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London, with room to wander
A painting, an object, a path through the park. Three free places to give a London day a little direction without filling every hour.
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BFI Southbank
Film culture beside the river, from retrospectives to new releases, with several screens and a programme that rewards looking beyond the obvious title.
- Location
- Belvedere Road, Southbank, London, SE1 8XT, England
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A place worth knowing
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Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026
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BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road, Southbank, London, SE1 8XT, England
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Belvedere Road, Southbank, London, SE1 8XT, England
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