Thames Barrier Visitor Centre

The Thames Barrier Information Centre    

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The Thames Barrier Information Centre - Open on pre-booked basis only. It is a small, informative exhibition about the past, present and future of the …

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Aug 17, 2024
Thought this would be interesting for my son. Cost £20 taxi from North Greenwich. Could get bus and walk down road next to Dominos pizza / Victoria pub sign. Down to bottom & road bends right, Vis…Full review by genuinemum
May 10, 2024
An amazing and informative experience. We had a guided tour and cannot recommend it enough - of great interest for both Londoners and out of town visitors interested in the infrastructure of the city.Full review by 443damonm
Feb 22, 2024
It's a bit of a pain to get to on public transport, requiring a journey by bus and a fairly uncomfortable walk through a fairly derelict area to get to the riverside on the south side. The barrier is…Full review by Patric D
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This construction is an essential defense against the natural disaster of flooding. It has been used more than twenty times since it firs…
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Tickets to the story of this machinery and construction of
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It won't let me upload websites but here is some info from the website if you put Thames Barrier Information Centre you get this: The View and Information Centre (Thames Barrier …
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It won't let me upload websites but here is some info from the website if you put Thames Barrier Information Centre you get this: The View and Information Centre (Thames Barrier Estate) The Thames Barrier Information Centre is a small exhibition where you can learn about the construction of the Thames Barrier and how it works. There is a working model of the Thames Barrier and virtual technical tour along with other films and displays about flooding and the environment. Each package has a personal guide for your group who will show you around the Thames Barrier Estate. Our guides will cover topics including the history of the river and the risk of flooding in London, the environment and wildlife of the Thames. Packages for group talk – available every day – need to book in advance: Economic package – up to 15 people, all ages - £160.00 Child group talk – up to 30 children - £191.00 Child luxury group talk – with activities, up to 30 children - £215.00 Adult group talk – up to 30 people - £215.00 Technical presentation – over 16 years old, up to 30 people - £240.00 Note there is no access on to the Barrier. If you would like to book one of our packages, send an email to [email protected]. Note we need at least a week to process any booking form, as our guides are available just when requested. The Thames Barrier Information Centre is open to the public every Saturday from 1st April 2023 to 28th October 2023 from 10:30 to 15:30hrs. Tickets prices: Adult - £5.50 Senior/Student: £5.00 Child: £4.30 – Child under 5 years old is free. Disabled: £4.00 Family ticket: £15.00 (2 adults+ up to 3 children) Our outside toilets downstairs, disabled lift and car parks will continue to be open 7 days a week between 9am and 5pm. For further enquiries, telephone 0208 305 4161 or email [email protected].
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Answer by Elisavet S · Jul 9, 2023
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What can you see during the monthly testing and maintenance? From which side of the Thames is it best viewed? I have …
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What can you see during the monthly testing and maintenance? From which side of the Thames is it best viewed? I have visited the info center in the past, but this time would like to see the barrier 'in action.'
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Thank you 455Douglas. However, the question is what can I actually see. So, given that I have the dates, the directions and have already checked the website and all other resources, …
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Thank you 455Douglas. However, the question is what can I actually see. So, given that I have the dates, the directions and have already checked the website and all other resources, to no avail, let me simplify the question; during the monthly (not the full annual) test, can you actually see the barrier raised? If so, is there one side of the river that provides a better view than the other? Thank you... the next monthly date is Aug 1st, and I am trying to determine whether it is worth my while to make the journey.
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What is the best way to get to information centre by river? Would like to book afternoon tea package for husbands …
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What is the best way to get to information centre by river? Would like to book afternoon tea package for husbands birthday and think he would like the river trip - not too sure about the high speed trip, seems expensive and we do want to get out and look around.
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There are river boats that go to the barriers information centre and are expensive as you say, but special note you do need to check timetable as they are subject to the river tides. …
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There are river boats that go to the barriers information centre and are expensive as you say, but special note you do need to check timetable as they are subject to the river tides. Again there are specific days when the barriers are tested - you can access this information on the barrier website. Possibly you could get the boat and operation of barrier agreeing. There is paid parking at the barrier site (free for blue badge). We actually stayed in Greenwich on a Travel Zoo deal. Hope this helps
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Answer by Douglas P · Jun 30, 2018
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Can I get there by car?
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Hi yes you can get to us by car we are on the south side of the River between Greenwich and Woolwich, our post code is SE18 5NJ. There is parking on site at £2.50 all day.
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