Things To Do Along The Thames in London
The Royal Borough of Greenwich makes for a great day out in London, it is home to the awe-inspiring Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, famous for the Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, the Old Royal Naval College including the magnificent Painted Hall and the University of Greenwich, Greenwich Market, St Alfege Church, The Fan Museum, Greenwich Park and river trips.
See the sights from the Thames
See the sights in comfort with London’s No 1 sightseeing tour. City Cruises offers hop-on/hop-off tickets and great special packages combining a tour and visits to top London attractions such as The London Eye and the View From the Shard. Blow away the cobwebs and enjoy a fun filled, adrenaline fuelled experience. Enjoy an Afternoon Tea Cruise or a Dining Cruise.
Alternatively, take a tour with the Original Westminster to Greenwich Pleasure Trips operator Thames River Services, who operate boats from Westminster to Greenwich and the Thames Barrier calling at St Katharines, by the Tower of London and in between.
Enjoy the Arts
Southbank Centre is a world-famous arts centre on the South Bank of the Thames. Created in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, Southbank Centre draws on its heritage as a festival site, with art and activities inside and outside. Take part in free activities and events and enjoy a wide range of restaurants, cafes and shops. Southbank Centre includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, the Hayward Gallery, and The Poetry Library.
Take a Walk
The Thames Path National Trail’s London section covers 40 miles (64 km) of easy, level walking on both sides of the river from Hampton Court Palace, through the heart of London to the East India Dock on the north bank and the River Darent on the south bank. From the leafy green areas of Richmond and Kew, the route changes to a more urban environment and an interesting mix of historic and contemporary architecture. Finally, on the approach to the Thames Barrier, you pass by the restored warehouses and the working wharves of London Docklands.
On 12th January 2022 the England Coast Path from Grain to Woolwich was officially opened at the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, 1.2 miles east of the Thames Barrier. It connects with the Thames Path National Trail there to create a continuous ‘Source to Sea’ National Trail along the length of the River Thames from the Cotswolds to the North Sea. The entire ‘Source to Sea’ trail is 232 miles (374 km) following the south bank of the River Thames in London. In total the Thames Path National Trail is now 185.2miles (298 km) from the source of the River Thames to Woolwich. For a video overview on The Thames Path and England Coast Path – Source to Sea – Please visit Thames Source to Sea – YouTube.
