MBNA Thames Clippers
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MBNA Thames Clippers River Bus
services link London's attractions so you can explore all the city has to offer.
Choose the fastest and most frequent fleet on the river to travel through the city in style. River Roamer tickets are perfect for sightseeing, allowing all-day hop-on, hop-off travel or for getting from A to B, touch in with your oyster or contactless card to pay as you go. The Thames Clippers services stretch from Putney to Royal Arsenal Woolwich, and cater for all, from early morning commuters to families wanting a day out on the river - the services run every 20 minutes between key London piers.
It's a smooth and speedy journey, the sleek catamarans are packed with on-board amenities including comfortable seating (that comes with fantastic river-views) and licensed on-board bars. Free newspapers are an added bonus as well as WIFI at selected piers.
Admission
Ticket Type | Ticket Price |
Adult Single | £4.60 - £10.30 (50% off for children) |
Under 5s | Free |
River Roamer Adult | £19.80 |
River Roamer Child | £9.95 |
River Roamer Family | £39.60 |
Fore discounted fares, touch in and out with contactless or Oyster to pay as you go; buy online in advance or on the go with the free ticketing app. Season tickets are available for frequent passengers.
Accessibility
All vessels are wheelchair accessible. Access piers include Westminster, London Eye, Embankment and Blackfriars.
Events
Did You
Know?
- Everyday the MBNA Thames Clippers fleet travels 1,160 nautical miles, that's 1.6 times around the Earth each month.
- The boats carry 3.8 million visitors per year.
- All of the boats have meteorological names including Monsoon and Cyclone.
Where
is it?
MBNA Thames Clippers
Victoria Embankment, London SW1A
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Studio 6
South Bank London
OPENING TIMES
Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 11.00pm
Sundays: 12pm to 11.30pm
WHERE IS IT?
Gabriel’s Wharf (the Southbank)
56 Upper Ground
London SE1 9PP
Nearest overground stations:
London Waterloo / Waterloo East / Blackfriars / Charing Cross
Nearest tube stations:
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Elephant Juice Bar
Southbank Centre
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when: Friday 4 May through to Sunday 23 September
opening times: 11 am - 11 pm every day
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Queen’s Walk, under Hungerford Bridge
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Southbank Centre
DATES & TIMES
when: Friday 4 May through to Sunday 23 September
opening times: 11am - 11pm every day
FIND US
Queen’s Walk next to Waterloo Bridge
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when: Friday 4 May through to Sunday 24 September
opening times: 11 am - 11 pm every day
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Queen's Walk, under Hungerford Bridge
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The Riverside Walkway is open 24 hours a day.
Accessibility
The Riverside Walkway is fully accessible.
Close by stations include Blackfriars and Waterloo.
Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Thames as it winds through the capital. Soak up the South Bank atmosphere, London's home of art, culture and unique architecture. Cross the bridges for circular walks with spectacular views.
The Riverside Walkway attracts visitors from all over the world and is also a valuable resource enjoyed by all who live or work in the area. It is also used as a venue for unusual and unique events - keep your eyes peeled for exciting pop-ups.
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airy
contemporary space
Opening Times
Monday | 11am - 10.30pm |
Tuesday | 11am - 10.30pm |
Wednesday | 11am - 10.30pm |
Thursday | 11am - 10.30pm |
Friday | 11am - 10.30pm |
Saturday | 11am - 10.30pm |
Sunday | 11am - 8pm |
Please note, the kitchen opens at 12pm on Sundays.
The Green Room is a contemporary restaurant, bar and garden developed by local social enterprise Coin Street Community Builders in collaboration with the National Theatre.
Serving delicious, ethically-sourced British diner food and roast dinners on Sundays, it’s a unique temporary architectural experiment which offers an airy, contemporary space featuring props and scenery recycled from National Theatre shows.
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South Bank's premier steak restaurant and cocktail bar.
Gillray's
Steakhouse & Bar
Opening Times
Monday | 6:30am –10:30pm |
Tuesday | 6:30am –10:30pm |
Wednesday | 6:30am –10:30pm |
Thursday | 6:30am –10:30pm |
Friday | 6:30am –10:30pm |
Saturday | 7am –10:30pm |
Sunday | 7am –10:30pm |
The bar is open until midnight daily.
If you're headed to Gillray's, bring an empty stomach and high expectations. Situated in full view of Parliament, the seat of British democratic administration, Gillray's fine food is as remarkable as its surroundings.
Everything about Gillray's is a seeming nod to British culture and heritage. Their meat is sourced from British farms. Their bar boasts not only fantastic staff but over 100 types of gin. Their service is of the highest quality in the British sense - subtle, yet polished. Even their decor is reflective of the old-world grandeur of the Houses of Parliament. During afternoon tea, a tray is neatly delivered to your table and drinks are filled (or refilled) in a smooth, near unnoticeable ballet of table service.
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National Theatre
Opening Times
Monday | 9.30am - 8pm |
Tuesday | 9.30am - 8pm |
Wednesday | 9.30am - 8pm |
Thursday | 9.30am - 8pm |
Friday | 9.30am - 8pm |
Saturday | 9.30am - 8pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Kitchen is the National Theatre's all-day café - it's the perfect pit stop for lunch with friends, tea and cake or a pre-show light bite.
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