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Sunset

Golden Hour at Clink Prison

Watch the sun dip below the horizon while exploring London’s oldest prison site.

Best time: 15 Jan 15:23About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:23

    Borough Market

    Grab a snack at Borough Market. The market is open and busy, perfect for grabbing something to eat before the light fades.

  2. 15:08

    Padella

    Walk to Padella for fresh pasta. It is just a short walk from the market and serves handmade pasta in an open kitchen.

  3. 15:23

    Clink Prison Museum

    Head to Clink Prison Museum. The golden light hits the historic site beautifully. Check the 10:00-18:00 opening hours to ensure you can enter.

  4. 16:08

    The Sheaf

    End the evening at The Sheaf pub. It is nearby and open late, offering a place to relax after the walk.

Local tip

Borough Market is busiest in the late afternoon. Padella has no reservations, so go early or be prepared to queue. The Sheaf is open until 23:00 on weekdays.

Check before you go

  • Clink Prison Museum opens at 10:00.
  • Borough Market is open until 17:00 on weekdays.
  • Padella is open until 22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Borough Market is open at 14:23 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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