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South Bank is a rich tapestry of culture, history, nightlife and unique pubs! That’s only the tip of the iceberg. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

South Bank is more of a stretch of riverside, spanning alongside the River Thames as you may assume. It\u2019s considered something close to the cultural heart of London. Many things await you in this quirky locale, including the Southbank Centre, National Theatre, a plethora of historic pubs and a pleasant community to top it all off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROPERTIES AND PRICES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

TO BUY:<\/b> South Bank is a thriving cultural and social hub both. It\u2019s also located in a popular pocket of London. Expectedly, the prices can range from middling to the millions; the cost of a one-bedroom flat can range from \u00a3295,000 to \u00a31,000,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TO RENT:<\/b> Renting in South Bank is a similar story. Renting is popular, so the properties are indeed beautiful, though it is considerably more expensive to rent in this area than it is in London suburbs. A one-bedroom flat can cost you from \u00a31,400pcm and upwards. South Bank isn\u2019t too<\/em> popular with students, so flat-shares and the like are harder to come by. These, when found, begin at around \u00a3500pcm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TO STAY: <\/b>Typically, luxury serviced apartments in South Bank and the surrounding area start at around \u00a3100 per night. You can browse through some of our available properties here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unsplash \/ Jamie Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GREEN SPACES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

South Bank is admittedly more of a waterside area. Due to its location by the Thames, a lot of its venues and restaurants face toward the river; in fact, you\u2019re more likely to find riverside attractions here than you are in green spaces. There are some nearby that are definitely worth noting, however. Additionally, South Bank’s central location means that famous parks such as Hyde Park are just a few train stops away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Southbank Boardwalk definitely doesn\u2019t count as a park, but there are<\/em> trees, so we\u2019re including it! Quite literally just a stretch of walkway, the boardwalk takes you directly alongside the River Thames. Street artists can usually be found here. If you\u2019re lucky, you may spot an artist while they\u2019re working, or even meet a performing artist on your journey. It\u2019s a great spot to take in some views of the city, or even catch some rare sun rays on a pleasant stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definitely more of a leafier space: Jubilee Park & Garden was actually created for the Royal Jubilee. This is more family-oriented and it\u2019s incredibly well maintained. Plus, it\u2019s right next to the London Eye. You could go sightseeing in the Eye then pop down for a chillax and a cat nap while the kids play in the play area. This park can<\/em> be exceptionally busy. Therefore, it\u2019s fantastic for making friends, but if you\u2019re more of an introvert perhaps stick to the early morning, when crowds are sparser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THINGS TO DO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

South Bank is a very lively area, especially during summertime. The riverside aesthetic just compliments the lively summer vibes incredibly well. Many restaurants and pubs have outdoor seating, too, so it\u2019s a very sunshine-oriented area despite being smack bang in the middle of gloomy London! Here are some of our favourite things to get up to in South Bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n