Getting here

London South Bank University's main campus is based in Elephant and Castle, central London. Known as our Southwark campus, it can be easily reached via the Underground on the Northern or Bakerloo lines, and we're in walking distance of Waterloo and London Bridge overground stations.

Campus map

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Map of the Southwark Campus

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Directions

By train and tube - our closest stations are Waterloo, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle and they are all within walkable distance.

By bus - numbers 1, 12, 35, 40, 45, 53, 63, 68, 100, 133, 148, 155, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 196, 333, 344, 360, 363, 453, 468, C10 and P5.

Travel websites

  • BBC travel news - continually updated guide to the current traffic situation across the UK
  • National Express - the UK's largest scheduled coach company
  • National Rail - the official source for rail information and timetables
  • Transport for London - information on all forms of transport, including walking and cycling. Details include routes, maps, journey planning and online ticket sales
  • Traveline - impartial information on planning your journey by bus, coach, train, ferry, tram or underground
  • Visit London - the official visitor organisation for London
  • walkit.com - a journey planner that creates tailor-made walking route maps and journey times, estimates how many calories you should expect to burn and how much carbon you will save.

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On–site car parking

Parking amenities at LSBU are very limited. We can reserve short-term visitor parking, however we are unable to guarantee spaces. To pre-book parking, your University contact (a member of staff) must contact Reception Services on your behalf with your name and registration details. Reservations can only be made by a member of staff and not directly by visitors.

The University does not provide student parking on-site; therefore we cannot reserve parking for students.

Reception Services
Technopark
90 London Road
London SE1 6LN
020 7815 6860

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Addresses and descriptions of buildings

Teaching buildings

Borough Road Building

Borough Road Building exterior
103 Borough Road, SE1 OAA

Dating back to the origins of our institution over 100 years ago, the Borough Road building contains the Tower block, M block, extension block and Joseph Lancaster House (J block). It is home to our Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment. Its facilities include a refectory and the Edric Hall performing arts centre.

view the Borough Road building on our map (building 1)

Faraday Wing

Faraday Wing exterior
Keyworth Street, SE1 6NG

The Faraday wing is mostly used by our Department of Informatics, in the Faculty of Business.

view the Faraday Wing on our map (building 6)

K2

K2 exterior
Keyworth Street, SE1 6NG

K2 houses the Faculty of Health and Social Care and The Department of Education. Facilities include four modern lecture theatres, 12 skills labs for the Faculty of Health and Social Care, 10 mock education classrooms and the Geo Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, baguettes and hot snacks.

view K2 on our map (building 14)

The Keyworth Centre

The Keyworth Centre exterior
Keyworth Street, SE1 6NG

As well as its facilities for conferences and small events this architectural landmark provides teaching space for the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences and is a centre of excellence for our media courses. Magnificent views available from the eigth floor.

view The Keyworth Centre on our map (building 13)

London Road Building

London Road Building exterior
100-116 London Road, SE1 6LN

The teaching and administrative home for our Faculty of Business also incorporates the Abbey Conference Suite, a refectory and Cafe 264.

view the London Road Building on our map (building 11)
view the London Road Building floor plan

Administrative/Support buildings

Student Centre and Students' Union

Student Centre exterior
Borough Road, SE1 0AA

The centre is home to all non-academic services: Student Advice, Employability, Accommodation, Fees & Bursaries and Disability & Dyslexia Support. It also accommodates the social and support facilities of our Students' Union.

view the Student Centre on our map (building 12)

Caxton House

Caxton House exterior
13-16 Borough Road, SE1 0AA

The student support service Skills for Learning, the Chaplain, Confucius Institute and the LSBU Legal Advice Clinic are located at Caxton House.

view Caxton House on our map (building 16)

Perry Library

Perry Library exterior
250 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 6NJ

Not only does our library hold thousands of course-specific texts but also a significant number of key journal subscriptions, past examination papers, audiovisual resources and subject databases.

view the Perry Library on our map (building 8)

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Learning Resource Centre exterior
105 Borough Road, SE1 0AA

The LRC on Borough Road provides free computer access to all students and staff, as well as printing, scanning and photocopying facilities. Further specialist facilities for Engineering and Language students are also available.

view the LRC on our map (building 15)

South Bank Technopark

South Bank Technopark exterior
90 London Road, SE1 6LN

Human Resources and many other university support departments are located here, alongside the Vice-Chancellor's office and a range of smaller enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.

view South Bank Technopark on our map (building 10)

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Residences

Dante Road

Dante Road exterior
2 Dante Place (Reception), SE11 4RX

The Dante Road residence contains 414 rooms for first year undergraduate, returning and postgraduate students. The complex is located approximately 5-10 minutes walk from our Southwark campus and is conveniently situated for the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre and its underground links. More information on the Dante Road residence.

David Bomberg House

David Bomberg House exterior
282-302 Borough High Street, SE1 1JJ

Ideally located for enjoying the arts centres of the South Bank, and with Underground and main line station services close by, David Bomberg House contains 289 en-suite bedrooms, each with a shower, handbasin and toilet. The rooms are available to students who are postgraduates, returning or studying with the Faculty of Health and Social Care. More information on David Bomberg House.

McLaren House

McLaren House exterior
1 St George's Circus, SE1 OAP

Ideally located for the South Bank and public transport links, McLaren House contains 600 single rooms for first year undergraduate and returning students. Residents share communal kitchen/dining areas and the vast majority of bedrooms are en-suite, with a shower, handbasin and toilet. More information on the McLaren House residence.

view McLaren House on our map (building 17)

New Kent Road

New Kent Road exterior
83 New Kent Road, SE1 6RD

Our smallest residence enjoys a central location and its 81 single rooms share communal facilities. All are allocated to first year students. More information on the New Kent Road residence.

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DisabledGo access guide

For further information about access to buildings and facilities, visit our accessibility guide created in partnership with DisabledGo.

DisabledGo access informnation

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Further information

Many websites offer London accommodation - examples are www.visitlondon.com and www.hotels-london.co.uk.