A list of the cruise ships visiting London in 2024
Sea-faring leviathans will be visiting central London this summer, giving us landlubbers a chance to see them up close from the riverside.
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A list of the cruise ships visiting London in 2024
Sea-faring leviathans will be visiting central London this summer, giving us landlubbers a chance to see them up close from the riverside.
Proposals for three new Thames ferry crossings in East London
East London could get three new pedestrian and cycling links across the Thames -- if a report's findings into cross-Thames crossings are applied.
From sewage shaft to public plaza: Putney’s newest public space opens
A former Thames Tideway building site in Putney has been turned into a new public space, expanding the riverside walkway next to Putney Bridge.
Battery powered Thames Clipper boats arriving in London
The first of a fleet of new river passenger boats has arrived in London, and they are Europe’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries that can also run on batteries.
Look out for a swarm of unmanned flying objects in Greenwich
If you're struggling to get to sleep tonight and have a view of the Millennium Dome, look out for something happening.
Book review: Nick Higham’s The Mercenary River
Imagine London where you can turn on a tap for a glass of water, but only for a few hours a day and never on Sundays. That was London's modern water supply for several centuries until comparatively recently.
Sealed off Thames riverside path reopens to the public
A section of the Thames riverside that has been closed for 20 years reopened today and completed a long desire to open up the Thames path along the entire width of the City of London.
Rare film from inside the Tower Subway tunnel
A true hidden marvel of London runs under the Thames next to Tower Bridge, a very early railway tunnel, that's hardly ever been photographed or filmed.
Look out for a chemicals tanker visiting central London
Tower Bridge usually opens for decorative boats plying the Thames, but in a couple of weeks time, something very unusual will visit central London - a large tanker.
Medieval law requires a bundle of straw to be hung from the Barking flood barrier
Later this month, in line with ancient law, a bundle of straw will hang from the top of the huge Barking Creek flood barrier.
Sailing ship authorised for cargo deliveries in the Thames
A sailing ship has become the first since the 1970s to be authorised as a commercial cargo carrier, and is now looking for cargo to carry.
Pyrotechnics on the Thames at Wapping
A note to look out for something interesting happening on the Thames at Wapping - as there will be a couple of days of bang bangs happening.
Public tours of the UK’s largest working sailing ship, SV Tenacious
SV Tenacious, the UK's largest working tall ship will be in London for a short visit in September, and there will be a free open day for tours.
Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer is visiting London
The Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, will be making a visit to London next month, and will be offering regular trips along the Thames during her visit.
Look out for a nighttime flotilla of glowing boats on the Thames
The Thames will be filled with an illuminated flotilla of 150 decorated boats, including the Queen's barge, Gloriana, as part of the Thames Festival.
River Thames bridges to have a Platinum Jubilee light show
The bridges across the Thames in central London will put on a special Platinum Jubilee themed light show over the Jubilee weekend next month.
Cruise ships are returning to London in 2022
The cruise ships are returning to London, disgorging tourists, and for us Londoners, a chance to see big boats up close.
Illuminated River photography competition
The Illuminated River Foundation, which has been lighting up the Thames river bridges has partnered with Thames Festival Trust to introduce a new Illuminated River category in their ThamesLens photography competition.
Take a trip along the “Illuminated River” Thames
What is said to be the longest art installation in the world can be found in London, and is the lighting up of the bridges across the Thames.
Boat tours of the Illuminated River bridges
As the nights get darker, the project to light up the bridges across the Thames becomes easier to see, and there's also a boat tour service to try out.
See a “walking” boat on the Thames
Over the next few weeks, a walking boat will be in the Thames around Battersea - and yes, it's art.
City of London raising its river embankment to prevent Climate Change flooding
The City of London has opened a consultation on plans to raise the height of the riverside embankment along the Thames to protect the City from sea level rises caused by Climate Change.
Thames Clipper wins Hammersmith Bridge ferry contract
Thames Clipper, the River Thames river-bus service has won the contract to run a temporary ferry service while the Hammersmith bridge is closed to traffic.
Hammersmith Bridge could re-open next summer
A temporary double-decker bridge could allow the Hammersmith Bridge to reopen next summer, initially to pedestrians and cyclists, with motorists following a few months later, Hammersmith and Fulham council has announced.