Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your Alma de Tango Festival weekend with this essential guide — from getting here, to where to stay, eat, and explore.

Venue & Location

We are making the stunning Boland House our home for the entire festival — located at Boland House, St Thomas St, London Bridge, SE1 9TL.

All milongas will be spread out across two elegant floors, creating a vibrant, flowing atmosphere. Each space is designed with plenty of room to dance, relax, and connect — with a full cocktail bar open during every milonga.

Workshops will take place in our beautiful adjacent studios within Boland House — just steps away — making the entire weekend experience seamless, accessible, and all under one roof.

The venue will be fully transformed into a stunning Buenos Aires–style tango setting, creating a warm, intimate tango village for the weekend.

Travel

London Bridge Station is served by the Northern and Jubilee lines, making it one of the most accessible locations in the city. Night Tube service operates Friday and Saturday for easy late-night returns.

Airports

London is served by six international airports — all well-connected to London Bridge:

  • London City Airport (LCY): ~30 min via DLR + Jubilee Line
  • Heathrow (LHR): ~40 min via Piccadilly Line → Jubilee Line
  • Gatwick (LGW): ~60 min via train to Victoria + Jubilee Line
  • Stansted (STN): ~60 min via Stansted Express to Liverpool Street + Tube
  • Luton (LTN): ~60 min via Thameslink to London Bridge
  • Southend (SEN): ~70 min via Greater Anglia to Liverpool Street + Tube

Download: Citymapper for live transport updates and Trainline for UK train bookings.

Accommodation

Walkable options in London Bridge, Borough, Southwark, Bermondsey, and Tower Bridge offer convenience and comfort.

Budget-conscious dancers can stay just a short ride away in Elephant & Castle, Kennington, Oval, Canada Water, Canary Wharf, or Greenwich. All have direct Tube or bus access to the venue.

Top Tip: Stay anywhere on the Northern or Jubilee lines for easy festival access!

Explore London

Between workshops and milongas, take time to discover the city's rich cultural landscape. We're just minutes from:

  • Borough Market — legendary street food and gourmet produce
  • The Shard, Tower Bridge, and the River Thames
  • Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Southbank

Consider staying an extra day to explore areas like Covent Garden, Notting Hill, Camden, and Greenwich — all easy to reach by public transport.

Final Checklist

  • Book your Festival Pass
  • Reserve your accommodation early
  • Download Citymapper & Trainline
  • Pack smart for dancing and exploring!