Best things to do in Southwark this summer

Southwark is the place to be this summer, and luckily for you, you won’t have to lift a finger.

We’ve lined up the five best things to do in Southwark this summer, and all you have to do is book your tickets and turn up.

Borough Market

One of the best markets in London, Borough Market is within touching distance from Southwark. 

Go hungry and you will not be disappointed, for here’s where you can get your caffeine fix at one of London’s most revered coffee shops (Monmouth Coffee), sample the UK’s finest regional cheeses (Neal’s Yard Dairy), and gorge on any number of farm-fresh street-food faves.

Duck confit sandwiches, juicy pork burgers and zingy Korean fried chicken for the win.

TripAdvisor reviewer Beyond Borders said: “Borough Market is a buzzing hub of culinary treasures perfect for wandering, sampling, and grazing your way through some of the best bites London has to offer.

“The smell of sizzling street food hits you the moment you step under the old iron-and-glass roof, blending with the sweet aroma of fresh pastries and the sharp tang of artisan cheeses.”

This market is one of a kind, and certainly one that is ensured to fill your stomachs this summer.

Today, their mission is to show that food can be made and sold in ways that are better for people, for the planet and for the sheer pleasure of eating.

Shakespeare’s Globe

On the bank of the Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe theatre is a treat for bookworms and architect enthusiasts. 

Snap a selfie or six in front of its oak-timbered facade and thatched roof (the only thatched roof permitted in London since the Great Fire in 1666, fact fans).

Then take the guided tour for a peep behind the stage curtain and expert insights into what life was like for actors in the Elizabethan era. 

You can even catch performances of classic Shakespeare plays during the summer season.

For all Shakespeare enthusiasts, play lovers and bookworms, this is the place for you this summer. 

Southbank

It’s not all about spending loads of money to have a day out in London. Southwark is home to the Southbank, an idyllic spot for a summer stroll. 

Or, if you’d prefer to rest your legs, then you can purchase the London Pass.

The London Pass has you covered! You could save up to 50% on regular entry fees for nearly 100 London tours, activities and attractions, including many in Southwark. 

The View from The Shard, the London Bridge Experience, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, Southwark Cathedral and the Golden Hinde are all on The London Pass. 

So, this is yet another idea of how to spend the perfect day out in Southwark.

Madame Tussauds

Would you like to meet the Royal Family? Or Kylian Mbappe? Well you can… sort of.

While you’re in London, Madame Tussauds is only a stone throw away from Southwark station. Here, you can meet all royalty, all celebrities… as waxworks. 

Madame Tussauds wax museum has been a major tourist attraction in London since it opened in the 1830s, an era viewed as being when the city’s tourism industry began.

TripAdvisor reviewer Molly B said: “Madame Tussauds was easy to get to and easy to get inside,

“We didn’t have to wait long outside as we had pre-booked our tickets.

“There are lots of figures and areas which are set up or posed.”

Overall, we have lined up fantastic opportunities for you and your family, to immerse yourself in fun, in the wonderful borough of Southwark. 

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