Piers · London
St Katharine's Pier
In or near City of London.
St Katharine's 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
- Tower Hill · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Katharine's Pier, the nearest railway station is Tower Hill, located 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the pier is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is E1W 1LD.
About
St Katharine's Pier is a seaside pier in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5061°, -0.0738°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
St Katharine's Pier is a scenic location in London that offers access to various boat services and stunning views of the Thames. Visitors can enjoy the picturesque surroundings and take advantage of the pier's transport links to explore more of the city.
From the Wikipedia article
Tower Bridge Quay (previously St. Katharine's Pier) is a river transport pier on the River Thames, in London, England. It is owned & operated by Woods River Cruises trading as Woods' Silver Fleet and served by various river transport and cruise operators. It is situated on the north bank of the Thames, on the east side of Tower Bridge, and immediately in front of the Thistle Tower Hotel. The pier is about ten minutes walk from Tower Hill tube station. Tower Bridge Quay should not be confused with the nearby St Katharine Docks, which is a private yacht marina and residential area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5061, -0.0738
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1W 1LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 3761
- Nearest railway station
- Tower Hill — 0.5 km
- Opening
- | closed =
- Official site
- www.towerbridge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w203818671 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Tower Bridge Quay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Katherine's Pier.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Katharine's Pier?
- St Katharine's Pier is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 1LD), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is St Katharine's Pier?
- St Katharine's Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Katharine's Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1W 1LD.
- Who owns St Katharine's Pier?
- St Katharine's Pier is owned by Woods River Cruises.
- Is St Katharine's Pier free to visit?
- Yes, St Katharine's Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Katharine's Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 1LD.