Southwark is best known for London Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare, the South Bank, Bermondsey and historic riverside London.
History of Southwark
Southwark is one of London’s oldest urban areas south of the Thames. It was historically a place of inns, theatres, markets, docks and outsiders beyond the City’s walls. From Shakespeare’s Bankside to Borough Market, Bermondsey warehouses and modern landmarks, the borough carries a deep mix of commerce, performance, food and riverside life.
What Southwark is famous for
Southwark is famous for London Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare, the South Bank, Bermondsey and historic riverside London. For visitors, this gives the borough a distinctive character within Greater London, whether the appeal is heritage, food, green space, architecture, shopping, sport, riverside scenery or local culture.
Top attractions and places to visit
- Borough Market
- Shakespeare’s Globe
- Tate Modern
- Southwark Cathedral
- The Shard
- Dulwich Picture Gallery
How to experience the borough
A good visit to Southwark works best when you combine the better-known sights with neighbourhood streets, local cafés, parks and historic corners. Mason & Green can support private London itineraries, airport transfers, station transfers and relaxed point-to-point journeys across the capital.
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