{"id":2730,"date":"2009-07-06T10:21:54","date_gmt":"2009-07-06T14:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=2730"},"modified":"2013-11-20T17:42:33","modified_gmt":"2013-11-20T21:42:33","slug":"low-cost-south-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/06\/low-cost-south-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Cost London: South Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"
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London Vacation Rental 2 Bedroom in Bermondsey (LN-409)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In the summer, there\u2019s no place better to spend your time\u2014without spending a lot of money\u2014than on London<\/a>\u2019s South Bank. Whether you stay for a week or a month, you\u2019ll find free things to see and do there every day\u2014and New York Habitat will also help you save with rental accommodations in the area, from an apartment in Vauxhall<\/a> to a vacation rental in Southwark<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The warm weather brings with it a slew of summer festivals on the South Bank<\/strong>\u2014and many of the shows and activities don\u2019t charge admission. There\u2019s free African and Caribbean dance outside Royal Festival Hall, as well as Brazilian, jazz, classical, swing and alternative music as part of late-night Fridays and lunchtime concerts. Look for live theatrical performances, outdoor movie screenings, comedy and acrobatics, and a temporary funhouse for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Traveling with the kids? You\u2019ll want to check out the Terrible Infants and Potted Pirates Workshop at the South Bank Centre in Lambeth<\/a> for free live plays, improv and puppetry. Another big draw is the popular \u201cappearing rooms\u201d fountains for kids to play in\u2014but be sure to bring along a towel, bathing suit and change of clothes from your nearby New York Habitat flat.<\/p>\n

Stroll a bit further along the Thames and you\u2019ll come to the impressively housed Tate Modern in Southwark<\/a>, with free permanent exhibits, changing video installations and a temporary bird-watching booth<\/strong> set up outside to see the peregrines (similar to falcons) nesting in its chimney. Close by is The Scoop, a sunken outdoor theatre that hosts free evening shows. This year\u2019s schedule includes Greek drama and kids\u2019 productions. If you keep an eye open, you may also catch the spectacular river pageant floating past as part of the ongoing Story of London festival.<\/p>\n

If all of this non-stop, no-cost action makes you hungry, stop by the summer food market for some free samples of local, organic and traditional English foods. Then, with all the money you\u2019ve saved, spring for a refreshing shandy, Pimm\u2019s Cup or pint at the historic, riverside Anchor Pub<\/strong>.
\nTo stay close to South Bank this summer, consider these New York Habitat vacation rentals:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A gorgeous, modern\u00a02-bedroom rental in Bermondsey, Southwark (LN-688)<\/a>\u00a0with hardwood floors and large floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to brighten the space. Here you will have access to WiFi Internet and telephone, as well as weekly cleaning services.

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London Apartment 2 Bedroom in Lambeth (LN-711)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A stunning, modern 2-bedroom vacation rental in Lambeth (LN-711)<\/a> on the second floor of a converted coffee or tea warehouse built originally in 1850. This chic, loft-style space has its walk-up entrance in the courtyard and comes with double beds, whitewashed brick walls, fireplace, Baltic pine flooring, and a roof terrace with seating under a vine-covered pergola. The flat sleeps five, but a baby\u2019s crib can be supplied at no extra cost.<\/p>\n

To get the most bang for your buck (or your British pound), stay in a New York Habitat accommodation near South Bank this summer. For a full itinerary, go to http:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/<\/a> \u2014and leave a comment below to let us know which free events interest you!<\/p>\n

South Bank not for you? Check out our other article about great deals in London:<\/p>\n

– Low Cost London: Mayfair<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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