Festival Pier facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Festival Pier

Festival Pier in March 2014.
Type	Tourist/leisure services
Locale	River Thames, London, UK
Owner	London River Services
Operator	London River Services
Coordinates	51°30′24″N 0°07′02″W / 51.50667°N 0.11722°W / 51.50667; -0.11722
Festival Pier Location in Central London

Festival Pier is a busy stop for boats on the River Thames in London, UK. It's right in front of the Royal Festival Hall and the National Film Theatre. This pier helps people get to the exciting South Bank area. London River Services, which is part of Transport for London, owns and runs the pier.

What Boats Use Festival Pier?

Festival Pier is a popular spot for different types of boat trips.

Leisure Cruises

During the summer, you can catch fun boat cruises from here. These cruises travel between Westminster and St Katherine's. They are run by a company called Crown River Cruises. It's a great way to see London from the water!

Fast Boat Rides

If you're looking for something more exciting, a high-speed boat service also leaves from this pier. These fast boat tours run from March to November. They are operated by Rib Tours London and offer a thrilling ride on the Thames.

How to Get to Festival Pier

It's easy to reach Festival Pier using public transport.

Bus Connections

You can connect to the pier using London Buses route RV1. This bus route makes it simple to arrive or leave the pier area.

Fun Places Near Festival Pier

Festival Pier is in a fantastic location with many cool attractions nearby. You'll find lots to explore just a short walk away!

• London Eye: A giant Ferris wheel with amazing views of the city.
• London Aquarium: Discover incredible sea creatures from around the world.
• Dali Universe: An art exhibition featuring works by the famous artist Salvador Dalí.
• Florence Nightingale Museum: Learn about the life of the famous nurse, Florence Nightingale.
• Big Ben: The iconic clock tower, a symbol of London.
• South Bank arts precinct: A lively area with theatres, galleries, and street performers.
• Crown River Cruises: The company that offers leisurely boat trips from the pier.
• Rib Tours London: The company that provides exciting high-speed boat tours.

The entrance to Festival Pier.

Boat Routes from Festival Pier

Festival Pier is a stop on a key boat route along the River Thames. It's part of the London River Services network.