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Millennium Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral  from the Tate Britain

Central London

Borough Market, The Globe, Tate Modern and St Paul’s

A short but culturally rich riverside route from London Bridge Station through Borough Market, past Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern, across the Millennium Bridge, to St Paul's Underground Station — two cathedrals and 2,000 years of London culture in 2.1 km

ROUTE ESSENTIALS

Everything you need to set off

START

London Bridge Station

FINISH

St Paul's Station

DISTANCE

2.0 km

DIFFICULTY

easy

BEST TIME

Early Morning

FROM THE ROUTE

London, seen at street level.

Made for visitors who want the icons without losing half a day to planning. Pavements throughout, simple crossings and an Underground station at each end.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

Worth stopping for

Activities

The Anchor Pub

The Anchor is a riverside pub on Bankside near Shakespeare’s Globe. It’s an atmospheric historic alehouse (with parts dating back centuries), offering drinks, riverside views, and a sense of old London charm by the Thames.

Activities

The Tate Modern

Housed in a former power station on the South Bank, the Tate Modern is Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its vast Turbine Hall, rotating exhibitions, and riverside location make it a dynamic cultural destination.

Activities

The Clink Prison Museum

Located near London Bridge in Southwark, The Clink Prison Museum occupies the site of the original Clink jail (dating back to the 12th century). Exhibits evoke historic prison life, medieval punishment devices, and crime in old London.

Historical Site, Activities

Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral is a medieval Gothic cathedral located near London Bridge, serving as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. It is known for its beautiful interior, literary associations, and riverside setting.

Historical Site

One New Change

One New Change is a large retail and office development near St Paul’s Cathedral. Its rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the cathedral and the City skyline, and its modern glass façades contrast with the surrounding historic architecture.

Landmark, Views

Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge is a modern, pedestrian-only suspension bridge that crosses the Thames between St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Modern/Shakespeare’s Globe on the South Bank. It offers striking views of the river and city landmarks. and was built in 2000 to mark the Millennium.

Historical Site, Activities

Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe is a reconstructed open‑air theatre on the South Bank, near the original site of Shakespeare’s playhouse. It stages performances of Shakespeare’s works in a historically informed setting and features a gallery space and visitor exhibitions.

Historical Site, Activities

The Golden Hind

The Golden Hind is a full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s galleon, which circumnavigated the globe in the 16th century. It is docked near Southwark on the Thames and serves as a museum ship open to visitors.

Historical Site, Activities, Food & Dining, Drinks & Pubs

Borough Market

Borough Market is a historic and vibrant food market near London Bridge. It dates back to medieval times and today offers gourmet food stalls, fresh produce, international delicacies, and a lively atmosphere in a compact, bustling setting.

Historical Site, Landmark, Activities

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral is an iconic Anglican cathedral with a striking dome, designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London. Its grand interior, including the Whispering Gallery, crypt, and panoramic views from its dome, make it a central architectural and spiritual landmark.

Landmark

London Bridge

Dating from 1209, this is London's oldest and most historic crossing and spans the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark. The original bridge lasted 600 years and had houses and heads on spikes, but today, you get views of Tower Bridge, the Shard, and the riverside skyline., 

at 3.2 km

London Eye

See the route from above with a 30-minute rotation over the Thames.

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