Bankside Yards ‘hypermixity’ of uses will contribute actively to the local community and economy. And its location at a nexus of London’s multi-modal transport network will encourage green and active travel, improving wellbeing and air quality.
London’s definitive cultural neighbourhood - Where people, business and the environment can thrive.
Historic Timeline
1607
The first recorded frost fair on the River Thames. There were football pitches, bowling matches, fruit sellers, shoemakers, barbers... and even a pub or two.
1760
Blackfriars Bridge opens, the first bridge across the Thames at this location was completed to pioneering designs by Robert Mylne, the Edinburgh-born engineer and architect.
1860
The London, Chatham and Dover Railway Company contracted Joseph Cubitt and others in 1860 to design and build a new railway station to connect southern counties with the City of London – Blackfriars Bridge – which opened in 1864.
1864
The brick arches that stood underneath the tracks were all that remained after Blackfriars Bridge and Goods Depot was demolished in 1864. The arches were closed off and derelict from this date.
1891
The Bankside Power Station supplied electricity from 1891 to 1981. Originally a coal-fired power station until a new more efficient and less polluting oil-fired plant was built between 1947 and 1963.
2020
Construction is underway to restore and connect the lost intersection between the South Bank and Bankside for the first time in 150 years.
2024
The 14 grand arches will be transformed as part of the regeneration of the River Thames South Bank. And will be home to a carfeully curated set of independent restaurants, bars and retail.
2020
Construction is underway to restore and connect the lost intersection between the South Bank and Bankside for the first time in 150 years.
1864
The brick arches that stood underneath the tracks were all that remained after Blackfriars Bridge and Goods Depot was demolished in 1864. The arches were closed off and deralict from this date.
2024
The 14 grand arches will be transformed as part of the regeneration of the River Thames South Bank. And will be home to a carfeully curated set of independent restaurants, bars and retail.
Environmentally considered
Commercial building Arbor is being built with the future in mind
Bankside Yards is a place for the future, designed to deliver environmental, social and economic sustainability.
3.3 acres
Public space in Bankside Yards
80%+
Construction waste diverted from landfill
97%+
Demolition waste diverted from landfill
327
Easily accessible cycle parking on-site
50%
Reduction in C02 emissions
100%
Net zero carbon in operation
Bankside Yards will be a smart, connected estate, powered by sustainable electricity. Its low-energy buildings and extensive open space are designed to enhance accessibility, wellness and biodiversity.
Smart, clean and green. Urban greenery at Bankside Yards
Opportunities for the local community
Affordable houses
Bankside Yards will deliver more than 300 affordable homes throughout Southwark and on-site. Building 8, seen here, will provide forty high-quality affordable homes designed with the elegance and attention to detail of all homes in Bankside Yards.
Local employment
With more than 50,000 sq ft of space for independent retail, restaurant and amenities in the restored railway arches, and 20,000 sq ft of new cultural space, new job opportunities will be created across many different sectors. And, Bankside Yards will provide 6,400 sq ft of affordable workspace for entrepreneurs.
Construction jobs
Native Land and construction partners Multiplex are working together to offer local employment opportunities onsite at Bankside Yards for more than 350 local residents. A mix of workplace schemes and apprenticeships are being offered to Southwark residents via local community groups. There are also construction learning programmes being offered through local schools.
For local members of the community interested in ongoing planning and construction updates, please visit banksideyardscommunity.co.uk
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Celebrate the season at Southwark Cathedral with timeless carols and festive music from the Southwark Cathedral Choir, in one of London’s most atmospheric settings – only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
19th December
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Celebrate the season at Southwark Cathedral with timeless carols and festive music from the Southwark Cathedral Choir, in one of London’s most atmospheric settings – only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
19th December
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Following the success of the Level 4 fit-out, Native Land are elevating Arbor once again with a new fit-out for Level 11. Spanning 13,777 sq ft, it delivers a diverse, flexible and design-led workspace. Space for your business to grow and thrive in a curated, adaptable and sustainable environment.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Following the success of the Level 4 fit-out, Native Land are elevating Arbor once again with a new fit-out for Level 11. Spanning 13,777 sq ft, it delivers a diverse, flexible and design-led workspace. Space for your business to grow and thrive in a curated, adaptable and sustainable environment.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@plparchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#banksideyards #architecture #sustainability #workspace #londonoffice
Explore ‘Theatre Picasso’ at Tate Modern, right next door to Bankside Yards, featuring over 45 works reimagined through performance, persona and play by contemporary artists Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca.
Until 12th April 2026
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Explore ‘Theatre Picasso’ at Tate Modern, right next door to Bankside Yards, featuring over 45 works reimagined through performance, persona and play by contemporary artists Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca.
Until 12th April 2026
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@tate
#picasso #tate #southbank #visitlondon
Volta at Opus is the latest addition to the fourteen restored railway arches that extend across Bankside Yards. The café wine bar has a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
To find out more about Volta, please visit the link in our bio.
