TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE 2011 - London & Partners

ATTRACTIONS & SIGHTSEEINGCircular Cruise,8MWestminsterDaily scheduled cruises departingfrom Westminster Pier, with calls atFestival, Embankment, Bankside,London Bridge City and StKatharine’s piers daily in the highseason. Totally flexible hop-on,hop-off service throughout the dayat all piers. Group rates and privatehire available.Contact: Jenny Harvey, Secretarycrownriver.comCity Cruises8MSee London from the Thames. CityCruises offers river sightseeing,dining, entertainment and charterservices. Daily hop-on, hop-offsightseeing between Westminster,the London Eye, Tower andGreenwich piers, plus the charterfleet of boats. Plus, experience theLondon Showboat cabaret dinnercruise and the permanently mooredrestaurant ship R.S. .Contact: Natasha Contini, Headof Sales & Marketingcitycruises.comEast End CanalsThe canals of London’s East Endoffer all kinds of entertainmentopportunities. From museums,galleries, waterside walks, excellenteating and drinking and great parks,this area of London is rich in historyand life.waterscape.com/yourstoenjoy Mile End /DLR Canary WharfDLR Limehouse/West India QuayKing’s Cross and1Mthe Regent’s CanalStepping off the train at King’sCross, you’d be forgiven for thinkingthat you’re miles away from any openspace and wildlife. However, a shortwalk up York Way is the eight-mileRegent’s Canal, the London CanalMuseum, Camley Street NaturalPark and Kings Place arts venue.waterscape.com/yourstoenjoy/ King’s Cross St PancrasLittle Venice4DFor boat trips, alfresco eating anddrinking and great views, visit thecharming Little Venice, a pool ofwater surrounded by Regencyarchitecture and greenery, wherethe Grand Union and the Regent’sCanals meet.waterscape.com/yourstoenjoy Warwick Avenue / PaddingtonLondon Eye8NRiver CruiseSee London from a differentperspective and enjoy a unique40-minute circular cruise on theRiver Thames with fascinating livecommentary presented by trainedguides. Highlights include theHouses of Parliament, St Paul’sCathedral and the Tower of London.A London Eye River Cruise issuitable in all weather as the boathas covered and sun deck seating.Audio commentary is available invarious languages.Open: Daily. Closed 25 & 26 Dec, and fortwo weeks in Jan 2011, dates tbcEntry: A £12, C £6Group: 15, pre-book for 10% discountfor the London Eye River Cruise or theLondon Eyelondoneye.com/ Waterloo WestminsterLondon RIB Voyages 8NExhilarating and memorable guidedspeedboat adventures on the RiverThames from the world-famousLondon Eye. On the hour every hour,fun for all the family. Trips run dailythroughout summer from 10.00 to18.00. Advanced booking advised.Please check with supplier forwinter availability.Contact: Reservations Teamlondonribvoyages.com/ WaterlooLondon Waterbus Co LtdTrips on historic canal boats alongthe tranquil Regent’s Canal throughRegent’s Park and ZSL London Zoo.The boats run between picturesqueLittle Venice and lively CamdenLock, and stop for entry to ZSLLondon Zoo at its own canal gate.Open: Daily Apr-Sep, 10.00-17.00.Reduced service Oct-MarEntry: A from £6.70Group: Discounts on pre-bookedgroups of 20+londonwaterbus.comSilver Fleet WoodsRiver CruisesFour luxury vessels for privatecharter on the River Thamesavailable from any central Londonpier. Exclusively caterered for by“rhubarb” on the river, combiningstylish and creative flair withexceptional service in magnificentsurroundings. The best viewsin London!Contact: Micha Wyatt,Head of Sales and Marketingsilverfleet.co.ukThames ClippersThames Clippers operate London’sonly fleet of high-speed catamaransfor both commuters and visitorsto London. With the River Roamer‘hop-on, hop-off’ day ticket, youget the freedom of theattraction-filled stretch of theThames between the West End,Greenwich and The O 2. The Roamerticket also includes travel on the Tateto Tate service, taking you betweenTate Modern and Tate Britain. Buytickets onboard.Contact: Chiara Guardascione,Senior Marketing Executive thamesclippers.comThames RIB Experience 7MThames RIB Experience – thenewest and fastest way to seeLondon from the River Thames.Receive a Guided Tour fromEmbankment to Tower Bridgeand then enjoy a super-fast trip toCanary Wharf or venture further tothe Thames Barrier.Entry: Canary Wharf Experience A £29,C £16; Thames Barrier ExperienceA £45, C £27Group: Party Bookings, Corporate,Filming, Charter Bookings all catered for– to book call thamesribexperience.com/ Charing Cross EmbankmentThames River Adventures LtdA Thames River Adventure Tour isan exclusive kayaking experiencethat lets you see London from aunique angle on the River Thamesand London canals. Share anadventure unlike any other attractionin London.Open: Feb-Oct, 7 days a week sunrisesunset(times vary throughout the year).Daytime tours 10.00, 12.30 & 13.00. Seewebsite for dates and timesEntry: £59 for Hampton Court Tours£74.99 for Regent’s Canal Tour. £89.99for Tower Bridge Tours (must be over 16)Group: Over 8 people, 20% discountContact: Niamh Walshthamesriveradventures.co.uk Hampton CourtTopsail Events & ChartersSpectacular Thames cruises onrestored historic ships, with TowerBridge opening especially for youand your guests. Wine-tastingcruises, clay shoots, Christmasparties and many other activities,from one of Britain’s leadingmaritime-event organisers.Contact: Amy Edward,Marketing Managertopsailevents.co.ukCycling toursCapital Sport - GentleCycling, Walkingand Boating ToursSelf-guided, guided and bespoketours of London, the Cotswolds,Oxford, Windsor, Kent and Devonand the River Thames. Individualsand groups catered for. Toursfrom half-day to two weeks, manystarting from London. Hand-pickedaccommodation, luggage transfers,and host included.Contact: Wendy Cartercapital-sport.co.uk/ London BridgeCycle Tours of London 5PScheduled, private, familiarisationand bespoke guided sightseeingtours run daily all year. A family runbusiness taking pride in showingLondon at its best, including thecity’s famous landmarks and hard tofind wonders.Open: Daily 08.30-18.30; closed 25 DecEntry: A £18, C £15 students/family £15Group: 10+, 20% discountContact: Mathew Tregaroncycletoursoflondon.com/ Farringdon Chancery Lane64 visitlondon.com/trade