.4974, -0.0811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Southwark

Southwark Crown Court

The Crown Court, Southwark is one of three Crown Court buildings in London SE1, along with Inner London Crown Court and Blackfriars Crown Court. Opened in 1983, the brick building is located on the south bank of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, next to Hay's Galleria. It contains 15 courtrooms, making it the fourth largest court centre in the country, and is a designated serious fraud centre.

Located at 51.5056, -0.0823 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1983 establishments in England, Crown Courts, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Courts in London

London Bridge bus station

London Bridge bus station serves the London Bridge area of the city of London and is situated at the London Bridge tube and rail station. There are three stands at the station which are situated at the station forecourt. The services that use this bus station are routes 17, 43, 48, 141, 149, 521, N21 and N343.

Located at 51.5056, -0.08687 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in London

Southwark St Olave

Southwark St Olave was an ancient civil and ecclesiastical parish on the south bank of the River Thames, covering the area around where Shard London Bridge now stands in the modern London Borough of Southwark. The boundaries varied over time but in general the parish stretched east from London Bridge past Tower Bridge to St Saviour's Dock. Southwark St Olave and St Thomas replaced the civil parish in 1896. It was abolished in 1904 and absorbed by Bermondsey parish.

Located at 51.5044, -0.0808333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Southwark, Parishes united into districts (Metropolis), Former civil parishes in England

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Tower of London: Twr Brdge Rd/Grange Rd, Tower of London (source)

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Tower of London: Tooley St/Abbots Lane, Tower of London (source)

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Tower of London: Tower Bridge Rd/Rothsay St, Tower of London (source)

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London: The View from The Shard − North, London (source)

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London: The View from The Shard − East, London (source)

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