Its June 21st Boris’ roadmap is complete and we’re free again. So, what are you going to be doing around Vauxhall? We hit up Trip Advisor to find some of the best Vauxhall Experiences and things to do around The Hub.
The Cultured Vauxhall Experience.
A 14-minute walk across the River Thames and down Milbank you’ll find yourself at Tate Britain for a very cultured Vauxhall experience.
What TripAdvisor says:
The home of British art from 1500 to the present day. Tate Britain holds the largest collection of British art in the world. Walk through the history of British art from 1500 to the present day. See masterpieces by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, John Everett Millais, as well as outstanding modern and contemporary art from Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney and Bridget Riley – to name a few. Tate Britain showcases cutting edge British art through its temporary exhibitions and annual art commission.
Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
Cost: FREE
Rating: 4.5 with 3,989 reviews
Website tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
Address: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
The Gintastic Vauxhall Experience.
Love Gin? A 12-minute walk through Vauxhall on a Friday or the weekend and you’re in for a rather unique Vauxhall Experience. A tour of the Beefeater Gin Distillery!
What TripAdvisor says:
Beefeater London: The Home of Gin, the capital’s first dedicated gin distillery. The tour lifts the lid on the extraordinary stories and events behind one of the world’s favourite spirits. Beefeater Gin is the only historic dry gin still distilled in the capital city. As such, is uniquely qualified to tell the remarkable story of the history and production of gin in London. The experience entails a self-discovery stroll through the history of gin in London, as well as a guided tour. A Beefeater host will escort you to the heart of the distillery and explain the hand-crafted production process. They’ll also guide you through a sensory experience of the botanicals that make Beefeater gin. The visit includes a tutored tasting of two Beefeater Gin expressions and culminates with a complimentary Beefeater & Tonic. To enjoy the gin tasting and complimentary G&T, you must be over 18.
Suggested Duration: 1.5 hours (must be prebooked)
Cost: £16.00
Rating: 4.5 with 338 reviews
Website beefeaterdistillery.com/
Address: 20 Montford Place Kennington, London SE11 5DE
The Aww Vauxhall Experience.
Did you know that there’s an actual farm 5 minutes away from the Hive? For this Vauxhall experience we’re going to the farm.
What TripAdvisor says:
Vauxhall City Farm is a little piece of the countryside right in the heart of London; with all the sights, smells, sounds and experiences of rural life. The collection of friendly animals includes rare breed sheep, inquisitive goats, woolly alpacas and spotty pigs. Since 1976 the farm has been a charity that aims to provide the local community with; education services, youth activities, riding therapy, personal development and support programmes and a peaceful escape from city life. The farm and Café are open from 10:30 – 4:00, Tuesday to Sunday.
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: Donations
Rating: 4.5 with 91 reviews
Website vauxhallcityfarm.org/
Address: 165 Tyers Street, London SE11 5HS
The Out-Out Vauxhall Experience.
No time at uni is right without the odd one or two nights out. And for our out-out Vauxhall Experience we’re suggesting a visit to Above The Stag Theatre. It’s just 5 minutes from The Hub.
What TripAdvisor says:
Above The Stag Theatre is an award-winning theatre in Vauxhall. With a focus on producing LGBTQIA+ themed work including new writing, musicals and revivals. They are the only full-time professional LGBT+ theatre in the UK. The multipurpose space includes two theatres, a bar and a gallery.
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: Various
Rating: 5 with 66 reviews
Website abovethestag.org.uk
Address: 72 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
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