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Westminster Millennium Pier

Westminster Millennium Pier

About 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 & 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.

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National Afternoon Tea Week & National Prosecco Day

National Afternoon Tea Week & National Prosecco Day

It’s National Afternoon Tea Week so why not indulge with an afternoon tea & a glass of Prosecco with a river view. Below are just a selection of afternoon tea’s available along the River Thames. Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) Combine a tour of the home of British politics with afternoon tea in one of the riverside rooms of the House of Commons. Audio Tours & Guided Tours of Charles Barry & Augustus Pugin’s Gothic masterpiece are available followed by a tradition afternoon tea with a modern twist. New Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) Visit Website The Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe Visit the Swan restaurant at Shakepeare’s Globe & choose between two inspired afternoon teas. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea’ features a selection of savoury & sweet items inspired by the characters from Shakespeare’s plays. The ‘Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea’ offers beef sliders, croque monsieur, smoked salmon & more, all washed down with a tankard of Pale Ale or Lager. Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside Visit Website The Cutty Sark Café Treat yourself to an afternoon tea beneath the copper-plated hull of the China tea trade’s famous tea clipper, ‘Cutty Sark’. Cutty Sark Café’s afternoon tea is £27 & includes

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The Tower of London

Summer Holidays 2018

There’s plenty to do along the River Thames during the Summer holidays. Our regular sightseeing cruises link London’s most popular attractions & tourist hot spots. Westminster Pier Westminster Pier is situated on the North shore next to Westminster Bridge & the Palace of Westminster. The pier sits directly opposite the London Eye & County Hall providing outstanding views from one of our party boats. Kings Reach, City of Westminster London Eye, Waterloo M.V Avontuur IV at Westminster Pier County Hall Explore Westminster St. Katharine Pier & St. Katharine Docks St. Katharine Pier is situated nearby to Tower Bridge & the Tower of London. Originally a dock build for cargo, St. Katharine Docks are now a haven for yachts with bars, restaurants and shops. St. Katharine Docks St. Katharine Docks St. Katharine Docks Tower Bridge | Viscount Cruises Explore St. Katharine’s Events Near St. Katharine Pier St. Katharine Docks, Floating Film Festival St. Kat’s floating film festival takes place on a floating pontoon in the dock. The pontoon is weatherproof (protected by a tent) & deckchairs & beanbags are also available. There’s a wide range of films being shown throughout the Summer & a pop-up bar serving  drinks & snacks. Find

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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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2018 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

50% off Thames River Services Tickets this Half-Term

Thames River Services are offering 50% off all tickets for trips taken between selected dates during the February Half-Term. Click the link below to visit the Thames River Services website and claim your 50% off code. Visit Website Key Dates During Half-Term Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th February – 50% off all Trips Monday 19th – Tuesday 20th – No Service to Greenwich Pier Wednesday 21st – Sunday 25th February – 50% off all Trips Greenwich Pier Closure Greenwich Pier will be closed on the following dates in February. This closure is part of London River Services & Transport for London’s essential works maintaining Greenwich Pier. There will be no services to Greenwich Pier on the following dates. Monday 19th February 2018 Tuesday 20th February 2018 Tuesday 27th February 2018 Wednesday 28th February 2018 Winter Timetable (Operating 2nd January-28th February 2018) Westminster Pier Departures To Greenwich Pier  10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:30* *Does not operate during January & February. St. Katharine Pier Departures To Greenwich Pier  10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 15:50* *Does not operate during January & February. Greenwich Pier Departures To St. Katharine Pier & Westminster  11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00,

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Greenwich Pier (Cutty Sark), Royal Borough of Greenwich

Greenwich Pier Closures – 19th, 20th, 27th & 28th February

Transport for London are conducting a major renovation of Greenwich Pier between November 2017 and March 2018. The renovation is expected to increase the pier’s lifespan by a decade and will involve the pontoons being removed in two phases. Some of the works which will be carried out include replacing the anchor chains, refurbishing the connection hinges between the pontoons, repairs to the main decks and a fresh coat of paint below the waterline Greenwich Pier will be closed for four days during February. Find out about the Greenwich Pier Renovation February Closure Dates Monday 19th February 2018 – All Day Tuesday 20th February 2018 – All Day Tuesday 27th February 2018 – All Day Wednesday 28th February 2018 – All Day Thames River Services There will be no Thames River Services trips to Greenwich on the above dates. Services between Westminster Pier & Greenwich Pier will resume on Wednesday 21st February after the first closure and on Thursday 29th February after the second closure. Circular Cruise Westminster Circular Cruise Westminster will still be operating services from Westminster to St. Katharine Pier calling at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier & Bankside Pier. Visit the Circular Cruise Website About Thames River Services Thames

