Get inspired on London's South Bank

By Simon Raven
The South Bank of the River Thames in London is one of the best places to experience the UK capital for the first time. Check out striking views of Big Ben, London Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the super modern sights of the Gherkin and the impossing Shard. Take a spin on the Millennium wheel or visit some of the best cultural institutions in the city, such as the Tate Modern, Festival Hall, the South Bank Centre and the British Film Institute. The time to visit London is now!

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