London Guide

National London Theatre is just a 5-minute walk from Waterloo station and has three theatres showing a varied amount of productions, musicals, classics and new plays. 

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Imperial War Museum is within 10-minutes walk from London Waterloo. The Holocaust Exhibition uses historical material to tell the story of the Nazis' persecution of the Jews and other groups before and during the Second World War. The museum also holds new exhibitions throughout the year

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The Jubilee Walk links more than 30 London attractions on this 14-mile trek. Leave London Waterloo station from exit 5 and follow signs to London Eye/Jubilee Walk, where you can pick up the trail from Embankment and head east towards the Southbank Centre following disc markings in the shape of a crown along the way. 

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Circular walk from London Waterloo. This walk is packed with the best of London: great views, famous churches, ancient pubs and even a fantastic patisserie. 

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Borough Market offers a feast for all the senses without the weighting heavily on the wallet. There are endless tempting food stalls and tastings, and when you want a breather, just take your gourmet snack down to the Thames. From London Waterloo it is a 30 minute riverside stroll along the South Bank or take any trains from Waterloo East to London Bridge, where it is a few minutes’ walk. 

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BFI IMAX cinema is the largest 3D cinema screen in Britain – as the height of five London double-decker buses and 26m wide. The cinema is just a short walk from London Waterloo and has a full programme of viewings throughout the year. 

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The London Eye is a major attraction and stands a massive 135 metres high on the South Bank between Waterloo and Westminster Bridges. Stunning views include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 

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The Florence Nightingale Museum presents a unique collection showing the life of the “Lady with the Lamp”, featuring many fascinating objects, including the medicine chest she took with her to the Crimea, nursing uniforms and personal items such as childhood mementoes and family possessions. The Museum is located in the grounds of St Thomas’ Hospital about 5 minutes’ walk from London Waterloo. 

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London Duck tours allow you to admire the capitals sights with a difference in an amphibious vehicle on both road and ricer. The 75 minute tour passes the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. The Duck tour departure point is a ten minute walk from London Waterloo train station, behind the London Eye on Chicheley Street. 

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The Old Vic Theatre is just a 5 minute walk from Waterloo Station. It is one of the best known and best loved theatres in the world, synonymous with the greatest acting talent that Britain has ever produced. This iconic 192-year-old building has a rich history of great performances and The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, continues to attract the best creative talent from the UK and all over the world to tread its famous boards. For more information, visit www.oldvictheatre.com

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South Bank is a thriving, vibrant area of London with lots to see and do. The area offers a mix of music and film to debates, festivals and all sorts of free events. South Bank makes a great destination for visitors. Click here for a map of South Bank and more information.  

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Experience the best of London aboard The Original Tour’s famous red open-top buses. London's most popular sightseeing tour offers its guests the ultimate introduction to the capital and includes entertaining English-speaking guides, an unrivalled fleet of superb modern buses, three main tour routes, two of which offer full multi-lingual commentary, 3 fascinating free walking tours, a fantastic free Thames Hop-on Hop-off river cruise pass, and an exclusive Kids' Club.

All hop-on hop-off tickets are valid for 24-hours across over 80 conveniently located stops.

*** SPECIAL OFFER from 1 October 2012 until 28 February 2013, all tickets are valid for 48 hours: 2 days sightseeing for the price of 1! ***

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