Mike's review
Visited 2022Fun area to hang out. Around lunchtime there are lots of popups with a variety of things to eat.
From the source
Major arts complex on the Thames, including concert halls, galleries, public foyers, cafes, terraces, and event spaces. Good as both a booked cultural stop and a weather-safe pause.
Supporting source: Legacy import provenance
Plan your visit
Hours
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Royal Festival Hall is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-23:00 and closed Monday. Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room open 90 minutes before events and close when events finish. Hayward Gallery, during exhibitions, is Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday 10:00-20:00, and Sunday 10:00-18:00.
Admission
Free
Booking
Booking recommended
When to go
- Time of day: Afternoon, Evening
- Crowds: Crowded in season
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Multiple food options
- Modern restrooms
- Indoor / covered
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- comfortable shoes
- light layer
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- No guide needed
- Kid-friendly
- Stroller-friendly
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