Summer Holidays 2019
There’s plenty to do in & around the River Thames during the Summer Holidays. We have cruises between Westminster Pier, St. Katharine Pier & Greenwich Pier everyday & five sailings continue downriver to the Thames Flood Barrier.
Below are just some of the events taking place at Westminster, St. Katharine’s & Greenwich.
Events & Attractions
1. Cruise through the Thames Barrier
Das Thames Flood Barrier ist einer der größten beweglichen Hochwasserschutzanlagen der Welt. Seit ihrer Fertigstellung 1986 wurde die Schranke 182 Mal geschlossen (Stand Februar 2018). 95 dieser Sperrungen dienten dem Schutz vor Gezeitenfluten und 87 Sperrungen dienten dem Schutz vor Flut-/Flussfluten.
Between April & October Thames River Services operate five sailings to the Thames Barrier everyday. You can join a barrier cruise at Westminster Pier, St. Katharine Pier & Greenwich Pier.
2. Relax on a Sunday Evening Cruise from Greenwich Pier
We have been operating our 2-Hour Sunday Evening Cruise for over 30 years, it’s London’s oldest evening cruise & departs from Greenwich Pier (by the Cutty Sark) every Sunday from May until September. Our evening cruises operate from 19:00 – 21:00 during May, June, July & August & 18:30 – 20:30 in September. The cruise travels upriver from the Royal Borough of Greenwich, passing Docklands & underneath Tower Bridge before cruising through the City of London & City of Westminster. We travel as far as time & tide allow before turning & cruising back to Greenwich.
Our Sunday Evening Cruise is the perfect way to end a day out in Greenwich, we have indoor & outdoor seating, heating, a fully licensed bar & a live commentary.
3. Visit Parliament
Known as the ‘Houses of Parliament’, the new palace was built between 1840-1870 after the original palace was damaged during a fire. The palace is the home of UK Parliament & the iconic Elizabeth Tower (known as Big Ben).
While parliament is in recession the Palace will be open for audio tours & guided tours in a range of languages seven days a week. Discover the history behind one of the countries greatest Gothic buildings & marvel at Augustus Pugin’s elaborate interiors.
After the tour you can indulge in afternoon tea in a room with a River Thames view.
4. Greenwich Summer Festival
The Greenwich Summer Festival takes place at Cutty Sark Gardens, next to the Cutty Sark & Greenwich Pier. The Festival brings a range of delicious street food, arts & crafts & live entertainment.
1 Min / 100 Feet from Greenwich Pier (Maritime Greenwich & Cutty Sark)
12th August 2019 – 26th August 2019
10:00 – Finish Time Varies
5. Visit the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the home of the Monarch since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. Originally built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham the house was purchased by King George III as a private residence for his wife, Queen Charlotte. The palace has seen numerous alterations including King George IV’s magnificent staterooms (designed by John Nash) & the fourth wing (designed by Edward Blore) commissioned by Queen Victoria to create extra space to house her growing family.
From the 20th July – 29th September the magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will be open to the general public. Visitors can explore the State Rooms from £25.00 per adult or purchase a Royal Day Out for £45.00 which also includes entry to the Queens Gallery & the Royal Mews. Highlights of the State Rooms tour include the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room, the Ball Room & the largest private garden in London.
18 Min / 0.9 Miles from Westminster Pier
20th July 2019 – 29th September 2019
6. Tower Escape at the Tower of London
Visit the Tower of London & marvel at over 1000 years of history. View the Crown Jewels, hear stories from the Yeoman Warders & see the armour of Kings Henry VIII, Charles I & James II.
Explore the stories of prisoners held in the Tower of London during the reigns on Queen Elizabeth I & King James I. Meet prisoners Arbella Stewart, William Seymour & learn about John Gerard’s escape from the Salt Tower. Tower Escape takes place multiple times each day & is included in palace admission.
6 Min / 0.3 Miles from St. Katharine Pier
13th July 2019 – 31st August 2019
7. Luna Cinema at the Old Royal Naval College
The Luna Cinema is coming to the Old Royal Naval College for three nights of films all shown within the grounds of Sir Christopher Wren’s riverside masterpiece. Thursday 29th will be Les Miserables, a film which saw the Naval College’s grounds transformed into 18th Century France during the French revolution. Friday 30th August will feature The Greatest Showman & Saturday 31st will be Bohemian Rhapsody.
2 Min / 0.1 Miles from Greenwich Pier (Maritime Greenwich & Cutty Sark)
Thursday 29th August 2019 – Saturday 31st August 2019
18:30 – 22:00
8. Pollinators in Greenwich Park
Visit Greenwich’s Royal Park for a morning of family activities & learn about the butterflies, bugs & beetles who call the park home.
Tickets are £6 for children & free for adults & can be purchased on the Royal Parks website.
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).
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.
St. Katharine Dock was constructed by Thomas Telford & opened in 1828. The docks became popular with expensive cargo’s from around the world including ivory, shells, sugar, marble, wines, fragrant spices & perfumes. Today St. Katharine’s is a haven for yachts & historic vessels including traditional Thames sailing barges. A wide range of cafes, bars & restaurants are located at St. Katharine’s & regular food markets also take place throughout the week.
Greenwich Pier is located on the South shore of the River Thames in Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pier sits between the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark & Sir Christopher Wren’s Riverside Masterpiece, the Old Royal Naval College. Today the Royal Borough of Greenwich is an eclectic mix of historical & modern buildings. Greenwich town centre is home to a collection of museums, pubs, restaurants, markets & shops.
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