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London Eye, Waterloo

Festive Opening Hours 2017

We will be operating amended services & office hours on selected days between the 24th December 2017 & the 2nd January 2018. From the 2nd January onward we will be operating our usual service & opening hours. 17th – 23rd December Viscount Cruises Normal Office Hours Thames River Services Winter Timetable 24th, 25th & 26th December (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day) Viscount CruisesClosed Thames River Services No Service 27th – 30th December Viscount CruisesNormal Office Hours Thames River ServicesWinter Timetable 31st December (New Year’s Eve) Viscount CruisesNormal Office Hours Thames River ServicesThe Winter Timetable will operate during the day but preparations for the New Year’s Eve firework display will result in early road closures in the City of Westminster. 1st January (New Year’s Day) Viscount CruisesClosed Thames River ServicesNo service 2nd January Onwards Viscount CruisesNormal Office Hours Thames River ServicesJanuary & February Timetable Click Here to view our Regular Opening Hours Viscount Cruises> News & Offers-> News–> Festive Opening Hours 2017

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Greenwich Pier (Cutty Sark), Royal Borough of Greenwich

Greenwich Pier Closure – Friday 24th November

About the Renovation Transport for London are conducting a major renovation of Greenwich Pier between November 2017 and March 2018. The renovation is expected to increase the pier’s lifespan by a decade and will involve the pontoons being removed in two phases. Some of the works which will be carried out include replacing the anchor chains, refurbishing the connection hinges between the pontoons, repairs to the main decks and a fresh coat of paint below the waterline Find out about the Greenwich Pier Renovation Pier Closures Greenwich Pier will be closed all day on Friday 24th November and for part of the day on Saturday 25th November. Friday 24th November 2018 – All Day Saturday 25th November 2018 – Pier Reopens at 12:00 Thames River Services There will be no Thames River Services trips to Greenwich on Friday 24th November, the pier is expected to re-open after 12:00 on Saturday 25th November. Services between Westminster Pier & Greenwich Pier will resume when the pier reopens on Saturday afternoon. Circular Cruise Westminster Circular Cruise Westminster will still be operating services from Westminster to St. Katharine Pier calling at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier & Bankside Pier. Visit the Circular Cruise Website About Thames River Services

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Lord Mayor's Fireworks Display

Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Cruises | M.V King Edward Now Available

Our November Firework Cruises have now finished. Subscribe to our Mailing List for the latest information about our upcoming events, cruises & next years Firework Cruises. × Dismiss alert Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Cruises | M.V King Edward Now Available Due to popular demand we have added another vessel to our Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Cruises. Tickets for M.V King Edward are now on sale through our online store. Click Here to purchase tickets. About M.V King Edward M.V King Edward is a 2-story vessel with two enclosed, heated saloons. The lower saloon is home to a fully licensed bar serving a wide range of beers, ciders, wines, spirits, soft drinks & snacks. The bar accepts cash and card and drinks can be taken anywhere on board the vessel. The upper saloon is furnished with comfortable chairs and has 180-degree views. Toilet facilities are located on the reception deck between the upper and lower saloons.​ King Edward’s front deck and upper rear deck provide magnificent views at either end of the vessel. M.V King Edward at Westminster M.V King Edward, Lower Saloon & Fully Licensed Bar M.V King Edward, Upper Saloon M.V King Edward passing County Hall About our Lord Mayor’s Fireworks

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Lord Mayor's Fireworks Display

Lord Mayor’s Show | Travel Information

Our November Firework Cruises have now finished. Subscribe to our Mailing List for the latest information about our upcoming events, cruises & next years Firework Cruises. × Dismiss alert Lord Mayor’s Show Travel Information This Saturday is the 802nd Lord Mayor’s Show, the Lord Mayor Elect Charles Bowman will travel in the Lord Mayor’s Parade to the Royal Courts of Justice where he will swear allegiance to the crown. Charles Bowman will succeed our current Lord Mayor Andrew Parmley, who named Thames River Services newest vessel M.V Thomas Doggett earlier this year. If you are joining us for our Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Cruises in the afternoon please be aware that travel through the City of London will be extremely difficult due to the show. The City of London will be closed for most of the day. Find out more about the City closure and travel information at: www.lordmayorsshow.london. We still have a number of tickets available for our Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Cruises, click the link below to find out more. About our Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Cruises This year’s Lord Mayor’s show will be the 803rd and will take place on Saturday 10th November 2018. The spectacle begins with a morning river pageant where the

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