Waterloo visitor guide | London Waterloo

Opened in 1898, Waterloo tube station is currently the second busiest underground station in London and is well placed for a variety of Waterloo hotels, restaurants and attractions. Neighbouring districts include the South Bank, Westminster and Lambeth. Waterloo tube station is in Zone 1 and serves the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and the Waterloo & City lines. Its adjacent stations are Lambeth North, Embankment, Westminster, Southwark, Kennington and Bank.

Attractions Near Waterloo

For a bird's eye view of London, visit the London Eye, a giant observation wheel which offers half hour rotation rides. Each year, 3.5 million people climb aboard this amazing triumph of engineering, which has become an internationally recognised London landmark. The London Aquarium, in the County Hall by the Thames, is devoted to aquatic life of all descriptions. Kids will love the hands-on elements where they can get up close to starfish, shellfish and other creatures. Opened by the Queen in 2000, the Millennium Bridge was designed by acclaimed architect Sir Norman Foster in partnership with sculptor Sir Anthony Caro. The first pedestrian bridge to be built across the Thames for over 100 years, it became known to Londoners as the 'wobbly bridge' due to the rocking sensations experienced by the first users. The wobble has since been successfully corrected by engineers.

Restaurants And Bars Near Waterloo

Housed in railway arches by Waterloo station, the Hole in the Wall is a bustling pub favoured by London's commuters for its good selection of beers. If you fancy some live entertainment with your pint, The Archduke is a pub with a pianist playing jazz music. Loco Mensa is a family-friendly Italian restaurant serving an extensive range of pastas and pizzas and is handy for many Waterloo hotels and visitor attractions. Theatre-goers should check out the Waterloo Bar and Kitchen for a pre-performance bite to eat.

Here are tube stations close to Waterloo:

Here are theatres close to Waterloo: