Embankment Pier facts for kids
The Pier on the River Thames
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| Type | River bus and tourist/leisure services |
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| Locale | River Thames, London, UK |
| Owner | London River Services |
| Operator | London River Services |
| Coordinates | 51°30′26″N 0°07′16″W / 51.5073°N 0.121193°W |
  Embankment PierLocation in Central London
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Embankment Pier is a busy boat dock on the River Thames in London, England. It's located right in the heart of the city, next to the famous Hungerford Bridge. This pier is a popular spot for people to catch river buses or start fun sightseeing boat trips to explore London from the water. It's super easy to get to, as it's right outside a major Underground (subway) station and close to a big train station.
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Boat Trips and Services
Embankment Pier is a great place to start your adventure on the River Thames! You can catch a special boat cruise called Thames River Sightseeing from here. These boats travel between Westminster Pier and Greenwich Pier, showing you lots of cool sights along the way.
What You Can See
When you head east (downriver) from Embankment Pier, you'll pass by some amazing places. You can get off at St. Katharine's Pier to explore the historic Tower of London, see the famous Tower Bridge, and visit the lovely St Katharine Docks. The boat then continues all the way to Greenwich Pier before turning back.
Who Runs the Boats?
The pier is managed by London River Services. You'll find ticket booths here for both Thames River Sightseeing and Thames Clippers, which are another popular river bus service.
Getting Around London
Embankment Pier is super convenient for getting to other parts of London. It's a major transport hub, meaning many different ways to travel meet up here.
Nearby Transport Links
- Embankment Underground station: This is a subway station right next to the pier. It connects you to several Underground lines.
- Charing Cross railway station: A big train station is just a short walk away. You can catch trains to other parts of London and beyond from here.
- Festival Pier and London Eye Pier: You can easily walk across the Hungerford Bridge to reach these other piers on the south side of the river.
Fun Places to Visit Nearby
There are tons of exciting places to explore close to Embankment Pier, on both sides of the River Thames.
North Bank Attractions
- Trafalgar Square: A famous public square with Nelson's Column and lion statues.
- Covent Garden: A lively area known for its street performers, shops, and restaurants.
- Cleopatra's Needle: An ancient Egyptian obelisk that's thousands of years old!
- National Gallery: A huge art museum with paintings from famous artists.
- National Portrait Gallery: Another art museum, but this one focuses on portraits of famous British people.
South Bank Attractions
- London Eye: A giant Ferris wheel offering amazing views of the city.
- South Bank: A vibrant area along the river with theaters, art centers, and food markets.
Images for kids
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Embankment Pier as seen from the River Thames
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A Bateaux London restaurant boat at the pier
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Under the Hungerford Bridge
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Embankment Pier as seen from the River Thames
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The Hungerford Bridge from the air; the pier is to the right of the bridge
