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There’s plenty to do in Central London & Greenwich at Christmas. We’ve highlighted a few of our favourites including markets & New Year’s Eve Cruises.
Throughout Open House London Weekend explore buildings which are usually closed to the public. Travel between historic & modern buildings by river.
During the 32nd Great River Race a number of River Closures will take place. Thames River Services will be operating an amended timetable during the race.
There’s plenty to do in London during the Summer Holidays including sightseeing cruises & family events at London’s top attractions.
As part of Transport for London’s on-going commitment to upgrade & improve their piers Bankside Pier will be closed between 7-24 May 2019.
There’s plenty to do in London during the Easter Holidays including cruises through the Thames Flood Barrier.
The Thames River Services Summer Timetable returns on the 1st April 2019 & cruises to the Thames Flood Barrier will operate daily until late October 2019.
The Royal Hospital for Seamen was designed by Sir Christopher Wren with assistance from Nicolas Hawksmoor. The design for the hospital included a Chapel & a large dining area (The Painted Hall). The young artist James Thornhill was commissioned to paint the hall. The agreed price was £1.00 per yard (roughly one square meter) for the walls & £3.00 per yard for the ceilings, after 19 year’s Thornhill had painted over 40,000 square feet earning him £6,685 & a Knighthood from King George I. The ceiling of the Lower Hall depicts “The Triumph of Peace & Liberty over Tyranny.” Historical characters including William III, Mary II & Louis XIV of France are depicted with mythological figures including Apollo, Hercules, Medusa & Aries inside a golden oval representing the heavens. The Lower Hall paintings depict the story of William & Mary’s victory over tyranny & arbitrary power (King Louis XIV). William is portrayed as a bringer of peace surrounded by kingly virtues. The Upper Hall depicts Queen Anne of Great Britain with her husband Prince George of Denmark. The painting is a showcase of British naval supremacy & depicts the four corners of the known world (America, Europe, Asia & Africa)
We operate daily sightseeing tours & trips throughout the year. Trips include our Greenwich Sunday Evening Cruises & Firework Cruises for New Year’s Eve.
Include: 15th February 2020- 23rd February 2020 February Half Term 2019 There’s plenty to do along the River Thames during the February Half Term. Knight School returns to the Tower of London, the crews of Cutty Sark (played by actors) & HMS Belfast (HMS Belfast’s actual crew!) will be on-board telling stories of the historic vessels pasts. What’s on during February Half Term? 1. Climb Aboard Cutty Sark Cutty Sark Visit the last remaining tea clipper, Cutty Sark. Originally built at Dumbarton, Scotland in 1869 she spent her working life transporting cargo including tea from China and wool from Australia. She has now been fully restored and is an award winning visitor attraction. Cutty Sark, Royal Borough of Greenwich Cutty Sark, Royal Borough of Greenwich Visit the famous Tea Clipper Cutty Sark & meet the crew who sailed her. Discover stories from her sailings & learn about life on-board the fastest tea clipper of her time. During February Half Term Royal Museums Greenwich are also hosting a number of Engineering & Art themed workshops for families. Activities include winch building & craft making. 1 Min / 358 Feet from Greenwich Pier 18th-23rd February, 11:30-13:30 & 14:00-16:00 Visit Website 2. Explore
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