The Great River Race, 14th September 2019
The 31st Great River Race will take place on Saturday 14th September 2019. A number of river closures are in place throughout the day & Thames River Services will be operating an amended timetable.
Approximate Pier closures include:
St. Katharine Pier | 11:45-12:45
Embankment Pier | 12:20-13:20
Westminster Pier | 12:25-13:25
There will be no departures from these piers during these times. After the race has passed Westminster Bridge services should return to the usual time table.
Thames River Services Timetable - 14th September 2019
Alternate Times Due To The Great River Race
10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:20, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00
10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30
10:20, 10:50, 11:20, 13:20, 13:50, 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 15:50, 16:20
10:50, 11:50, 13:50, 14:50
11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:20, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
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.
Choose by Ticket Type
Take a one-way cruise between Westminster, St. Katharine Pier, Greenwich or the Thames Flood Barrier*.
Take a cruise between Westminster, St. Katharine Pier, Greenwich or the Thames Flood Barrier* & return on a later sailing the same day.
Hop On / Hop Off at Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, St. Katharine Pier, Greenwich Pier & cruise through the Thames Flood Barrier*.
Choose by Pier
Cruise through the City of Westminster, City of London & Docklands before arriving in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Cruise through Docklands before arriving at the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Cruise upriver to St. Katharine Pier & Westminster Pier or take a 1-Hour round trip to the Thames Flood Barrier*.
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 cruise 361 days a year & operate a fleet of all-weather vessels with spacious open decks perfect for the summer months & heated saloons with panoramic windows for the colder months. The vessels range from more traditional River Thames passenger boats (London Rose) to more modern vessels purposefully built for the River Thames (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 (for 2 Adults + 3 Children).
Thames River Sightseeing also offer excellent group rates & discounts which are perfect for families, tour companies or travel trade. Toilet facilities & a Multilingual Audio Guide are available on all sailings. The Multilingual Audio Guide is an informative commentary available through our onboard Wi-Fi in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin (Smart device & headphones are not provided, Read More).
Thames River Services Enquiries
Telephone | 0207 930 4097
Email | boats@thamesriverservices.co.uk
Thames River Services Enquiries
Telephone | 0207 930 4097
Email | boats@thamesriverservices.co.uk
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