Make August awesome, rain or shine!
Find out what's happening along the river this month
We're going West!
We are excited to announce we will now be operating a weekend service to the West Zone, offering an alternative mode of transport for Londoners who wish to explore the neighbourhoods of Chelsea, Wandsworth and Putney.
Make a day of it, with a selection of things to do!
Summer Festivals in London
Summer on the Square
From 1 - 28 August the National Gallery will host a programme of free, daily creative sessions and activities. Immerse yourself in studio activities and be ready to sketch, make, move, explore and be inspired by the National Gallery Collection!
Summer in the Courtyard
Also from 1 - 28 August, Somerset House will be opening its gates to the courtyard, where you can enjoy the sunshine (if we have any) alongside food & drink pop-ups, whilst viewing the magnificent fountains. And on weekends, experience a series of live events and performances from local creatives and communities.
The Battersea Games
Make your way to Battersea Power Station for a new event featuring an evolving calendar of sports and games suitable for all ages until 3 September.
Nearest pier: Battersea Power Station
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Summer by the River
Until 3 September, lose yourself in new experiences, reconnect with old friends and feed your curiosity or your appetite, at London Bridge City's Summer by the River! There’ll be live music, film, theatre, sport, pop-up bars, street food and much more.
Nearest pier: London Bridge City
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Barking Riverside Summer Sessions
Until 17 September head down to this undiscovered stretch of the River Thames for expertly mixed cocktails and delicious street food. There will also be activities, pop-ups, classes and events, offering a jam-packed schedule to make the most of your summer.
Nearest pier: Barking Riverside
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Woolwich Lates
Take part in Woolwich Lates, a year-long series of free arts, fitness, markets, music, shopping and family late events, taking place across Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Nearest pier: Woolwich (Royal Arsenal)
Find out moreLondon Triathlon
On 6 August witness (or take part in) Challenge London's annual triathlon event, the only triathlon to take place in central London. Starting at ExCeL London, and going all the way to Westminster, there's plenty of opportunities for you to catch a view as well as take in London's iconic landmarks.
Nearest pier: North Greenwich (and cross the Thames by IFS Cloud Cable Car)
London Craft Beer Festival
And to celebrate your Triathlon success, or just for the less athletic of us, head to Wapping's Tobacco Dock from 11 - 12 August for the world's best craft beer festival!
You'll have the opportunity to try more than 700 beers, from hundreds of world-class breweries - with all the beer you can drink included in the price of your ticket. Of course, to soak it all up, there will be a selection of delicious food options available as well as a live music line-up to get you in the mood!
Nearest pier: Tower
Busy Battersea
Battersea Power Station is the place to be this summer with events and attractions suitable for all ages! From the Battersea Games, to shopping in the Power Station, going up Lift 109.
But that's not all Battersea has to offer...
Battersea Park In Concert
Enjoy a perfect weekend from 26 - 28 August as Battersea Park hosts a three day open-air concert series! Unpack your picnic, pop the fizz and relax into the ideal summer’s day to night, celebrating the best in Classical, West End Musicals, Soul & Jazz.
Bounce at Battersea
The home of ping pong is coming to Battersea Power Station from 3 August! Grab your gang, whack some balls and enjoy craft cocktails, freshly made pizzas and top tunes under one lively roof.
From parties to bottomless brunches, or just straight up original ping pong - Bounce is where the fun happens.
In 2023 we mark the tercentenary anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren. To commemorate his genius and legacy Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is partnering with other attractions across London for a series of lectures and a joint ticket with St Paul's Cathedral and Old Royal Naval College!
Go to Greenwich
If you're wanting to make the most of the sunshine this year, Greenwich is the place to be!
Summer Sessions
Every Saturday and Sunday through August Greenwich Peninsula is hosting their annual Summer Sessions; a celebration of community spirit, culture and the great outdoors.
You can expect the ultimate party vibe with unmissable live music sets, games and an outdoor cinema! Pull up a deckchair and soak up the sounds of the summer.
