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Art, a river walk and something to eat

An exhibition at the Hayward, time along the river and a food stop around Borough. Choose your commitments and leave space between them.

Covered entrance at Borough Market in London, photographed in August 2017

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Make the exhibition your main appointment, then keep the next part loose. Walking along the river changes the scale of the afternoon, from looking closely indoors to seeing the city around you.

Borough Market and Padella are alternative food ideas, not two compulsory meals. Allow time to get between the South Bank and London Bridge, and check the market’s trading days or the restaurant’s queue before relying on either. The linked records carry the current hours and addresses.

01.

Hayward Gallery

Choose an exhibition you want to spend time with. Check its entry slots before building the day around it.

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road · South Bank
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02.

Borough Market

Browse before buying. Keep lunch open to whatever catches your attention on the day.

8 Southwark Street · Borough & London Bridge
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03.

Padella Borough Market

A more focused pasta plan. Let the virtual queue and separate service times shape when you arrive.

6 Southwark Street · Borough & London Bridge
££ · Italian
Mon, Mon, Tue, Tue, Wed, Wed, Thu, Thu, Fri, Fri, Sat, Sat, Sun, Sun · See full hours at the restaurant
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