Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
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45-46 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 7RG
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Open from 9:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 Saturday
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Corinthia Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 13 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 13 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
Rosewood London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 23 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 23 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 26 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It's also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 26 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It's also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ... More
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Nearest to Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop

Crockatt and Powell
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ... More
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ... More

Foyles Royal Festival Hall
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ... More
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ... More

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Shopping near Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The best shops and markets near Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop

Greensmiths Market
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ... More

Lower Marsh Market
London > Shopping > Markets
Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
On weekdays a street food market runs along Lower Marsh displaying a diverse range of global food for all tastes, from Italian ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
On weekdays a street food market runs along Lower Marsh displaying a diverse range of global food for all tastes, from Italian ... More

Evans Cycles
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
77 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
With over 80 years experience in selling bikes, Evans brings something special to the cycle scene. This shop is the original Evans bike shop. ... More
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
77 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
With over 80 years experience in selling bikes, Evans brings something special to the cycle scene. This shop is the original Evans bike shop. ... More

The Vaults, Launcelot Street
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Launcelot Street, SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Vaults is a multi-disciplinary arts space located in underneath Waterloo station. The space features 30,000 sq ft of accessible, flexible and delectable Victorian brickwork ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Launcelot Street, SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Vaults is a multi-disciplinary arts space located in underneath Waterloo station. The space features 30,000 sq ft of accessible, flexible and delectable Victorian brickwork ... More

Old Vic Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From John ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From John ... More

House Of VANS London
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Arches 228-232 Station Approach Road, SE1 | 3 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
In the midst of Leeke Street tunnel, one of the biggest graffiti canvases in London, and opposite The Vaults you'll find House of Vans, ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Arches 228-232 Station Approach Road, SE1 | 3 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
In the midst of Leeke Street tunnel, one of the biggest graffiti canvases in London, and opposite The Vaults you'll find House of Vans, ... More
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The best museums, galleries, attractions near Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop

St George's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive building ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive building ... More

Oasis Farm Waterloo
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
18 Carlisle Lane, SE1 | 6 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
This half-acre farm transforms a strip of wasteland in Waterloo into a garden and a haven for ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
18 Carlisle Lane, SE1 | 6 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
This half-acre farm transforms a strip of wasteland in Waterloo into a garden and a haven for ... More

London Dungeon
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The London Dungeon closed its doors on its old Tooley Street home on 31st January 2013 (while London Bridge station is being redeveloped) and the new ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The London Dungeon closed its doors on its old Tooley Street home on 31st January 2013 (while London Bridge station is being redeveloped) and the new ... More
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Restaurants near Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
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Inshoku
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
23 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Japanese cuisine. Booking advised. ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
23 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Japanese cuisine. Booking advised. ... More

Scooterworks Bar and Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
132 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Scooterworks may sound like a place to pick up a two wheeled motorised vehicle but the smell of coffee soon suggests there's something more. "We never ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
132 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Scooterworks may sound like a place to pick up a two wheeled motorised vehicle but the smell of coffee soon suggests there's something more. "We never ... More

The Fire Station
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
150 Waterloo Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Modern British cuisine ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
150 Waterloo Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Modern British cuisine ... More

London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 12 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ... More

Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 14 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 14 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More

Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 19 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 19 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
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Leake Street Pocket Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Lower Marsh, SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Located at the entrance to one of the most well known graffiti hotspots in London, Leake Street Pocket Park is an urban oasis of shrubs, ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Lower Marsh, SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Located at the entrance to one of the most well known graffiti hotspots in London, Leake Street Pocket Park is an urban oasis of shrubs, ... More

London Marriott Hotel County Hall Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More

Jubilee Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ... More
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The best pubs near London Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop.

The Duke of Sussex
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23 Baylis Road, SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Part of Hippo Inns, The Duke of Sussex overlooking Waterloo Millennium Green gives locals a warm and welcoming place to enjoy ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23 Baylis Road, SE1 | 1 minute from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Part of Hippo Inns, The Duke of Sussex overlooking Waterloo Millennium Green gives locals a warm and welcoming place to enjoy ... More

King's Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ... More

The Anchor & Hope
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in ... More
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Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
London > Nightlife > Bars
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Designed by the Eden Project, the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden is the place to be on a summer's evening for stunning sundown views over the ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
Designed by the Eden Project, the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden is the place to be on a summer's evening for stunning sundown views over the ... More

Union Street Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
47-51 Union Street, SE1 | 9 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
A local urban living room found beneath Union Street Cafe in Borough, Union Street Bar is Gordon Ramsay's first destination bar. Open until 2am on Thursday, ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
47-51 Union Street, SE1 | 9 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
A local urban living room found beneath Union Street Cafe in Borough, Union Street Bar is Gordon Ramsay's first destination bar. Open until 2am on Thursday, ... More
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London County Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
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Imperial War Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Lambeth Road, Southwark, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
This museum of 20th-century warfare offers a thoughtful look at what day-to-day life was like for both citizens and soldiers in the two world wars. The ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Lambeth Road, Southwark, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
This museum of 20th-century warfare offers a thoughtful look at what day-to-day life was like for both citizens and soldiers in the two world wars. The ... More

Skylon
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ian Allan's Transport Bookshop
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ... More
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