What's On March

The Vision of Saint Jerome

Explore the creation of Parmigianino’s The Madonna and Child with Saints (also known as The Vision of Saint Jerome), painted amid the 1527 Sack of Rome, at the National Gallery until 9 March. The exhibition reunites the masterpiece with rare preparatory drawings, offering a unique insight into his artistic process.

Nearest pier: Embankment

The Windrush Front Room

Visit The Windrush Front Room Exhibition at Woolwich Works from 4–16 March for a free, immersive experience showcasing a nostalgic Caribbean living room. Explore Woolwich’s history and the African & Caribbean Front Room, featuring iconic items like a Bluespot Gram and Axminster carpet. Enjoy a reading from Twenty-Eight Pounds Ten Shilling, A Windrush Story by Tony Fairweather.

Nearest pier: Woolwich (Royal Arsenal)

Socks: The Art of Care and Repair

This exhibition at NOW Gallery until 30 March is a 2024 Fashion Commission by Celia Pym, celebrating sustainability through the art of mending. It features 488 socks, stitched and darned by the Surrey Square Primary School community, made from waste socks sourced from industry warehouses.

Nearest pier: North Greenwich

SOIL: The World at Our Feet

 On display at Somerset House until 13 April, this exhibition showcases the power and potential of soil through art and innovation. Highlighting its essential role in our planet’s health, it offers a thought-provoking message of hope and urgency for a more sustainable future.

Nearest pier: Embankment

Leigh Bowery!

A Celebration of a Boundary-Pushing Career is at Tate Modern from 27 February to 31 August. Explore Leigh Bowery’s transformative career, from his iconic "Looks" to collaborations with artists like Michael Clark and Lucian Freud. This exhibition reveals how Bowery reshaped fashion, body art, and performance, influencing icons like Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen.

Nearest pier: Bankside

The 80s: Photographing Britain

On display at Tate Britain until 5 May, this exhibition captures the social and political upheaval of 1980s Britain through powerful photography. Featuring images of race uprisings, the miners' strikes, and the AIDS crisis, it explores how photography became a tool for activism, social change, and giving voice to underrepresented communities.

Nearest pier: Milbank

Nearest pier: London Eye (Waterloo)

A Mother’s Day afternoon tea special

Treat your mum to an elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café bar on Embankment Pier. Indulge in a selection of classic delights, paired with champagne or a refreshing gin cocktail. With views of the river and city skyline, afternoon tea at Clipper Lounge is the perfect riverside treat for two.

Nearest pier: Embankment

Quality time on the river: 2for1 on wine!

From shopping at Battersea Power Station to a walk in Greenwich Park and a visit to the Painted Hall, why not get there by boat? Enjoy a trip on the Thames, see the sights of London, and make it extra special with our Mother's Day offer: buy one small bottle of wine and get another free!

_{Terms and conditions: Offer applies on vessels with a café bar on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025, subject to availability. The 2 for1 offer only applies to 18.7cl bottles of wine; no alternatives will be offered.}

See London by night this Mother’s Day

Make this Mother's Day weekend truly memorable with our Illuminated River Official Boat Tour. Step aboard for a mesmerizing journey along the Thames, where London's iconic bridges are bathed in breathtaking light. An expert guide will share fascinating insights into the history of each bridge, ensuring a captivating experience for you and your loved one. With stunning views and captivating storytelling, this unique boat tour promises to create cherished memories for years to come.

Nearest pier: Tower

Give the gift of travel

Gift cards are always a great gift! Give your mum or special woman in your life the freedom to travel by boat whenever she wants, with whoever she wants, to go wherever she wants!

Our suggestion, a Hop-on Hop-off is a great ticket to enjoy a day out on the river, or perhaps a joint ticket to travel by boat and cable car. 

Battersea Park

200-acres of open green space, floral gardens and a boating lake, Battersea Park lies on the south bank of the River Thames. The park has stunning river views, a children's zoo and an adventure playground that kids love!

Nearest pier: Battersea Power Station

Greenwich Park

A short walk from Greenwich Pier, gorgeous Greenwich Park offers outstanding views of Canary Wharf and the City on a clear day. As one of London's largest Royal Parks, Greenwich Park offers a wide range of facilities and is home to the Royal Observatory and the Meridian line, as well as the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House.

Nearest pier: Greenwich

Thames Barrier Park

One of London’s newest parks, Thames Barrier Park offers the best view from the land of London's impressive flood defence, the Thames Barrier. Discover the delights of this urban oasis and its most creative feature 'The Green Dock' that provides a wind-protected microclimate for a variety of plants and butterflies.

Nearest pier: Royal Wharf

Mudchute Park and Farm

Llamas, in London?! Mudchute Park and Farm is located on the Isle of Dogs, a short walk from Masthouse Terrace Pier.

Set in 32 acres, the farm brings a touch of the countryside to Tower Hamlets and is home to pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys and chickens as well as llamas.

Nearest pier: Masthouse Terrace

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

A 6-minute walk from Tower Pier lies the former church of Saint Dunstan in the East. A truly unique place in London, this peaceful green oasis is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the City. St Dunstan in the East Church Garden is set within the ruins of a Wren church which was bombed during the Blitz.

Nearest pier: Tower

St James’s Park

The oldest of London's Royal Parks, St James's Park is at the heart of Westminster. The park's artificial lake, flowers, trees and birds will make you forget that you are actually in the heart of London. It has breathtaking views of Buckingham Palace but don't forget to say hello to the pelicans!

Nearest pier: Westminster

Chelsea Physic Garden

Celebrating it's 350th anniversary, Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanical garden. An oasis in the city, the tranquil garden was established to supply medicinal plants for scientific study and was only opened to the public in the 1980s.

Nowadays visitors are welcomed to learn more about fauna from around the world. Please note the site is compact so booking in advance is essential.

Nearest pier: Cadogan

Bishop's Park

Across Putney Bridge from Putney Pier lies Bishop’s Park which has been awarded Grade II status by English Heritage.

The park houses Fulham Palace, the historic home of the Bishops of London, a beautiful walled garden and an ornamental lake. Bordering the north bank of the River Thames, Bishop's Park provides one of the best views of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

Nearest pier: Putney