Across the river
Across the River Thames, just a short walk from SW1 there is a whole new area to explore, with parks, national tourist attractions alongside hidden gems like the Vauxhall Community Farm. We’ve tried to list the main attractions below, but if you spot any gaps please let us know.
Archbishop’s Park
Archbishop’s Park is an historical park adjacent to Lambeth Palace, which is a short walk from SW1 across Lambeth Bridge. The Park includes an all weather games area, tennis and netball courts, a play area and putting green.
Battersea Park
Battersea Park is a short walk from SW1, across Chelsea Bridge. It is a large park with many different paths and tracks, where people walk, cycle and roller-blade, there’s also a Peace Pagoda and a lake where many different types of birds can be seen. It has a wide range of things to do including, a children’s zoo, adventure playground, all weather pitches, tennis courts and cycle hire. For more information please visit their website.
British Airways London Eye
British Airways London Eye is the world’s highest observation wheel offering passengers amazing panoramic views of the capital. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle, some 25 miles away. For more information please visit their website.
Florence Nightingale Museum 020 7620 0374
St Thomas’ Hospital 2 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EW
www.florence-nightingale.co.uk
A museum with artefacts and archives relating to Florence
Nightingale and the Crimean War, the Nightingale School
and St Thomas’ Hospital. For more information please visit
their website.
London Aquarium
London Aquarium is one of Europe’s largest displays of aquatic life and home to over 350 species in over 50 displays, from sharks, stingrays and clownfish, to moray eels, lionfish and sideways walking crabs. For more information please visit their website.
Museum of Garden History 020 7401 8865
St Mary-at-Lambeth, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB
www.museumgardenhistory.org
The Museum exists to enhance the understanding and
appreciation of the history and development of gardens and
gardening in the UK. The Museum hosts a range of events
throughout the year including lectures, exhibitions and jazz
nights. For more information please visit their website.
Vauxhall City Farm 020 7582 4204
Tyers Street (off Kennington Lane), London, SE11 5JE
Vauxhall City Farm is an inner city community farm, with
activities including spinning and weaving, horse riding,
gardening, animal care and environmental education.
Please phone to confirm opening times. For more information please visit their website.