Theatres · London
BFI Southbank
In or near Covent Garden.
BFI Southbank — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Temple · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
BFI Southbank is a cinema heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
Photo gallery
Official information
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Place summary
BFI Southbank is a prominent theatre located in London. It is renowned for showcasing a diverse range of films and cinematic events. The venue serves as the home of the British Film Institute, contributing significantly to the UK's film culture.
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Background
History
The National Film Theatre was initially opened in a temporary building (the Telecinema) at the Festival of Britain in 1951 and moved to its present location in 1957, replacing the Thameside restaurant on the site. It opened for the first BFI London Film Festival on 16 October 1957. Later, the Southbank Centre expanded its buildings to meet the National Film Theatre from the south, while the National Theatre occupies the area to the northeast. A second screen was added on 21 September 1970. In 1988, a new building was constructed for the Museum of the Moving Image between the National Film Theatre and Belvedere Road. Designed by Avery Associates Architects, it was built under the Waterloo…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5072, -0.1157
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 8XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Temple — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 6pm; Saturday, 10am – 8pm; Sunday, 10am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q683076 (CC0)
- wikipedia: BFI Southbank (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is BFI Southbank?
- BFI Southbank is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 8XZ), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is BFI Southbank?
- BFI Southbank — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to BFI Southbank?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 8XZ.
- Who owns BFI Southbank?
- BFI Southbank is owned by British Film Institute.
- How do I get to BFI Southbank?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 8XZ.