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Thames
Barrier
Park
*Open daily - dawn till dusk
If you are planning to visit Thames Barrier Park and/or the Thames Barrier then please note the following important information:
- Thames Barrier Park is located on the NORTH bank of the river Thames at Silvertown, London E16 and provides an excellent environment and view of the Thames Barrier structure
- The Thames Barrier Information and Learning Centre is located on the SOUTH bank of the river Thames at Woolwich, London SE18
- There is no direct access between the two locations and there is no public access to the Thames Barrier structure itself from either location
Directions
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| Thames Barrier Park is situated on the north bank of the river Thames, just off North Woolwich Road in Silvertown, East London between Canning Town Station and London City Airport. |
by Underground
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Take the
Jubilee Line to Canning Town
. Thames Barrier Park is situated approximately 1.25 miles (20 mins walk) from the station in the direction of London City Airport or take the bus.
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by Bus
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Bus service 474 or 69
from Thames Barrier Park to Canning Town. Jubilee Line from Canning Town to North Greenwich
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Bus service 161 or 472
to Eastmore Street
Subject to waiting time and public transport delays the journey time is approximately 1hr
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by Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
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Take the
Beckton Service to Canning Town
. Thames Barrier Park is situated approximately 1.25 miles (20 mins walk) from the station miles in the direction of London City Airport or take the bus". Alternatively take the Beckton service to Custom House and cross the Royal Victoria footbridge following the footpath to North Woolwich Road (15 mins walk).
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Transport For London Journey planner >>
by Train
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The North London Line operates a
Silverlink service between Richmond and North Woolwich
calling at - Richmond, Kew Gardens, Gunnersbury, South Acton, Acton Central, Willesden Junction, Kendall Rise, Brondesbury Park, Brondesbury Main, West Hampstead, Finchley Road, Hampstead Heath, Gospel Oak, Kentish Town, Camden Rd, Caledonian Road, Highbury & Islington, Cannonbury, Dalston Kingsland, Hackney Central, Homerton, Hackney Wick, Stratford, West Ham, Canning Town, Custom House, Silvertown (for Thames Barrier Park), Custom House and North Woolwich.
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by Car or Private Coach
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From Thames Barrier Park follow
A1020 North Woolwich Road continuing onto A1011 Silvertown Way
to Junction of
A13 East India Dock Road
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Left onto
A13 East India Dock Road
and follow filter lane for
A102 Blackwall Tunnel (South bound)
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Follow brown "attraction" signs for Thames Barrier to
A206 Woolwich Road
to junction of Eastmore Street.
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Left into
Eastmore Street
continuing into Unity Way and follow signs for Thames Barrier Information and Learning Centre
Alternatively:
- From Thames Barrier Park follow A1020 North Woolwich Road and A112 Albert Road to junction of A117 Pier Road.
- Left onto A117 Pier Road following signs for Woolwich Ferry.
- Board Woolwich Ferry (toll free) to Pier Approach and junction with A206 Woolwich Church Street.
- Right onto A206 Woolwich Church Street continuing on A206 Woolwich Road following brown "attraction" signs for Thames Barrier
- Right onto Eastmore Street continuing into Unity Way and follow signs for Thames Barrier Information and Learning Centre
Subject to road congestion and waiting times to board the Woolwich Ferry the journey time is approximately 20 mins.Thames Barrier Park offers free parking for both cars and coaches.
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Access for Disabled Persons
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Thames Barrier Park offers full accessibility for people with disabilities. |
Further travel information is available from:
London Travel information
National Rail Enquiries
Tel:
Fax:
*exact opening times and days subject to change without notice. Always check the scrolling news update above for latest information.
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