







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.
Bankside Pier
Sightseeing Services
Thames River Services operate regular cruises between Westminster Pier, St. Katharine Pier & Greenwich Pier. Between April-October Thames River Services also operate extra services with five sailings continuing downriver to the Thames Flood Barrier each day.
Circular Cruise Westminster

Circular Cruise operate regular cruises between Westminster Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier & St. Katharine Pier. Passengers with a Thames River Services Riverpass can also travel with Circular Cruise, embarking & disembarking at the various piers along the route.
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.
Millennium Bridge



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

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

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
*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.
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 5th May 2019 May 5, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 12th May 2019 May 12, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 19th May 2019 May 19, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 26th May 2019 May 26, 2019 6:45 pm

Thames River Services, Winter Timetable, 2nd January 2019
Thames River Services are now operating a low Winter Timetable. The last sailing will depart Westminster Pier at 15:00, St. Katharine Pier at 15:20 & Greenwich Pier at 16:00. Winter

Festive Opening Hours 2018
We will be operating amended services & office hours on selected days between the 24th December 2018 & the 2nd January 2019. From the 2nd January onward we will be

Winter Events in London
Winter Events Beyond the Deepening Shadow: The Tower Remembers* Beyond The Deepening Shadow is a display of thousands of flames in the Tower of London Moat. This artistic tribute was

Thames River Services, Winter Timetable, 28th October 2018
From tomorrow Thames River Services will be operating the Winter Timetable. The last sailing will depart Westminster Pier at 15:30, St. Katharine Pier at 15:50 & Greenwich Pier at 16:30.
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- Sunday Evening Cruise, 5th May 2019 May 5, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 12th May 2019 May 12, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 19th May 2019 May 19, 2019 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sunday Evening Cruise, 26th May 2019 May 26, 2019 6:45 pm

Thames River Services, Winter Timetable, 2nd January 2019
Thames River Services are now operating a low Winter Timetable. The last sailing will depart Westminster Pier at 15:00, St. Katharine Pier at 15:20 & Greenwich Pier at 16:00. Winter

Festive Opening Hours 2018
We will be operating amended services & office hours on selected days between the 24th December 2018 & the 2nd January 2019. From the 2nd January onward we will be

Winter Events in London
Winter Events Beyond the Deepening Shadow: The Tower Remembers* Beyond The Deepening Shadow is a display of thousands of flames in the Tower of London Moat. This artistic tribute was

Thames River Services, Winter Timetable, 28th October 2018
From tomorrow Thames River Services will be operating the Winter Timetable. The last sailing will depart Westminster Pier at 15:30, St. Katharine Pier at 15:50 & Greenwich Pier at 16:30.
Don’t forget to stay up to date on social media!