London's River and Waterways

From tranquil countryside to urban buzz, the Thames reflects the capital's surprising diversity. There are plenty of other canals and waterways to explore too. Click in the map below to start your journey and take a look at the area guides too.

You can read about Riverboats in our Travel section.

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River Area Features

 
Hampton to Teddington
Hampton Court Palace, Teddington Lock, Garrick's Temple and more
Twickenham to Richmond
Eel Pie Island, Richmond Park, Ham House, some fine pubs and more
Isleworth to Kew
Discover the wonder of plants, animals, science and architecture
Chiswick to Putney
This big bend in the Thames has a diverse range of attractions
 
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Life on the River Features

 

Accessible Day Out South Bank
London's South Bank is a hot spot for art and culture
Alternative Day Out
Discover a quirkier side to London's waterways
Amazing Facts
Wow your friends with fascinating facts about London's waterways!
Arts Inspired by the River
The Thames has inspired famous poems, songs, paintings and films
 
More Life on the River Features

River Explorer Map

Map of River Thames in West London Putney PierChelsea Harbour PierCadogan PierMillbank Millennium PierWestminster Millennium PierWaterloo Millennium PierEmbankment PierFestival PierSavoy PierBlackfriars Millennium PierBankside PierLondon Bridge City PierTower Millennium PierBattersea Power StationHouses of ParliamentBritish Airways London EyeTate Modern30 St Mary Axe - 'The Gherkin'Tower of LondonCity HallTower BridgeEast London
Map of River Thames in East London St Katherine's PierHilton Docklands Nelson Dock PierCanary Wharf PierGreenland PierMasthouse Terrace PierGreenwich PierBarrier Gardens PierWoolwich Arsenal PierCanary WharfThe 02Woolwich Free FerryWest London
 

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