London is an amazing city for Art lovers. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a lover of ~Modern Art, the Impressionists, Surrealism, Renaissance, Classical, sculpture, ceramics or Conceptual, there’s always something worth seeing. And many works by the world’s most famous artists are in galleries that have free entry. Public...
50% off during Winter Weekends
If you’re planning to visit London one weekend, our hop-on hop-off service between Westminster and Tower Bridge offers a wonderfully relaxing form of transportation as you go from one attraction to another along the South Bank. Don’t worry about the weather, because if it’s cold or wet (or both!), you...
What to do in London this half-term
What Would Walter Do? Travel back in time at the Tower of London (nearest pier: Tower Bridge Quay) to meet Sir Walter Raleigh on the 400th anniversary of his execution. One of the Tower’s most famous prisoners, he had been a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I but did not enjoy...
A cultural day out on The Thames
Architecture There are so many fabulous buildings to admire between Westminster and Tower Bridge. From the gothic Palace of Westminster to the ultra-modern Shard, the recreated Globe Theatre (the only thatched building in Central London), and the buildings that make up the South Bank Centre to the repurposed Oxo building...
Wildlife on the River Thames
A sense of porpoise For much of the 20th century, the Thames was one of the most polluted rivers in the country, but over the past 50 years, efforts to clean it up have been successful and there are now over 125 different species of fish living in it, including...
Looking Forward To The Totally Thames Festival
Festival events, exhibitions and installations will be held along a 42 mile stretch of the river to highlight its heritage and importance to London life. We’ve been looking through the programme and picked out the events we’re most looking forward to: Doggett’s Coat and Badge Race 2018 The oldest continuing...
Free London Theatre Tickets In August
The West End of London is renowned throughout the world for its theatre, and no holiday in the capital can be without a visit to a play or a musical. London’s ‘theatreland’ has an incredible offer for August: free London theatre tickets for the kids! Theatres taking part in Kids Week (which...
What to do in London in the school holidays
Well, if you’re thinking of taking them to London for a day trip or maybe a longer break, there’ll plenty out there in addition to the permanent London attractions. Here’s a selection that are near the river. Underbelly The 10th Underbelly Festival is well underway on the South Bank (nearest...
An historic day out on The Thames
Tower of London You’ll get a thousand years of London history in one day out at the Tower of London (nearest pier: Tower Bridge Quay). The iconic White Tower was constructed in the 1080s by William the Conqueror and the complex was expanded and used as a royal palace until the...
Historic Barge Rowing Event
If you’re planning a cruise on the River Thames on 30 June 2018, choose your time of travel carefully if you want to get a bonus view of one of the toughest river races in the calendar. The Thames Historic Barge Rowing Event will start at Greenwich at midday, and...
