Here’s a fantastic film from Tate, showing one family’s adventure as they start the day at Tate Britain, then take a trip down the Thames to enjoy all there is to see and do at Tate Modern. Tate even have a …
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27 Jun
2011
2011
Magician Walks Across the Thames
British magician Dynamo stunned onlookers as he crossed the Thames on foot this weekend. Dynamo only made it halfway across before being picked up by a police boat (or was it?) So far, we’ve only seen this grainy iPhone footage on …
Read more...20 Jun
2011
2011
London RIB Voyages: High-Speed Boat Trip on the River Thames
Following in Bon Jovi’s footsteps, London visitor J Jackley took a high-speed boat tour along the river Thames. Here’s his description of the day… Last week I went on the London RIB river trip and what a great experience it …
Read more...22 Apr
2011
2011
Tower Bridge’s 3-Year Restoration Project Complete
After three years of scaffolding, grit blasting and painting, this month London’s Tower Bridge was declared completely restored. In early April, polyethylene wraps were removed to unveil the London icon in its full glory. This type of major restoration only …
Read more...17 Mar
2011
2011
Win! A Champagne Experience on the London Eye Plus a River Cruise
Here’s your chance to win a romantic trip on one of London’s best landmarks, the London Eye. With the Royal Wedding getting everyone in the mood for romance in London, why not enter our competition to win a Champagne Experience …
Read more...1 Jan
2011
2011
Happy New Year! Visit London asks: What’s Your New Year’s Resolution for 2011?
Visit London would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2011! Here’s five ideas for new year’s resolutions from us: Get fit by taking advantage of the huge range of London sports on offer (or just practice your …
Read more...13 Oct
2010
2010
Thames Wins International Environment Award
London’s iconic river Thames has won the prestigious International Theiss River Prize in Perth, Australia this week. The prize recognises outstanding achievement in river management and restoration. The Thames has undergone an extensive recovery programme that has seen it go …
Read more...14 Sep
2010
2010
Mayor’s Thames Festival Lifts London: Thames Festival Picture Gallery
Last weekend the Mayor’s Thames Festival whipped up a blissful, celebratory spirit along central London’s riverside, helped along by good weather (I even managed to get a touch of sunburn), rhythms originating from the Balkans to Cuba, and plenty of …
Read more...24 Aug
2010
2010
Back The Bid: Cheering the FIFA Inspection Boat by Tower Bridge
Football fans and Visit London employees gathered on the banks of the Thames near Tower Bridge earlier today to show their support for the England 2018 Football World Cup Bid. After being entertained by John Farnworth, the world freestyle champion, …
Read more...13 Aug
2010
2010
Video of the Week: High on London
We love this video, made by Matt Gosden and Rob Rackstraw in just 12 hours. Look out for the tiny, toy-like buses, trains, diggers and helicopters they’ve captured moving around London. It somehow makes the city look like a children’s …
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