South Bank Beach

Let the seaside come to you during the Thames Festival at the South Bank beach, when the banks of The Thames are transformed by beach huts, sand and a pop up cafe.

Thames beach
Brought to you by the Southbank Centre as part of its Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations, the South Bank beach aims to bring all the sunshine and fun of the seaside to the centre of London. With tonnes of sand, artistic beach huts and the chance to catch a few rays of sunshine over your weekend, the beach is bound to be popular with all ages during the spring and summer.

Seaside thrills
The area outside the Southbank Centre along Queen's Walk is being transformed for the South Bank beach, where you can gaze at the 14 artist commissioned beach huts along the 70 metres of urban seaside. Head to the banks of the River Thames for a mini holiday by the seaside as part of the Southbank Centre's nostalgic celebration of Britishness.

Festival of Britain
As well as all the family friendly events taking place on the South Bank beach, the Festival of Britain anniversary celebrations also feature a number of other outdoor zones where you can while away the day. Have a go on the rides at the vintage inspired funfair, grab a snack at a retro fish and chip van, listen to live music at the new bandstand on Southbank Centre Square and take a walk through a reimagined landscape of the British countryside, complete with a giant straw fox and water fountains.

Festival of Britain Anniversary

South Bank Funfair

Dishoom Chowpatty Beach
Visitors to the beach can also pick up a bite to eat at a pop up cafe inspired by Bombay beach culture. The Dishoom Chowpatty Beach is made from reclaimed and recycled materials and serves exotic street food and drinks.

Dishoom Chowpatty Beach

The South Bank beach is open from Friday 22nd April - Sunday 4th September 2011. Admission is free.

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