Golden Jubilee and Waterloo Bridges illuminated in pink, purple and blue over the river Thames at night. Around it is either side of the river with buildings and monuments, including the London Eye, all lit up.

London's river Thames

London's river Thames is famous for landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Shakespeare's Globe. Take a river cruise all the way to the Thames Barrier or drift back from Hampton Court Palace. Enjoy a meal at a Thames riverside restaurant or race up the river on a speedboat.

Tower Bridge and the river Thames against a blue sky, with the cobbled Thames path in the foreground

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London bridges are lit up along the Thames at night with the skyline.

Illuminated River

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Two women are laughing standing on the top deck of one of City Cruises boats in London.

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Man cycling over London Bridge with Tower Bridge in background

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A family of four observe Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from a cruise on the Thames.

Thames lunch cruises

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