Woolwich Arsenal Pier facts for kids
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| Type | River bus and tourist/leisure services |
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| Locale | River Thames, London |
| Construction | Mowlem |
| Owner | Greenwich Council |
| Operator | Greenwich Council |
| Opening date | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 51°29′45″N 0°04′16″E / 51.495858°N 0.070982°E |
  Woolwich Arsenal PierLocation in Royal Borough of Greenwich
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Woolwich Arsenal Pier is a special platform built out over the River Thames in Woolwich, London. It's also sometimes called the Royal Arsenal Pier. This pier was designed by Beckett Rankine and built by a company called Mowlem in 2002. Today, London River Services manages how the pier operates.
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What Services Does Woolwich Arsenal Pier Offer?
Woolwich Arsenal Pier is a busy spot for river travel. It is used by Thames Clippers for their RB1 and RB5 services. These are like bus routes, but on the water! The pier is right next to the Royal Arsenal residential area.
How Can You Get to Woolwich Arsenal Pier?
It's easy to reach Woolwich Arsenal Pier from many places.
Public Transport Connections
- Woolwich Arsenal station is very close by. You can catch trains and the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) here.
River Crossings Nearby
- You can cross the River Thames to North Woolwich from here.
- The Woolwich Free Ferry is a boat that carries people and cars across the river for free.
- The Woolwich foot tunnel is a tunnel under the river. It is located right next to the pier and is just for people walking.
What Places Are Near Woolwich Arsenal Pier?
There are several interesting places close to Woolwich Arsenal Pier:
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