Among my favourite things about London in the winter is boating on the Thames. This famous waterway has a wintry feel all of its own. Pottering along the river in a comfortably heated barge, canal boat or yacht is a easy way to visit the city and soak up all her many treasures. The boat serves as a movable base to enjoy during the day and berth when you are ready to take advantage of the many cheap london hotels London has to offer.
The breeze is chilly and the water unattractively muddy, but the river creates magical haunting moods. Winters brush paints evocative scenes and creates a whimsical atmosphere that is soothingly calm and invites quiet meditation. This subdued, brooding tone is dimly present in autumn, but totally transformed during the spring and summer into a completely different mood.
The Thames Estuary and the stretch of river from Southend-on-Sea to the capital have a unique charm. Care must be taken since the waters can be shallow, particularly at low tide. Mud reduces water visibility to zero.
The boater has a large number of marinas to choose from all along the river as far upstream as Oxford. The most central location is the marina at St Katherine Docks. The Docks are built on a site next to Tower Bridge on the west bank of the river. They can berth up to 200 vessels ranging up to super-yacht class. Several commercial buildings line the docks, including a large luxury hotel.
From the marina it is easy to visit London River House and the Royal Terrace Pier. These facilities are now the main headquarters for The Port Authority. The facility houses one of the two port control centres operated by the authority.
The Docks take their name from the St Katherines Hospital that began operating at the site during the Elizabethan era. By that time, the area was home to many busy wharves. However, once the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, the existing wharf facilities soon became inadequate to support the massive increase in the volume of trade.
Tilbury Fort has protected the seaward approach into London ever since it was built by King Henry VIII in the 16th century. Queen Elizabeth I mustered her army near the force to fight the troops expected from the Spanish Armada. The fort is surrounded by water, being bounded by the Thames on its south side and a series of moats separate it from the Tilbury shore.
Up river, right in the middle of the vibrant financial district of the great capital, you can berth your vessel at the famous St Katherines Dock. This is the only public marina in the city centre. It has a large modern hotel located right next to the marina which is located a short walk from The City, Canary Wharf and the many hotels and attractions these districts have to offer. The dock sits immediately next to the Tower Bridge. Tower Hill tube station is across the road.
In conclusion, the joy of cruising the Thames is My favourite things about London in the winter. There are a convenient number of marinas where you can berth a boat, leaving you free to book accommodation onshore at one of the many kings cross hotels. This strategy also allows plenty of time and flexibility to visit and soak up the many attractions studded along the river as well the city centre.
The breeze is chilly and the water unattractively muddy, but the river creates magical haunting moods. Winters brush paints evocative scenes and creates a whimsical atmosphere that is soothingly calm and invites quiet meditation. This subdued, brooding tone is dimly present in autumn, but totally transformed during the spring and summer into a completely different mood.
The Thames Estuary and the stretch of river from Southend-on-Sea to the capital have a unique charm. Care must be taken since the waters can be shallow, particularly at low tide. Mud reduces water visibility to zero.
The boater has a large number of marinas to choose from all along the river as far upstream as Oxford. The most central location is the marina at St Katherine Docks. The Docks are built on a site next to Tower Bridge on the west bank of the river. They can berth up to 200 vessels ranging up to super-yacht class. Several commercial buildings line the docks, including a large luxury hotel.
From the marina it is easy to visit London River House and the Royal Terrace Pier. These facilities are now the main headquarters for The Port Authority. The facility houses one of the two port control centres operated by the authority.
The Docks take their name from the St Katherines Hospital that began operating at the site during the Elizabethan era. By that time, the area was home to many busy wharves. However, once the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, the existing wharf facilities soon became inadequate to support the massive increase in the volume of trade.
Tilbury Fort has protected the seaward approach into London ever since it was built by King Henry VIII in the 16th century. Queen Elizabeth I mustered her army near the force to fight the troops expected from the Spanish Armada. The fort is surrounded by water, being bounded by the Thames on its south side and a series of moats separate it from the Tilbury shore.
Up river, right in the middle of the vibrant financial district of the great capital, you can berth your vessel at the famous St Katherines Dock. This is the only public marina in the city centre. It has a large modern hotel located right next to the marina which is located a short walk from The City, Canary Wharf and the many hotels and attractions these districts have to offer. The dock sits immediately next to the Tower Bridge. Tower Hill tube station is across the road.
In conclusion, the joy of cruising the Thames is My favourite things about London in the winter. There are a convenient number of marinas where you can berth a boat, leaving you free to book accommodation onshore at one of the many kings cross hotels. This strategy also allows plenty of time and flexibility to visit and soak up the many attractions studded along the river as well the city centre.
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