London Waterloo
Great days out by train and a walk from Waterloo
From art to architecture, hip stores to history, London Waterloo is perfectly positioned for exploring the capital and its riverfront – all within a 20-minute walk. Spend your afternoon discovering the cultural delights the Southbank has to offer or watch the boats go by on a riverside bench and savour the views of one of the world’s greatest cities.
Imperial War MuseumImperial 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 WalkThe 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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Borough MarketBorough 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 cinemaBFI IMAX cinema is the largest 3D cinema screen in Britian – 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 EyeThe 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 MuseumThe 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 toursLondon 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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