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Thames Flood Barrier

About the Thames Barrier

The Thames Flood Barrier is one of the largest movable flood defences in the world. Since its completion in 1986 the barrier has been closed 182 times (accurate as of February 2018). 95 of these closures were to protect against tidal flooding & 87 closures were to protect against tidal/fluvial flooding.

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Easter Holidays 2020

Easter Holidays 2020

Easter is a great time to explore London & there is a wide range of family activities & events taking place at different attractions across the city.

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Summer Holidays 2019

Summer Holidays 2019

There’s plenty to do in London during the Summer Holidays including sightseeing cruises & family events at London’s top attractions.

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2019 Events & Cruises on London's River Thames

2019 Events & Cruises

We operate daily sightseeing tours & trips throughout the year. Trips include our Greenwich Sunday Evening Cruises & Firework Cruises for New Year’s Eve.

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M.V Thomas Doggett | Viscount Cruises / Thames River Services

Spring Holidays & Easter Weekend – 50% Off Westminster to Greenwich

This special offer has now finished. Click Here to view our latest news & offers. × Dismiss alert There’s plenty to do along the River Thames during the Easter Holidays and the Easter Weekend. Thames River Services operate sightseeing cruises calling at Westminster Pier, St. Katharine Pier & Greenwich Pier. There are numerous landmarks, attractions & sights all within walking distance of each pier. Thames River Services are also offering a 50% discount on cruises between Westminster & Greenwich. Click the links below to start exploring each destination. 50% off Westminster to Greenwich Tickets (24th March – 15th April 2018) Thames River Services are offering 50% off cruises between Westminster & Greenwich taken between the 24th March & 15th April 2018. Discounted Ticket Prices (Westminster – Greenwich) Adult: Single: £12.75 £6.38 / Return: £16.75 £8.38 Child: Single: £8.00 £4.00 / Return: £10.50 £5.25 Senior: Single: £8.75 £4.38 / Return: £11.55 £5.78 Student: Single: £8.75 £4.38 / Return: £11.55 £5.78 Freedom: Single: £8.00 £4.00 / Return: £10.50 £5.25 Book Tickets Westminster Pier 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 &

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