Author: Thames River Sightseeing

Just because you’re planning a trip to Central London, it doesn’t mean to say you have to leave the family dog at home. You’d be surprised by the number of pooch-friendly activities and events that go on in the UK’s capital – some of which sound barking mad! They include...

With its origins going back a thousand years, it isn’t surprising that there are so many myths and legends surrounding the Tower of London. We decided to take a break from facts, and investigate some of the spookier tales that have developed about the Tower over the centuries. The ravens...

Our last blog looked at anti-Valentine’s Day activities for anyone who feels a bit Bah Humbug! about the whole thing. In the quest for fairness, we’ve decided to leap headfirst into the spirit of things in our second Valentine’s Day blog. What could be more romantic than proposing to your...

There has been a bit of a backlash against Valentine’s Day recently, and not just from the singletons. Many couples are turning their backs on red roses and chocolates and opting for non-romantic activities instead, often with their mates. Here are our suggestions about ways to not celebrate Valentine’s this...

Are you planning a great day out with the kids in London this half-term? Are you looking for ways of entertaining the kids without having to spend too much? Take them for a free cruise on The Thames with Circular Cruises! Between 15th-25th February, buy an adult ticket and get...

Granted, when you’re in London it’s easy to spend money like it’s going out of fashion, but a day out in the Capital needn’t be expensive. If you do a little forward planning, you can have a really good touristy day out, even in the middle of winter when a...

If you’re visiting London in January and February, you’re definitely not expecting good weather! But just because it may be cold and wet, or even snowy outside, you can still enjoy the sights and stay dry and warm. Here are a few suggestions: Visitor attractions There are, of course, many visitor attractions...

Free views If you still fancy your chances of getting a reasonable view further down the river, try the Cannon Street/St Paul’s/Tower Hill areas. But be warned, it’s possible that there will be crowds and people will get there early in order to get the best views. The fireworks are...

Most people love to do Christmassy things at Christmas, but sometimes you can suffer from tinsel overload - even in December! If you’re looking for something to do along The Thames this month that isn’t related to shopping or even feeling festive, here are a few suggestions: Doggy style This...

Is it really that time of year again? Yet again, you’re probably asking yourself: “What can we do with the kids in the Christmas holidays?” Well, at this time of year, the problem is less about finding things to do than choosing between all the amazing things that are going...