When is the best time to visit Bankside Beach?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Bankside Beach
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Bankside Beach is a small sandy foreshore on the Thames with a relaxed, informal atmosphere and great views of the city skyline. It’s ideal for casual strolls, quick picnics, photography and sunset-watching rather than full-day facilities — expect crowds at peak times and an open-air, waterfront vibe. Visit for easy riverside access, people-watching, and a compact sandy spot right by cultural landmarks like the Tate Modern.
Quick answers
Bankside Beach in short
Is Bankside Beach indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Bankside Beach?
52 Hopton St,London,SE1 9JH,United Kingdom.
Right now · 9:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go tomorrow at 12 pm instead.
In its favour
- Best in the evening
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 7° out there
- Hours unknown: check before you go
9°
Clear
- Feels
- 7°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 10pm
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- 12am
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Bankside Beach
- 2 Pulse Bar London · 5 min
- 3 Lyaness · 7 min
- 4 NYnLON · 8 min
- 5 The Glean Restaurant & Bar · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 50 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
- Beach access
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Tourists
- Pet owners
- Couples
Around Bankside
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPulse Bar LondonCocktail bar · 5 min walkGood nowLyanessCocktail bar · 7 min walk
NYnLONRestaurant · 8 min walkThe Glean Restaurant & BarRestaurant · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time