Waterloo travel guide and discussion

🧸 Did you know there’s a Paddington Bear mural in London? It’s a fun little discovery and a perfect spot for a quick photo 📸✨ 🐼Paddington who? Paddington Bear is a classic British character created by Michael Bond in 1958 🇬🇧. He’s from Peru, wears a blue coat and red hat 🧥🎩, and of course loves marmalade sandwiches 🍊. His London adventures famously start at Paddington Station. 🐼Where is it? The mural (Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SW) was unveiled in October 2024 by Peruvian artist Gisella Stapleton. 🎭 Fun timing: it appeared just as Paddington: The Musical was announced for London’s West End in 2025, so it felt like London was having a little Paddington moment! One bear, lots of charm, and endless photo ops! #travel2026 #london #paddington #photospots #photography

Last time, I met a friend here to have Japanese food, and it was just to try this salmon cold noodle! Thinly sliced salmon sashimi cold noodles with a generous portion. The salmon is super fresh, and the sauce has a hint of wasabi, which is great for dipping. The side dishes offer a lot of variety too! Tokyo Tacos – we chose four different kinds, including shrimp, salmon, beef, and more. Each had its own unique flavor. The seaweed wraps were extra crispy after being fried, and the tempura shrimp had a crispy coating too, with a tasty dipping sauce! The beef and eel ones were packed with ingredients, making for a rich and satisfying texture. 📍Tokyo Bagel, London #mytraveldiary #london

When visiting London, you must try this pizza restaurant near Waterloo Station! I found a great pizza place in the heart of London called 'Pizza Pilgrims Waterloo'. This time, I ordered a Pepperoni pizza, a cheesy onion pizza, and a three-cheese platter! The taste was absolutely delicious, and the texture was unique. The restaurant also offers a special menu with various drinks and additional dishes to enjoy after your meal! The decor is quite distinctive, combining American and Italian styles. I highly recommend trying it when you're in central London. It's right next to Waterloo Station! Address: 82 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AB

Evening train home

Waterloo Station London

London is full of hidden gems, and I’m always amazed by how quickly it transforms—every visit brings new places to explore and photograph. The recent redevelopment around Waterloo station really caught me off guard (and it was long overdue!). Now, the Southbank Centre and nearby railway arches are packed with great restaurants, including the Leake Street graffiti tunnel. Tucked opposite Westminster Bridge, right under Waterloo station, this tunnel is a must-visit—especially for cool photo ops. Every inch is covered in graffiti, street art, and murals, making it a beautifully chaotic space. If you're lucky, you might catch artists at work; I could smell fresh paint and hear aerosol cans during my visit, and followed the sounds to watch them in action. Expect famous cartoon characters, manga nods, and surreal takes on classic paintings. It’s a fantastic stop if you're near Westminster or Waterloo—something totally different, just steps from some of London’s oldest landmarks! #london #waterloo #graffiti #streetart #art #mural #culture #cool #photospot #trip #travel #travel2026 #thingstodo #citydaytours #myitinerary

Lovely view early morning🤩🤩🤩🤩

London waterloo & Guildford

The Imperial war museum in Waterloo is without a doubt my favourite thing to do in London and the best thing is, it is totally free! The museum has a fascinating overview of warfare with a focus on WW1, WW2 & the holocaust. It has a huge atrium with various rockets, missiles and aircraft on display - some hanging from the roof to help show the scale of them. The exhibitions are well laid out and informative and very interactive, it’s a great place for children as there are a lot of hands on activities to do. Outside there is the infamous naval guns as the entrance piece, along with a piece of the Berlin wall and various statues dedicated to the concept of peace. It has a great cafe and a really good gift shop, with an extensive range of books on wars, the military and general history. I like to come here when it opens at 10am to avoid the crowds, if you can come on a weekday it’s even quieter! #europetrip #history #musuems #gallery #education #london #england #free #trip #travel #travel2026 #thignstodo #myitinerary #citydaytours

