The Ancient Town of Greenwich
Thames River Services: (TRS)
Take a boat trip on the River Thames between Greewich, The Thames Barrier and back to Greenwich with Thames River Services. Book a tour and pass by some of London's most historic buildings and sites.
Your river cruise on London's oldest thoroughfare from Greenwich to The Thames Barrier and back is an opportunity to take a truly different view of London, passing some its best of historical landmarks.
The ancient town of Greenwich has been a gateway to London for over a thousand years. Invaders
from the continent passed either by ship or the Old Dover Road,
built by the Romans, on their way to the capital. In 1012, the Danes
moored their longships at Greenwich and raided Canterbury, returning
with Archbishop Alfege as hostage and later murdering him on the
spot where the church named after him now stands.
Early in the 15th century, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester built a manor house overlooking the river. Later the wife of Henry VI decided to enlarge it as a royal residence. Greenwich was further developed by succeeding Tudor monarchs being almost completely rebuilt by Henry VII. The palace was a favourite of Henry VIII, who was born there as were his daughters Mary and Elizabeth. James I gave the estate to his consort, Anne of Denmark who commissioned the court architect, Inigo Jones to build a house in the park, work commenced on the Queens House in 1616.
Following the Civil War the original Tudor Palace was so dilapidated that Charles II had it demolished. On its site he started building a new palace, but the money ran out in 1669. In 1694 Mary II rededicated the unfinished buildings as the Royal Naval Hospital for Seamen and they were completed to plans brilliantly conceived by Christopher Wren to suit the new use. The Royal Naval College took over the buildings in 1873.
- Greenwich — Greenwich is recognised for its cultural heritage: the grandeur and sheer beauty of its buildings; the magnificent vistas and views across London; its royal history, as the birthplace of both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, among others
- The Thames Barrier — The barrier is
an impressive construction and is the worlds largest movable flood barrier,
spanning 520 metres across the Thames at Woolwich. The barrier completed
in 1982, is valued at over £1000 million and took 8 years to build
For The Best Discounts on Group Bookings please call 0207 930 4097. Please arrive at pier 15 minutes before the last appropriate departure times stated above.
Ticket Description:
Family Ticket: Includes 2 Adults and 3 children.
Children: Children 5 years to 15 Years.
Adult: 16 years and over.
Terms and Conditions:
"Book on Line" tickets are non-refundable and can only be used
on the dates booked. Offers can only be booked up to 14 days in advance.
Travel Card / Oyster Card:
If you have a valid Travel Card / Oyster Card loaded with a valid Travel
Card on your day of travel you will receive a 1/3 off discount on our published
standard adult and child fares, when booking at the Ticket Office. This
offer is not available to "Book on Line" customers.
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