Description: The Tate Modern is just a few minutes walk from a number of stations, including Southwark, London Bridge and Borough station and you’ll find yourself weaving amongst hedges and odd buildings to get to it. However, let me reassure you, it’s pretty difficult to walk past, with a towering industrial feel, that will remind you of 1950’s sugar factories. In fact, the Tate Modern wasn’t the original cultural centre it now is, it was once a power station that ran for almost a hundred years. Now, the Tate Modern houses numerous live and still exhibitions including Doris Salcedo, Olafur Eliasson’s “The Weather Project” and Rachel Whitehead. In the largest atrium, of the old powerhouse, the Tate Modern allows artists to utilise the whole space, which gives people to explore the art in it’s entirety. Wonder around, marvel in the echoes and poke around the crevices of the Tate.

Description: From the street, the gallery and now onto the bankside. The Tate Modern sits by the Thames, making it convenient to catch a little air and watch the passerby’s. Now the choice is yours, to sit by the bench, watch a performer blow huge bubbles or eat with a view: if you chose the latter then I suggest the Founders Arms, a glass pub that gives you a clear view of the colossal St. Paul’s and the river Thames. With a casual feel, you can sit on the patio (if it’s warm) and devour sharer plates and fine cooked burgers. Of course, seeing as you’re in a pub, you can also enjoy a pie and ale but I suggest the 28-day-aged Angus sirloin steak or the skipper’s catch.

Description: Grab a coffee to go and start walking along the bank towards Southbank. You’ll find yourself walking under passages, with buskers using the acoustics of non-functioning subways. You may be tempted to speed along with all the other busy Londoner’s but I see no reason in wasting this opportunity. After a winding walk you’ll find yourself at the Southbank, which is dotted with street performers and artists creating live pieces. If you’re looking to keep warm, go into the Southbank and pick up a leaflet, which lists a number of free events. Simply find a chair and enjoy the shows they have on offer. A little Londoner’s tip: Step into the lift (elevator) and laugh hysterically as it sings you through each floor. Yes, I said it, A SINGING LIFT!