What's On April
Spring is here, and now is your chance to enjoy all that London has to offer!
Entertain the kids this Easter break! 🐰
We've put together a range of activities for you and the family to enjoy this school break.
Hop into a time machine at the Old Royal Naval College
This school break follow the Time Travel Easter Trail at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From 29 March to 14 April, start your adventure at the Visitor Centre and delve into the history of Easter celebrations with a self-led trail. Complete it for a chance to claim a delightful chocolate prize!
Nearest pier: Greenwich
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Plants and Poems at the London Transport Museum
Celebrate this Easter at the London Transport Museum with workshops delving into London's green connection. Explore poetry, science, and storytelling to learn about plant resilience and their impact on our future. Discover Covent Garden's flower market history and explore the potential of plants for tomorrow's challenges.
Nearest pier: Embankment
Get creative
Easter Egg Trail at Fulham Palace
Embark on an egg-citing adventure at the Palace and gardens until Sunday 14 April! Search for hidden eggs, each bearing a letter. Can you gather them all to solve the riddle? Bring your completed trail to the museum front desk and claim your special prize!
Nearest pier: Putney
Ready, set, go!
Disney100: The Exhibition
Step into the enchanting world of Disney at ExCel London! Explore ten themed galleries featuring over 250 original costumes, props, and memorabilia, spanning 100 years of Disney magic. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!
Nearest pier: Royal Wharf (then bus 241) or North Greenwich (and fly across on the IFS Cloud Cable Car)
Experience the magic
Spring Family fun at Southbank Centre
Step into a world of creativity, imagination, and discovery at Southbank Centre! Join them during the Easter holiday for an array of family-friendly events. From vibrant performances to engaging free activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the springtime fun at Southbank Centre!
Nearest pier: London Eye (Waterloo)
Join the fun
SmileyWorld® at Battersea Power Station
Discover the magic of SmileyWorld®, inside and outside of Battersea Power Station until 19 May! The free, self-guided art trail with 15 emoticon sculptures is perfect to explore with family and friends.
This Easter, 29 March – 14 April, families can enjoy interactive SmileyWorld® inspired arts and crafts sessions, rides, games, face painting and delicious street food. Don't miss out on this unforgettable Easter celebration!
Nearest Pier: Battersea Power Station
Paws on the Wharf
Embark on an adventure with Paws on the Wharf, a free accessible art trail presented by Guide Dogs and Wild in Art. Until 17 May, explore vibrant guide dog sculptures across Canary Wharf and Tower Hamlets. Follow the trail, enjoy family-friendly fun, and support Guide Dogs' mission
Nearest pier: Canary Wharf
Spend the day making unlimited journeys aboard our services with your family and sail pier-to-pier across London making unforgettable memories. A Family River Roamer gives unlimited all-day travel to 2 adults and up to 3 children (5 to 15). Kids 4 and under travel free.
London Games Festival
Get ready for an epic showcase as the London Games Festival returns bigger and better than ever in 2024! From 9 - 25 April, immerse yourself in a city-wide celebration featuring a lineup of exciting events for gaming professionals and players alike. Supported by the Mayor of London and organised by Games London, this festival aims to solidify London's position as the global hub for gaming. With over 500 games businesses calling London home, join in and celebrate the vibrant gaming community and its contributions to the capital's cultural landscape.
Nearest pier: Embankment
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Find out moreUnlocking West London and Royal Docks by river with new services
Last year in the summer we expanded our weekend services to some piers in the West Zone and we are really excited to have now introduced an hourly off-peak daytime service on weekdays to all piers in the West Zone, with the exception of Cadogan Pier, but also to Royal Wharf Pier.
The changes will see piers to the west of the city as well as Royal Wharf, which were previously only utilised during commuter hours, now served throughout the day making it easier for residents to travel into central London and beyond. It also offers an alternative mode of transport for Londoners who wish to explore the neighbourhoods of Chelsea, Wandsworth, Putney and the Royal Docks (ExCeL, City Airport)!
Photography credit - Jamie White
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Notre Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition
Embark on an immersive exploration through Notre Dame's storied past, reliving significant events such as the opulent wedding of King Henri IV, the majestic coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the intricate construction of its iconic spire by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, tragically lost in the devastating fire of 2019. Marvel at the skill, artistry, and vision of the architects, craftsmen, and builders across the ages, alongside the modern experts dedicated to restoring its former grandeur.
7 February – 1 June
Location: Westminster Abbey, Chapter House
Nearest pier: Westminster
TCS London Marathon 2024
On Sunday 21 April, the London Marathon returns to the city for the 44th time! Running alongside the Thames, this makes our service the perfect way to travel across London to cheer and support the participants.
With a River Roamer you can go unlimited, so make the most of your day and take to the river to make your way across London, with our weekend service stopping at several spectator-friendly piers.
Nearest pier: Various
Are you running the TCS London Marathon
If you are running the TCS London Marathon and live in Rotherhithe or are staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel then you can get to the starting point in Greenwich by boat!
We have two departures from Doubletree Docklands Pier at 07:00 and 07:30. It takes only 10 minutes by boat to Greenwich.
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