The South Bank: Cultural & Media Authority

The Arts & Tourism Engine

Text: The South Bank houses the largest concentration of arts and cultural organizations in the world. From the Southbank Centre to the National Theatre, these aren’t just landmarks—they are economic anchors. We track the resilience of this cultural infrastructure as it draws millions of international visitors and fuels the capital’s massive tourism economy.

Media & Broadcasting Infrastructure

The Riverside Development Corridor

The Riverside Development Corridor

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Clean architectural view of the National Theatre on the South Bank, representing London's institutional cultural authority.
The London Eye at dusk with red bus light trails, and transport plus he brutalist architecture of the Southbank Centre at night infrastructure of the South Bank. Image 2: The
Modern glass office buildings on the South Bank, representing London’s media and digital agency infrastructure. Panoramic view of the South Bank riverside walk at night, showing the London Eye and the City skyline beyond the Thames.