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Tower Bridge Quay

St. Katharine Pier & St. Katharine Docks

About Tower Bridge Quay

Tower Bridge Quay (formerly St. Katharine Pier) is located on the North shore of the River Thames at St. Katharine Dock, a short walk from the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Tower of London. The dock opened in 1828 & was once 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.

St. Katharine Dock was designed by the Scottish engineer Thomas Telford (known as the Colossus of Roads due to his extensive experience building roads) & completed in 1828. St. Katharine Dock takes its name from “St. Katharine’s by the Tower”, a medieval hospital which stood on the site.

Extensive bomb damage during the Blitz limited the capacity of the dock & with the increasing size of cargo vessels during the industrial revolution the dock eventually closed.

Just on the edge of the City of London St. Katharine Dock is closely situated to a number of landmarks including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London & the Monument.

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News

The Great River Race 2019

The Great River Race 2018

The Great River Race 2018 Great River Race Pier Closures Today is the 30th Great River Race. A number of river closures are in place throughout the day. Approximate closure times include: St. Katharine Pier | 10:25-11:25 Westminster Pier Pier | 11:05-12:05 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. About Thames River Services Thames River Services (TRS) have been operating daily sightseeing tours since 1986, our current service operates between Westminster Pier, St. Katharine Pier (for Tower of London) & Greenwich Pier. During the summer months we operate the only river tours to the Thames Flood barrier, departing Westminster Pier, St Katharine Pier & Greenwich Pier five times a day. Our vessels M.V London Rose & M.V Avontuur IV operate on these services along with M.V Thomas Doggett (owned & operated by TRS) and a collection of other modern & traditional vessels owned by our partners. Read More about Thames River Services Visit the Thames River Services Website Destinations Westminster Pier & the City of Westminster Westminster Pier is situated on the North shore next to Westminster Bridge & the Palace of Westminster.

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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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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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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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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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