The NLA galleries, which feature the Pipers Central London model, are open to the public 6 days a week and attract over 2500 visitors from London and abroad each week.
Things to do
A replica of Francis Drake's Golden Hind can be visited on St Mary Overie Dock. The boat has actually sailed 140.000 miles and If traveling with children you can have "pirate fun day!".
These can include educational tours with crew in costumes, dinners on the boat, story telling and even sleepovers.
A good view of London from the Stern too!
If you like architecture this is a treat from Fosters & Partners engineered by Arup.
You can visit some of it Mondays to Thursdays from 8.30am to 6pm, Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm. One cool thing to see is the London Photomat (a picture of the whole of London you can walk on and explore) and the art exhibitions.
Two days a year you can see the whole building (check website for dates). Otherwise, weather permitting, you can have a sandwich at the Scoop (a nice amphitheatre outside)
If you're walking along the south bank of the river, the tide is low and you want to have a party don't forget to check out the Beach Party on Festival Pier.
Drinks are usually BYO (Bring Your Own) and there's either a DJ or live music.
The buildings of this area are made by shipping containers. They show a new way to understand modern architecture. People who live here, are artists, designers or students so it is a lively area where not just for living, you can also enjoy the cultural atmosphere around it.
