Southwark Tube Station London
Southwark tube station is served by Jubilee Line and located in the London Borough of Southwark. Southwark tube station is one of the very few complexes on London Underground system that are not too old because it was opened in 1999 as extension of Jubilee Line. Therefore, the building is still pretty novel and has all the modern day facilities such as ticket halls, lifts, escalators, gates and pay phones. The entrance and exit points are also good in number. Main entrance can be made from The Cut that will guide travellers straight to the ticket hall and the same passage is used for exists. However, building this station was not an easy task for the engineers, as they faced several architectural and technical problems during construction, which were finally resolved by creating two open spaces on different levels. So today this station has two different concourses. Places to explore near Southwark Tube Station.
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Restaurants & Coffee Shops
At walking distance from Southwark tube station, commuters can enjoy great Italian food which is served in the nearby Italian restaurants. Aside from it, other cuisines and different types of coffees are also available in the area.
Restaurants:
Baltic Restaurant, E V Restaurant, TAS, Thai Silk & Mar I Terra Restaurants
Coffee Shops:
Caffe Nero, Pret A Manger, Monmouth Coffe Company, Costa Coffee & Starbucks Coffee Co
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Clubs & Bars
If travellers have an intent to try some drinks or beverages, they wouldn’t have to look too far as public houses and clubs can be found near Southwark tube station.
Clubs:
The Stage Door, Heaven & Pulse
Bars:
Imbibe, The Ring, Lord Nelson & The White Hart
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Hotels & Accommodations
Comfortable accommodation facilities are also available in the hotels and guest houses near Southwark tube station.
Hotels:
Travelodge Hotel - London Central Southwark, The Mad Hatter Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Hotel London-Southwark & The Bridge Hotel
Guest Houses:
The Wellington
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Sights and Attractions
The nearest sights and attraction catalogue include famous Shakespeare's Globe that usually remains the centre of attraction for many visitors. Apart from that, there are other fascinating sights as well near Southwark tube station.
Tate Modern, The London Bridge Experience, London Fire Brigade Museum, Kirkaldy Testing Museum & Shakespeare's Globe
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Educational Institutes
The surroundings of Southwark tube station have all three types of educational institutes near it that include university, college and schools.
University:
London South Bank University
Colleges:
Royal College of Surgeons & Morley College
Schools:
City of London School & London Nautical School
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Gift & Bookshops
For people looking to find books on different disciples, this area will prove to be a haven for them. This is also true for people looking to buy gifts for their loved ones, because various book and gift shops are situated near the tube station.
Gift Shops:
Joy, Ganesha
Book Shops:
Calder Bookshop, Ian Allan & Campbell Marcus
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Health & Beauty Services
Demand forhealth clubs and beauty salons as well as spas are not only high in girls living around Southwark tube station, but also among boys too as they are also conscious about their looks and physique. Therefore, gym and beauty centres have a good number of clients in this area.
Gym:
Colombo Centre & Soho Gyms
Spa:
The Sanctuary Spa
Salon:
The Cut & Clipper & O'Sullivan Concept Salons
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Emergency Services
Three police stations are situated near Southwark tube station plus a fire brigade station and ambulance service is also situated to help people in a time of crisis.
Police Station:
Kennington Police Station, Charing Cross Police Station & Snow Hill Police Station
Fire Brigade:
Southwark Fire Station
Ambulance Service:
London Ambulance Service
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Hospitals & clinics
Since many people travel through this station, therefore, a number of hospitals and clinics have sprung up to deal with any untoward medical condition of travelers as well as residents.
Hospitals:
St Thomas' Hospital, London Bridge Hospital & St Bartholomew's Hospital
Clinics:
Blackfriars Medical Practice & Vista Diagnostics
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Shopping Malls
Three shopping malls sited close to Southwark tube station are fulfilling the requirements of shoppers from this and other parts of London.
One New Change Shopping Centre, Elephant & Castle & Hay's Galleria
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Childcare Centres
Parents also have services of a childcare centre near Southwark tube station, where they can leave their kids in case of an urgent work or emergency.
Bright Horizons Tabard Square Early Care & Education Centre
