Winter Events in London
Winter Events
Beyond the Deepening Shadow: The Tower Remembers*
Beyond The Deepening Shadow is a display of thousands of flames in the Tower of London Moat. This artistic tribute was designed by Tom Piper with sound artist Mira Calix & will run for 8 nights from the 4th November 2018 until the 11th November 2018. The commemoration will unfold during the four hour display, starting with a procession led by the Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London. The Yeoman Warders are distinguished service men & women & will ceremonially light the first flame before a team of volunteers light the rest of the installation.
4th-11th November 2018 – 17:00-21:00
*This photo is the property of Bex Walton on Flickr, is licensed by Creative Commons & has been resized.
Skate at Somerset House
The ice rink returns to Somerset House on the 14th November & will be open day & night. Skate Lates will feature music nights throughout the festive season & the Fortnum’s Lodge is the perfect place for a sweet treat after a skating session.
The Fortnum’s Lodge will be serving a number of delicacies designed for two to share including Mulled Wine & a Sharing Mince Pie for Two (£28), Champagne & Chocolate Fondue for Two & Red Wine (£34), Baked Camembert with Brioche for Two (£40).
14th November 2018-13th January 2019
Southbank Centre Winter Market
For six weeks Southbank Centre are adding two new food & drink pop-ups to their retinue. Visit Bar Under the Bridge for cocktails & a selection of cheese-inspired dishes including cheese boards, charcuterie, croque monsieur & baked Camembert.
The Circus Bar will be situated in front of Royal Festival Hall & will feature fire-pits, hot smoked salmon baguettes, steak, mulled cider & mulled wine. A range of traders will also be serving festive street food including traditional foods like bratwurst & sweeter treats like pancakes & waffles.
The Southbank Centre Food Market is also open from Friday – Sunday in Southbank Centre Square.
9th November 2018-27th December 2018 Sunday-Thursday 11:00-22:00 Friday-Saturday 11:00-23:00
Destinations
Westminster Pier is located on the North shore of the River Thames in the City of Westminster. The pier is a short walk from the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), Westminster Abbey & St. Margaret’s Church (A UNESCO World Heritage Site). Numerous museums & landmarks are within walking distance of Westminster Pier including the Banqueting House, Household Cavalry Museum, the National Gallery & the London Eye.
Thames River Services Winter Timetable
10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:30**
**The 15:30 sailing does not operate during January & February.
10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 15:50**
**The 15:50 sailing does not operate during January & February.
11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 16:00, 16:30**
**The 16:30 sailing does not operate during January & February.
Standard Ticket Prices
A 2 Day River Pass allows unlimited travel on our services for two days. Passengers can embark & disembark at Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, Tower Bridge Quay & Greenwich Pier. A River Pass allows you to travel by boat between some of London’s most popular attractions including the New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, Cutty Sark & National Maritime Museum.
2 Days
Adult: 2 Day River Pass: £21.00
Child: 2 Day River Pass: £13.75
Senior: 2 Day River Pass: £15.00
A visit to London isn’t complete without a cruise on the River Thames. Thames River Sightseeing operate regular services from five piers on the River Thames including Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier & Greenwich-Pier. Thames River Sightseeing verkehrt 361 Tage im Jahr mit einer Flotte von Allwetterschiffen mit geräumigen offenen Decks, perfekt für die Sommermonate und beheizten Salons mit Panoramafenstern für die kälteren Monate. Die Schiffe reichen von traditionelleren Fahrgastschiffen auf der Themse (London Rose) zu moderneren Schiffen, die speziell für die Themse gebaut wurden (Thomas Doggett).
Passengers can embark at Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier or Greenwich & take advantage of a range of ticketing options. Single tickets are suited for day trippers or passengers travelling in or out of London & return tickets allow passengers to disembark & explore before joining a return sailing later the same day. A 2 Day River Pass is the perfect option for anyone visiting London over multiple days. A River Pass allows unlimited travel on our services for just £21.00 per adult, a family River Pass is just £42.00 (für 2 Erwachsene + 3 Kinder).
Thames River Sightseeing bietet auch ausgezeichnete Gruppentarife und Rabatte, die perfekt für Familien, Reiseveranstalter oder Reisebüros sind. Toiletten und ein mehrsprachiger Audioguide sind auf allen Kreuzfahrten verfügbar. Der mehrsprachige Audioguide ist ein informativer Kommentar, der über unser WLAN an Bord in Englisch, Französisch, Deutsch, Italienisch, Spanisch oder Mandarin verfügbar ist (Smart-Gerät und Kopfhörer werden nicht mitgeliefert, Lesen Sie mehr).
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