Nearest pier: North Greenwich
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
It's your last chance to see National Maritime Museum's Astronomy Photographer of the Year, ending 13 August.
Photographers from around the world have been going head to head in the annual competition featuring the world's greatest space photography. Over 100 photographs are on show in a special exhibition - just a few minutes away from Greenwich Pier!
Nearest pier: Greenwich
Women's World Cup
Get behind the lionesses this August as they compete for the greatest achievement in football, the World Cup! Or if you're supporting another country... we suppose you can get involved too (wink wink)! We've put together a list of places to watch the games this month.
Enjoy summer with the family and spend the day making unlimited journeys aboard our services. A Family River Roamer gives unlimited all-day travel to 2 adults and up to 3 children (5 to 15). Kids 4 and under travel free.
Things to do in London with the kids
Are you looking for family-friendly attractions and things you can see and do with the kids? We have put together a few recommendations of fun things along the river that are accessible with our service making travelling with the kids a breeze!
Below you can find some of the locations where kids can stay cool by playing with water once the hot weather comes back to London, as well as a list of parks and farms along the Thames! Don't forget the Morph's Epic Art Adventure, kids and grown ups will love it and it's a great way to explore the capital.
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London's best riverside playgrounds
Things to do in London with kids (use our filters to better fit your day)
Make a splash
Help the kids cool off during the summer holidays by taking them to the many kid-friendly fountains along our route:
Jeppe Hein’s Appearing Rooms
This interactive sculpture at Southbank Centre is the brainchild of Danish artist Jeppe Hein, whose combination of architecture and technology produces sculptures which are joyful, engaging and playful.
Nearest pier: London Eye (Waterloo)
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More London Riverside Fountains
On a sunny day, people adore jumping through the fountains near The Scoop amphitheatre in London Bridge City. With 200 spouting jets and views of City Hall and Tower Bridge in the background, it's the perfect setting for splashing with a view!
Nearest pier: London Bridge City
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Splash Park Barking
One fountain not quite cutting it? Splash Park Barking is only a short bus ride away (EL1 or EL3) from Barking Riverside Pier. It has a wide variety of fountain features going up and down at different intervals, as well as a soft, flat ground to keep the little ones safe. Relax and have fun!
Nearest pier: Barking Riverside
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Leicester Square Fountain
Located at the heart of Leicester Square, a lovely play fountain surrounds the statue of Shakespeare in the centre. Cool off while watching the many street performers around the square!
Nearest pier: Embankment
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Morph's Epic Art Adventure
Until 20 August, we’ve partnered up with Whizz-Kidz, the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users, and taking over London’s most famous sights with a unique, free public art trail.
Discover 56 spectacularly painted giant Morph sculptures, in iconic locations from Tower Bridge to Tate Modern (which conveniently happens to be where our Morph ‘It’s Raining Morphs! Hallelujah!’ is positioned).
Visit our Morph, find the 4 digit code on the sculpture and enter it on the Morph's Epic Art Adventure app to collect your reward.
Nearest pier: Bankside (for our Morph… 😉) / London Bridge City / Tower
Battersea Park
200-acres of open green space, floral gardens and a boating lake, Battersea Park lies on the south bank of the River Thames. The park has stunning river views, a children's zoo and an adventure playground that kids love!
Nearest pier: Battersea Power Station
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Greenwich Park
A short walk from Greenwich Pier, gorgeous Greenwich Park offers outstanding views of Canary Wharf and the City on a clear day. As one of London's largest Royal Parks, Greenwich Park offers a wide range of facilities and is home to the Royal Observatory and the Meridian line, as well as the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House.
Nearest pier: Greenwich
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Thames Barrier Park
One of London’s newest parks, Thames Barrier Park offers the best view from the land of London's impressive flood defence, the Thames Barrier. Discover the delights of this urban oasis and its most creative feature 'The Green Dock' that provides a wind-protected microclimate for a variety of plants and butterflies.
