Piers · London
Festival Pier
In or near London.
Festival Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Embankment · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Festival Pier is a seaside pier in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5069°, -0.1176°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Royal Festival Hall is a prominent performance venue located on the banks of the River Thames in London. It features a large auditorium and various spaces for arts and culture, including the National Poetry Library and The Clore Ballroom, offering a range of events and activities for visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
Festival Pier is a stop for river boat services on the River Thames, London, UK. It is immediately in front of the Royal Festival Hall and National Film Theatre, and serves the South Bank complex. The pier is owned and operated by London River Services, part of Transport for London.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5069, -0.1176
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 8XT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Embankment — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm; Monday, closed.
- Official site
- www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w204064487 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Festival Pier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Festival Pier Mars 2014 04.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Festival Pier?
- Festival Pier is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 8XT), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Festival Pier?
- Festival Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Festival Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Embankment, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 8XT.
- Who owns Festival Pier?
- Festival Pier is owned by London River Services.
- Is Festival Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Festival Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Festival Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Embankment, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 8XT.