Bankside Pier
About Bankside Pier
Bankside Pier is on the south shore next to the replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Close to other landmarks & attractions including the Tate Modern & Millennium Footbridge, Bankside Pier is central to one of London’s newer tourist hot spots.
Daytime sightseeing cruises operate from Bankside Pier every day and private charters are also available.
Transportation Links*
Bus Services
National Rail
Underground
Cycle Hire
Bankside Pier Location
Daytime Cruises from Bankside Pier
Thames River Sightseeing
Thames River Sightseeing (formerly Thames River Services) have been operating cruises on the River Thames for over 50 years. All of our sightseeing vessels are operated by experienced crew & feature indoor seating, outdoor seating & open decks.
Thames River Sightseeing Routes
Westminster to Greenwich (Blue Route)
Travel between the City of Westminster, City of London & the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Between April & October you can extend your cruise and travel through the Thames Flood Barrier.
Westminster PierSt. Katharine Pier (Tower of London)Greenwich Pier (Cutty Sark)
Hop-On-Hop-Off (Pink Route)
Book at 2 Day Riverpass & enjoy unlimited travel between 6 piers on both Thames River Sightseeing Routes.
Westminster PierEmbankment PierFestival PierBankside PierSt. Katharine Pier (Tower of London)
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2 Day Riverpass (Hop-On Hop-Off)
£12.75 – £19.50
* Cruises to the Thames Flood Barrier will only operate between 30th March 2020 – 1st November 2020.
The last boat to the Thames Barrier departs Westminster Pier at 14:30, St. Katharine Pier at 14:50 & Greenwich Pier at 15:30.
The Thames Barrier Cruise is a 1-Hour round trip with no stops. Pre-booked groups can arrange to be dropped off or collected from Barrier Gardens Pier near the Thames Barrier Information Centre.
Evening Cruises from Bankside Pier
We do not currently have any evening cruises planned from Bankside Pier. Click the link below to view our evening cruises from other piers.
Available Cruises
Private Charters from Bankside Pier
We provide a wide range of catering & dining options, perfectly paired with our extensive wine menu. Our entertainment options & decorations can also make your event truly unique.
Near Bankside Pier**
The Globe Theatre at Bankside is an authentic replica of a 16th century theatre. Shakespearean plays are regularly performed & guided tours of the theatre are also available. The Swan bar & restaurant at the Globe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner & a “Midsummer Nights Dream Afternoon Tea” inspired by the Characters of Shakespeare’s plays.
1 Min / 128 FeetMillennium Bridge
The Millennium Bridge links Bankside on the South Shore to the City of London on the North. The bridge opened in June 2000 & gained its nickname the “Wobbly Bridge” after an unexpected swaying motion caused it to close. After almost two years of modification the bridge re-opened.
Bankside Pier Gallery
**Transportation links are based on data from Transport for London, always check their website (tfl.gov.uk) when planning your journey.
Walking times & distances are average times based on data from Google Maps.
Bankside Pier is part of Thames River Sightseeing’s Hop-On Hop-Off Route. Passengers can travel to Festival Pier, Bankside Pier, St. Katharine Pier & Westminster.
Passengers can also change at St. Katharine Pier & continue downriver to the Royal Borough of Greenwich & the Thames Barrier.
We operate daytime cruises from 6 piers on the River Thames & private charters from over 20 piers. Click the link below to view all piers.
**Transportation links are based on data from Transport for London, always check their website (tfl.gov.uk) when planning your journey.
Walking times & distances are average times based on data from Google Maps.
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