Nearest pier: Royal Wharf
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Mudchute Park and Farm
Llamas, in London?! Mudchute Park and Farm is located on the Isle of Dogs, a short walk from Masthouse Terrace Pier.
Set in 32 acres, the farm brings a touch of the countryside to Tower Hamlets and is home to pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys and chickens as well as llamas.
Nearest pier: Masthouse Terrace
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St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
A 6-minute walk from Tower Pier lies the former church of Saint Dunstan in the East. A truly unique place in London, this peaceful green oasis is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the City. St Dunstan in the East Church Garden is set within the ruins of a Wren church which was bombed during the Blitz.
Nearest pier: Tower
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St James’s Park
The oldest of London's Royal Parks, St James's Park is at the heart of Westminster. The park's artificial lake, flowers, trees and birds will make you forget that you are actually in the heart of London. It has breathtaking views of Buckingham Palace but don't forget to say hello to the pelicans!
Nearest pier: Westminster
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Chelsea Physic Garden
Celebrating it's 350th anniversary, Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanical garden. An oasis in the city, the tranquil garden was established to supply medicinal plants for scientific study and was only opened to the public in the 1980s.
Nowadays visitors are welcomed to learn more about fauna from around the world. Please note the site is compact so booking in advance is essential.
Nearest pier: Cadogan
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Bishop's Park
Across Putney Bridge from Putney Pier lies Bishop’s Park which has been awarded Grade II status by English Heritage.
The park houses Fulham Palace, the historic home of the Bishops of London, a beautiful walled garden and an ornamental lake. Bordering the north bank of the River Thames, Bishop's Park provides one of the best views of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
Nearest pier: Putney
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From fairs, to light shows, and even a heart-stopping tight-rope walker, the festival brings together UK and international artists in a programme of ground-breaking activities and displays in iconic public spaces across London between 25 August - 10 September.
Get a River Roamer to enjoy unlimited all-day travel across London, or an East Zone River Roamer for travel between Canary Wharf and Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) piers - giving you easy access to the many events taking place by the river.
Resurgam
Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present this breathtaking performance on the iconic façade of Wren’s masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.
Date: 31 August, 1 & 2 September
Nearest pier: Bankside
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Dancing City
Two extraordinary days of outdoor dance transform the piazzas, parks and waterfronts of Canary Wharf.
Date: 9 & 10 September
Nearest pier: Canary Wharf
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Sliding Slope
Inspired by the North Sea Flood of 1953, this urgent and timely performance brings a devastating historical disaster up to date in the face of rising sea water levels and the destructive effects of global warming.
Date: 2 & 3 September
Nearest pier: North Greenwich (and cross the Thames by IFS Cloud Cable Car)
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Open Line
One woman. One high wire. High above you. This heart-stopping spectacle is performed by internationally renowned tight-rope walker Tatiana Mosio Bongonga, opening GDIF 2023 with an act of fearless optimism.
Date: 25 August
Nearest pier: Woolwich (Royal Arsenal)
Find out moreBartholomew Fair
From 31 August - 16 September, the City will become the stage for an array of exciting, unique, and live performances taking place across the Square Mile.
The 2023 reimagining of iconic Bartholomew Fair, which dates back to the 12th century and was last held in 1855, brings a modern twist to the historic fair in a celebration of the City of London’s heritage.
Nearest pier: Bankside (and across Millennium Bridge)
Sail from Gravesend & Tilbury
Hop aboard our special sailings from the estuary towns directly to the heart of the capital this spring. We'll sail from Gravesend and Tilbury Wednesday 9 August, Tuesday 15 August, Monday 21 August and Thursday 31 August.
From Tilbury, the boat will take just 40 minutes to reach Greenwich Peninsula (North Greenwich Pier), or 60 minutes to London Bridge (London Bridge City Pier). Along the way, you'll sail past many of the city's iconic sights including The Thames Barrier, The O2, The Old Royal Naval College Greenwich, Canary Wharf and under Tower Bridge.
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