Thames Barrier, London

Name: Thames Barrier
Address: London, United Kingdom

#656 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Thames Barrier is a retractable barrier system that is designed to prevent the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. It has been operational since 1982. When needed, it is closed during high tide; at low tide, it can be opened to restore the river's flow towards the sea. Built approximately 3 km east of the Isle of Dogs, its northern bank is in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and its southern bank is in the New Charlton area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 51°29'51"N, 0°2'13"E

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Thames Barrier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Powis Street, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Square, London Regatta Centre.

1.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Powis Street, London
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Woolwich in Southeast London, Powis Street stands as a bustling shopping district that caters to a diverse array of shopping needs and preferences. This vibrant thoroughfare, characterized by its blend of historic architecture and modern retail...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
ExCeL London, London
20 min walk • ExCeL London is an exhibition and international convention centre in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London. Its 100-acre site is on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
0.9 miNW
Park
Royal Victoria Square, London
23 min walk • Royal Victoria Square is a square adjoining the ExCel Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock in the Docklands area of East London. It was designed by Patel Taylor Architects and engineered by Aspen Burrow Crocker.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Rafting
London Regatta Centre, London
19 min walk • The London Regatta Centre is a rowing and dragon boat racing centre located in the Docklands area in the East End of London. It is built at the west end on the northern quayside of the historic Royal Albert Dock directly opposite London City Airport.
1.4 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Piers and boardwalks, Lighthouse
Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
37 min walk • Trinity Buoy Wharf is the site of a lighthouse, by the confluence of the River Thames and Bow Creek on the Leamouth Peninsula, Poplar. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The lighthouse no longer functions, but is the home of various art projects such as Longplayer. It is sometimes known as Bow Creek Lighthouse.
~1350 ftNW
Park
Thames Barrier Park, London
7 min walk • The Thames Barrier Park is a 7-hectare park in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and is named after its location on the north side of the River Thames next to the Thames Barrier.
1 miE
Church
St Mary Magdalene Woolwich, London
26 min walk • St Mary Magdalene Woolwich is an 18th-century Anglican church dedicated to St Mary Magdalene in Woolwich, southeast London, England.
1.4 miSE
Church
St George's Garrison Church, London
36 min walk • St George's Garrison Church is a ruined church in Woolwich in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South East London. It was built in 1862-63 as a Church of England place of worship for the Woolwich Royal Artillery garrison.
0.5 miW
Park
Royal Wharf, London
12 min walk • Royal Wharf, on the former site of Minoco Wharf on the north bank of the River Thames, is a residential and commercial development in Newham, London located near the Thames Barrier, west of Thames Barrier Park, and close to both West Silvertown and Pontoon Dock DLR stations.
1.3 miSE
City hall
Woolwich Town Hall, London
34 min walk • Woolwich Town Hall is an early 20th-century town hall located in the historic Bathway Quarter in the centre of Woolwich, South East London.
1.2 miN
Park
Beckton District Park, London
31 min walk • Beckton District Park is a public park in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. Together with King George V Park, it forms Beckton District Park and Newham City Farm, a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thames Barrier?

Nearby attractions include Thames Barrier Park, London (7 min walk), Silvertown Quays, London (10 min walk), Silvertown War Memorial, London (11 min walk), Royal Wharf, London (12 min walk).

How to get to Thames Barrier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thames Barrier:

Light rail

Pontoon Dock Platform 1 • Lines: B-Wa, Si-Wa (10 min walk)
London City Airport Platform 1 • Lines: B-Wa, Si-Wa (17 min walk)

Ferry

Royal Wharf • Lines: Rb1, Rb5 (13 min walk)
Woolwich Ferry North Pier • Lines: Woolwich Free Ferry (27 min walk)

Bus

Morris Walk Estate • Lines: 380 (18 min walk)
West Silvertown Station • Lines: 474 (18 min walk)

Train

Charlton (21 min walk)
Woolwich Dockyard (23 min walk)