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@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Volta at Opus is the latest addition to the fourteen restored railway arches that extend across Bankside Yards. The café wine bar has a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
To find out more about Volta, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Celebrate the art of Basque grilling at Michelin-recommended Ibai – where open flames meet French flair and every dish finds its match in an exceptional wine. Only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
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Celebrate the art of Basque grilling at Michelin-recommended Ibai – where open flames meet French flair and every dish finds its match in an exceptional wine. Only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@ibai_london
#michelinguide #londonfoodguide #eatout
The Summit Club & Deck, perched on the 23rd floor, offers an elevated retreat of high altitude sophistication. Relax in the double-height lounge or step out onto the deck to enjoy the sweeping riverside views.
To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.
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The Summit Club & Deck, perched on the 23rd floor, offers an elevated retreat of high altitude sophistication. Relax in the double-height lounge or step out onto the deck to enjoy the sweeping riverside views.
To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
@plparchitecture @odanewyork
@enealandscapearchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@jllresidential @knightfrank
#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch #londonresidential #primecentrallondon
Step inside the exhibition ‘Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures’ – bold, large-scale works exploring society, taboos and the human experience – at Hayward Gallery, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Until 11th January 2026
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@hayward.gallery
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Photo credit: 3: @biancacomsa
#haywardgallery #southbankcentre #londonculture #thisislondon
Step inside the exhibition ‘Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures’ – bold, large-scale works exploring society, taboos and the human experience – at Hayward Gallery, only 10 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Until 11th January 2026
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@hayward.gallery
@gilbertandgeorgecentre
Photo credit: 3: @biancacomsa
#haywardgallery #southbankcentre #londonculture #thisislondon
With 222,250 sq ft of flexible workspace over 19 levels, Arbor at Bankside Yards is a building with purpose, offering diverse workspaces for diverse occupiers. With four floors remaining, there’s still a chance to be part of this growing community of leading businesses.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@plparchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#banksideyards #architecture #sustainability #workspace #londonoffice
With 222,250 sq ft of flexible workspace over 19 levels, Arbor at Bankside Yards is a building with purpose, offering diverse workspaces for diverse occupiers. With four floors remaining, there’s still a chance to be part of this growing community of leading businesses.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@plparchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#banksideyards #architecture #sustainability #workspace #londonoffice
Savour authentic Chinese dishes by talented Amy Poon, carrying on her family’s Michelin-starred legacy at the new Poon’s Somerset House, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@poons_ldn
@somersethouse
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@yukisugiura.photo
@joe_woodhouse
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Savour authentic Chinese dishes by talented Amy Poon, carrying on her family’s Michelin-starred legacy at the new Poon’s Somerset House, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@poons_ldn
@somersethouse
Photo credits:
@yukisugiura.photo
@joe_woodhouse
#PoonsatSomersetHouse #londonontheinside #londonrestaurant
The new café wine bar at Opus, Volta, is now open. It offers an intimate setting for a casual coffee or a sophisticated sip with friends.
To find out more about Volta, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards
The new café wine bar at Opus, Volta, is now open. It offers an intimate setting for a casual coffee or a sophisticated sip with friends.
To find out more about Volta, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd
@nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Discover ‘Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies’ – a pioneering fusion of choreography, AI and immersive installations, exploring the future of the body and self at Somerset House, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
30th Oct 2025 – 4th Jan 2026
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@somersethouse
@jenniebaptiste
Photo credits:
1: Wayne McGregor: On the Other Earth, Company Wayne McGregor (Salvatore de Simone), 2025, Photo credit Ravi Deepres
2: Wayne McGregor, ON THE OTHER EARTH, Hong Kong Ballet (Wang Qingxin) 2025, Photo credit: Ravi Deepres and Luke Unsworth
3: @viorell_gadirca
#somersethouse #jenniebaptiste #londonculture #londonwhatson
Discover ‘Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies’ – a pioneering fusion of choreography, AI and immersive installations, exploring the future of the body and self at Somerset House, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
30th Oct 2025 – 4th Jan 2026
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
@somersethouse
@jenniebaptiste
Photo credits:
1: Wayne McGregor: On the Other Earth, Company Wayne McGregor (Salvatore de Simone), 2025, Photo credit Ravi Deepres
2: Wayne McGregor, ON THE OTHER EARTH, Hong Kong Ballet (Wang Qingxin) 2025, Photo credit: Ravi Deepres and Luke Unsworth
3: @viorell_gadirca
#somersethouse #jenniebaptiste #londonculture #londonwhatson
Bankside Yards is poised to become a fusion of culture and riverside lifestyle. More than just a thoroughfare, the estate will reshape the South Bank and will be introducing internationally acclaimed 5* luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental which is due to complete 2029.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
@plparchitecture @multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Bankside Yards is poised to become a fusion of culture and riverside lifestyle. More than just a thoroughfare, the estate will reshape the South Bank and will be introducing internationally acclaimed 5* luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental which is due to complete 2029.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
@plparchitecture @multiplexconstruction_uk
@nativeland_ltd @nativelandlifestyle
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving #londonlifestyle #banksideyards