Don't just squeeze into Waterloo or Paddington stations to get to Windsor Castle! I discovered a super smooth and economical new route that I have to share: Avoid major stations for easier transfers. After visiting Westminster Abbey in the morning, Google Maps suggested changing trains at Vauxhall station (it's closer). It's the next station after Waterloo, much smaller, and the platforms are super easy to find—a lifesaver for those who have trouble navigating or are afraid of catching trains! Booking tickets on Trip.com is incredibly convenient. 1. Language advantage: No problem if you don't understand English! 2. No need to exchange tickets or make reservations: On the bus, a few taps on your phone generate an e-ticket in a minute. Simply scan the QR code to pass through the gate—no need to find a machine to exchange for a physical ticket! London train tickets: 1. GroupSave: Discounts for groups of 3 or more—a huge saving! 2. Off-Peak: Better Deals: Choosing the right time to travel can significantly reduce your budget. The fare to Windsor Castle is the same from Waterloo and Vauxhall stations (on the same route), but from Paddington Station it's a different route, and the price from Waterloo is half that of Paddington. It's incredibly cost-effective; a single train ticket costs less than NT$260.

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What a great thing to see in London straight after getting out of London Waterloo

On the train from portsmouth arriving in London Waterloo

There is something magical about a major railway terminus. It’s a place of hellos and goodbyes, of rushing and waiting. But today, I decided to slow down and just roam around London Waterloo. It’s more than just a station; it’s a city within a city. I started on the main concourse, that massive, airy space where thousands of feet create a constant, rhythmic hum. You can feel the pulse of London here. Looking up at the massive departure boards is like watching the city's heartbeat—a constant stream of destinations: Winchester, Southampton, Exeter, and beyond. I wandered past the shops pretending to look for something, but really just people-watching. The businessman practicing his pitch on a quiet phone call. The group of students laughing loudly, backpacks heavy, off on an adventure. The elderly couple calmly sipping tea at the AMT Coffee, completely unphased by the chaos around them. It’s a living tapestry. But the real magic of roaming Waterloo is stepping outside. Emerge onto the South Bank, and the city opens up. In seconds, the rumble of trains is replaced by the bustle of the river. A quick turn to the left and you’re at the London Eye, watching the pods creep slowly against the grey sky. Turn right, and you’re heading toward the National Theatre, with its brutalist beauty. My roam took me up onto the Hungerford Bridge. The wind off the Thames, the rattle of a train crossing next to me, the glittering view of the London skyline with the Shard piercing the clouds… it’s a moment that costs absolutely nothing but feels priceless. Waterloo isn't just a place to pass through. It's a place to arrive, to depart, and to simply be. 🚶♂️🌉 #LondonWaterloo #SouthBank #LondonWalks #CityRoaming #TrainTravel #LondonLife #HiddenMoments

London Waterloo brings me right into the centre of London, so pretty during the day and night. Between the museums, parks, theatres, and endless food spots, there’s always something new to see—whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth. London is busy, chaotic, and sometimes a little overwhelming… but that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. Already planning my next trip back

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#falladventures first time I’ve used trip for the train journey experience was a lot better than I anticipated kept me up-to-date with times and platform numbers. It was so easy. I’m definitely using it again.

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Waterloo train station.

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Waterloo has some great restaurants like Marugame Udon and you can even do activities like bowling at Brew Dog in the Slidings! Walk to south bank and then across Waterloo bridge to embankment for some great views!

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Just when you think you’ve seen everything London has to offer, something new pops up! If you love street art and graffiti this is for you, head on down to the south bank tunnels part of the new waterloo regeneration project. The tunnels feature floor to ceiling street art and graffiti and cover everything from the all seeing eye to SpongeBob SquarePants! It’s really impressive and the added UV lights really elevate the experience. There’s also some cool bars and restaurants including a Nando’s and a brew dog if you want to make a meal out of it. It’s a great place to walk around and is a lot quieter than the landmarks nearby so a good time to recharge your batteries . It’s directly behind Waterloo station and about a 5 minute walk from the London eye, behind the Park Plaza hotel. 📍Address: Waterloo London #travel #thingstodo #art #grafitti #london #southbank #waterloo #streetart

#mydailycommute is from the South Coast of the UK to London. From quiet beaches to an enormous city. From calm to chaos. From peace of mind to the daily grind. I still find it amazing that I can sit on a train for two hours and go from a town with a completely different culture and pace of life to a cosmopolitan metropolis where cultures and languages melt into the identity of a city still built on coexistence: of old and new, of local and international, of tradition and innovation.