A power station transformed into an art gallery. A tea warehouse converted into luxury apartments. These are just two examples of the dramatic changes that have taken place on London’s South Bank over the last few decades.
This walk explores the post-war regeneration on the south side of the River Thames in central London that has seen derelict industrial sites and depressed neighbourhoods replaced with iconic buildings and new cultural quarters.
Regeneration is not just about new buildings. Behind the scenes there is also a web of political decisions and power struggles. Regeneration may seem like a good idea but it does not benefit everyone. This walk reveals some of the stories behind the South Bank’s regeneration.
Walk Info
- Distance:
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3 miles
- Level:
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A flat route mostly on the river bank - Suitable for:
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A safe and mostly pedestrianised route
Route suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- Region:
- Greater London
- Setting:
- Towns & Cities
- Landscape:
- People in the landscape Changing landscapes Built landscapes
- Start:
- Royal Festival Hall
- Finish:
- Jamaica Road
- Getting there:
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Nearest mainline stations Waterloo, Waterloo East, Charing CrossNearest stations Waterloo, EmbankmentServed by a range of bus routesPlenty of Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations available in the area
The South Bank Centre
Erica Pani © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain
Community housing, Coin Street
Rory Walsh © RGS-IBG Discovering Britain
.JPG "London South Bank")
