Directions and Opening Times | Southbank Centre.
Southbank Centre is positioned in the heart of London’s thriving South Bank and welcomes visitors 364 days a year. Relax with a glass of wine on Festival Terrace, wander through the Royal Festival Hall foyers, take part in one of hundreds of free events, enjoy a meal from an array of cafes and restaurants, browse the shops and markets or visit one of Southbank Centre’s iconic venues - Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room, the Hayward Gallery and the Saison Poetry Library.
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX
Southbank Centre is a short walk away from Covent Garden and Westminster and minutes from the Waterloo, Charing Cross and Embankment London Underground and British Rail stations.
For information on step-free access to Southbank Centre, see our Photo Access Maps in our Access Information pages.
Find the best route for getting to Southbank Centre by visiting
Transport for London's Journey Planner.
Nearest underground stations:
Waterloo (Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo and City lines)
Embankment (Circle and District lines)
Nearest railway stations:
Waterloo
Waterloo East
Charing Cross
By bus
Buses stop on Waterloo Bridge, in York Road, in Belvedere Road and in Stamford Street.
By river
Boats stop at Festival Pier.
By bike
Bike stands are located in Southbank Centre Square.
We have parking available if you will be driving to Southbank Centre.
Coming soon
Royal Festival Hall
Wandsworth Schools' Music presents A Brighter Sound
Mon 22 Mar 10
A lively festival of vocal and instrumental music from primary, secondary and special scho.. More info
Purcell Room
Mon 22 Mar 10
Acclaimed Venezuelan pianist Clara Rodriguez presents joropos, waltzes and merengues in a .. More info
The Clore Ballroom
Tue 23 Mar 10
Acclaimed British composer, Errollyn Wallen, has worked alongside Pegasus Opera singing le.. More info
Royal Festival Hall
Tue 23 Mar 10
Ivor Setterfield conducts London's largest regular choir and the Trafalgar Sinfonia i.. More info
Purcell Room
Tue 23 Mar 10
The eclectic jazz sound of Polar Bear meets the serene and unforgettable voice of Zena Edw.. More info