Waterloo Area Guide
A locals' guide to Waterloo
Where do Waterloo locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
southwark,
borough,
elephant and castle,
covent garden,
westminster,
kennington,
west end,
holborn,
soho,
and city
Did you know?
"The bronze statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square has an electric current running through it to deter pigeons."
The Mall is an iconic landmark framing views of the country's most well known building, Buckingham Palace.
James Blackler
The regeneration of the Lambeth area is continuing at a pace...keep your eye on this part of London.
Thomas Holmes
Nothing screams London more than the South Bank, the capital's bustling epicentre...
James Glen
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What locals say about Waterloo
“Lots of young professional, lots of attractions, so central.”
Arcangelo
“Close to everything, fantastic transport links, central London living at its best!”
Local resident
Activities near Waterloo
Love your Soul Presents House With Soul
Hot off the tails from our resounding success at April's boat party we have our next party date for you. Watch this space line up to drop soon ,save the date and grab your tickets quick. 2 Floors of incredible music, including live performances and Caribbean food being served onboard. We have limited capacity and once tickets are gone there are no more, so grab yours now and stick the date in your diary.Read more
Murder, She Didn't Write
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do... is solve it! Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide!Read more
UK AIDS Memorial Quilt
View the entire UK AIDS Memorial Quilt in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall
An Evening Of Chamber Music
Welcome to the second in a new series of chamber concerts in 2025 at the 1901 Arts Club, performed by musicians from London and beyond and hosted by bassoonist Miles Chapman. This concert is dedicated to the compelling music of Mark-Anthony Turnage. Known for his distinctive voice that blends raw emotion with striking innovation, Turnage has crafted a body of work that pushes the boundaries of contemporary classical music. His compositions are often charged with intensity, exploring themes ranging from the personal to the political, while embracing diverse influences from jazz to punk rock. Full event details>> HERERead more
Pygmalion
Rameau Suite from Les Borades Pygmalion One of the UKs most exciting Baroque ensembles returns to the splendour of Middle Temple Hall for a feast of French baroque music, bringing with them a superb cast. Jean-Philippe Rameau described music as the language of the heart. His sudden and unexpected entrance into the world of theatre at the age of 50 revolutionised French baroque opera. Rameaus operas raised the artform to a new level with their sumptuousness, drama, impressive and unforgettable musical vistas and choral tableaus. Fifteen years on, he wrote his hugely popular, one-act masterpiece, Pygmalion. The story is based on the myth of Pygmalion as told in Ovid's Metamorphoses - in which a sculptor falls in love with his own statue of a woman... The concert opens with a suite of ravishing instrumental music from Rameaus lyric tragedy, Les Borades the composers last work. Early Opera Company Conductor - Christian Curnyn Pygmalion - Samuel Boden LAmour - Hilary Cronin Cphise - Jessica Cale Statue - Lauren Lodge-Campbell Approximately 100 minutes in duration (including interval - during which complimentary refreshments are served). This concert is generously sponsored by The Worshipful Company of PaviorsRead more
Celebrating Creativity in Hospitals
A concert thanking NHS staff and volunteers while supporting Horatio's Garden, an outstanding healthcare charity. The renowned musicians Emily Davis, Karen Stephenson, and Sophia Rahman of the Woburn Piano Trio present two favourite piano trios, Beethoven Opus 1 No.1 and Mendelssohn Opus 49 No.1 in D minor, together with the UK premiere of ‘Tales From The 15th Floor’, a piece for cello and piano by British composer Michael Stimpson. The concert is a fundraiser for Horatio's Garden and a thank you to the NHS, with cut-price tickets for NHS staff and volunteers (ID required on door).Read more
Official National Gallery Highlights Tour
Explore the National Gallery's collection and its history. Enjoy an official guided tour approved by a Blue Badge guide. Tours lasts around an hour, giving you plenty of time to enjoy and appreciate the collection at your leisure before or after the tour. Admission to the National Gallery. Live guide. Audio headset. Starting point: -Head through the Getty entrance (groups entrance) and go through the security barriers - You will then head inside Annenberg Court and the tour will depart close to the information desk on the right-hand side - Do not head into the main entrance of the gallery, this is for public and not booked tours. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
About Waterloo
Waterloo is a district of Central London, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. The area is part of a business improvement district known as Waterloo Quarter, which includes The Cut and the Old Vic and Young Vic theatres, including some sections in the London Borough of Southwark. Waterloo is connected to the Strand area on the north bank of the River Thames by Waterloo Bridge.
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