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Woolwich Ferry
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Woolwich Riverside, London
"Hilarious the way it majestically spins across the thames."(4 Tips)
"An interesting way to cross the Thames as a pedestrian."(2 Tips)
"If London had better planning this would have been a tunnel."(4 Tips)
"great way to cross the river as a cyclist or pedestrian"(2 Tips)
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Martin TiedemannMay 21, 201217 September: Ride London's free passenger ferry, chugging across the Thames between Woolwich and Silvertown every ten minutes during the day. A ferry has crossed here since the 14th century.- Adam SmithSeptember 14, 2012An interesting way to cross the Thames as a pedestrian. No real reason you'd be heading between Silvertown and Woolwich on foot if not just for the ride though.
dyvroethMarch 2, 2013The crossing is fast, fun and free. Why not drop a £1 coin into the RNLI collection bucket on your way through ? The government doesn't give them a penny.- dyvroethMarch 2, 2013If you are approaching the north access, be really careful you don't miss the left filter for the pier on the A117. Road signs here are rubbish.
- Mark JansenJune 26, 2011What an outdated bit of transportation this is! A car ferry in the middle of a huge city. Slow cumbersome and expensive to run. If London had better planning this would have been a tunnel. Fun though!
The over 100 year old derelict paid ferry can still be seen to the east of the current ferry.- Martin LeeJanuary 31, 2011What a great way to cross the river. Hilarious the way it majestically spins across the thames. And it’s free too!
- Not just for cars & trucks... a great way to cross the river as a cyclist or pedestrian too!
jack butlerNovember 4, 2010relax and enjoy the ride. After all it is free for everyone and less prone to accidents unlike the tunnel
Shelley KeableAugust 1, 2010If only 1 ferry running it can be a bit slow....but still more fun than the tunnel!
Ed HarrisonJuly 30, 2011If you can't see the barrier, then don't assume you'll get on the next boat!
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"You can get Costa coffee, snacks and wine on board. Also should the need arise, a glass of champagne too!"
Alex Barclay
"They've reupholstered the seats! Aaand relax."
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"This ex Royal Navy sloop escorted Atlantic convoys in WW2. Since 1948 she’s been moored here as HQ of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, and includes a museum and library."
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Alex South- 7.8
"Good range of beer, nice pub food, loads of space, comfy seats and child friendly"
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"On a clear day, with the tide out, this can be an awsome sight. The engineering is amazing. There is a visitor centre at the side of the barrier. Also a really well kept park."
Mike Kelly
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