The emirates air line is a cable car crossing the river thames in greenwich, and the 1km journey gives passengers spectacular views of london from a height of up to 90m 295ft. Ride the london skies on a pod with an inflight discovery film and guide and learn more about the citys rich heritage. How to ride the cable car in london free tours by foot. Reaching heights of up to 90 metres, passengers will be treated to spectacular views of east london, including famous sights such as canary wharf, the. Its a unique new mode of transport for londonand yes, it does even get a mention on londons underground map with the official name arising because of a sponsorship deal meaning that its the first time a. The line crosses over the thames, creating a direct link between the 02 arena in greenwich and the excel exhibition centre. Soak in magnificent views of london s skyline as you travel above the river thames, between greenwich peninsula and royal docks. This transport link plays an important role in helping visitors get to the o2 and excel and is a useful part of londons transport network.
Nearest station to emirates airline thames cable car. Not really a good view of london as the cable car is next to o2 arena it just goes over thames river and back tickets about. At around 90 metres high, the emirates air line cable car is the highest observation point over the river thames spanning over 1km between greenwich peninsula for the o2 and the royal docks near excel london. Emirates air lines unique experience will treat you to a private cabin round trip for you and up to 9 guests. Click here for frequently asked questions about london s only river bus soar over and sail down the thames river travel and emirates air line cable car for one exclusive price. This cable car over the thames has been open since 2012 we didnt know about it till recently, so when an opportunity arose to go on it we took it. Soar over and sail down the thames to enjoy breathtaking views of london with this joint ticket for emirates air line cable car and thames clippers river bus. Mar 19, 2018 flying the london emirates cable car great views over the millennium dome o2 arena and canary wharf skyscrapers. Sit back and relax as the sun goes down and glide above the river thames, taking in the iconic sights of london, including the o2 arena and the olympic park. As you glide above the river thames, youll be able to see some of the most iconic sights in london, including canary wharf, st pauls cathedral and the queen elizabeth olympic park. Jun 28, 2012 the new thames cable car, spanning the river, has opened to the public. There are many different ways to immerse yourself in the beautiful city of london.
Its home to a unesco world heritage site, cutty sark, the o2 arena, britains only urban cable car, londons prettiest royal park and the prime meridian of the world longitude zero. One race that looks like it will go down to the wire before the london olympics have even begun is mayor boris johnsons bid to link both sides of the thames by cable car in time for the official opening ceremony on 27 july the logistics of such an ambitious project have proved rather a marathon, peppered with many obstacles en route, not to mention false starts. The uks first urban cable car is due to open in east london at midday. Transport for london s gondola lift cable car link across the river thames. Sep 09, 20 fly the emirates air line over the thames, london s only cable car experience. The london cable car, officially known as the emirates air line, is a cable car which crosses the river thames in east london, between the royal docks near canning town and the greenwich peninsula. Apr 19, 2012 according to the london mayor this grandly titled cable car, looming up to 90 metres over the o 2 car parks and decaying industrial estates of silvertown, is another step to regenerating the area. Emirates air line cable car entrance ticket london top sights. Open from 28 june 2012, yes, before the london 2012 olympics. Reaching heights of 90 metres londons cable car offers breathtaking, aerial views. Book with klook and travel above the river thames by emirates cable car, showing you unique and unparalleled views of londons top attractions. Emirates airline thames cable car information one of mayor boris johnsons big initial plans for london 2012 was this proposed cable car link across the thames. The only cable car in london, the air line boasts 360 views of the city, ninety. As well as the incredible views of the thames barrier, the skyscrapers of canary wharf and the impressive olympic park, the cable car touches down south of the river thames in the royal borough of greenwich.
Glide above the thames in the emirates air line cable car and take in aerial views of london s skyline, as you travel from the greenwich peninsula to the royal docks. Steven kitson added a new photo at the cable car over the thames. Emirates air line cable car and thames clippers river roamer book now book online with our trusted suppliers combine your trip on londons cable car with a cruise on the river thames. Feb 18, 20 the capitals cable car was trumpeted as a stateof the art commuter link, but has failed to live up to expectations mon 18 feb 20 11. Find out about london s cable car across the river thames. Cable car london all about cable car facilities in london.
It is sponsored by emirates airline, hence its title. Its one thing to see the main sights of london by boat but another to see the whole city from above. Emirates air line cable car royal docks london 2020 all. Emirates air line cable car and thames clippers river. Different views, ideas and conversations build a new, richer perspective of a city.
Work on london cable car across river thames begins bbc news. Think of it more as another way to get around london, and see the sights. Things to do in london over the holidays it was the last day of summer holidays in uk. Emirates cable car terminal edmund halley way, london se10 0fr england. London cable car tickets with these tickets, youll have the chance to soar 300 feet above london on one of the best moving viewpoints, taking you from greenwich peninsula to royal docks. The boss of transport for london today revealed that boris johnsons cable car across the thames is set to be sold off. Enjoy spectacular views of the city from heights of 90 metres as you travel between greenwich peninsula 5 minutes. Additional attractions include abbey mills pumping station an important example of victorian industrial architecture as well as beckton dry ski slope, newham city farm and the internationally acclaimed theatre royal. Emirates air line cable car and thames clippers river roamer. Find the perfect cable car over the thames stock photo. Experience breathtaking city views by air on london s cable car. Jun 29, 2012 full fiveminute journey on the emirates air line, the new cable car route over the thames in london, on the first day it opened. Runs until 10 pm cafe and model of a330380 view dummy flight details, good for kids. The emirates air line is part of my plan to develop a package of new river crossings in east london and transform the surrounding area into a vibrant new metropolitan quarter that will attract new jobs, homes and enterprise, london mayor boris johnson said in a statement.
Emirates air line cable car royal docks london tripadvisor. The service opened on 28 june 2012 and is operated by transport for london tfl. Its a cable car over the thames emirates air line cable. The emirates air line is britains first and only urban cable car, and takes passengers on a unique journey above the river thames in east london.
Jul 16, 2019 emirates air line cable car royal docks. Take a flight over london on the thames cable car the emirates air line is a cable car crossing the river thames in greenwich, and the 1km journey gives passengers spectacular views of london from a height of up to 90m 295ft. Experience the fastest catamaran boats in the city, with an onboard coffee bar, and learn more about the citys rich culture and heritage by downloading the free audio guide app. The views from the air line are amazing, giving riders a glimpse of the city skyline along with canary wharf, the thames barrier and even as far up. The former tory mayors flagship bike hirescheme could also eventually. Experience the fastest catamaran boats in the city, with an onboard coffee bar, and learn more about the citys rich culture. Reaching heights of 90 metres londons cable car offers breathtaking, aerial views of the capitals skyline.
Workers sit in gondolas as they perform tests on the new cable car link across the river thames in london. The emirates airline cable car is a mustexperience attraction in london. This is a list of crossings of the river thames comprising over 200 bridges, 27 tunnels, six public ferries, one cable car link, and one ford. Flying the london emirates cable car a cool thing to do. The royal docks terminal, on the north side, is close to the excel centre. Includes a private cabin for a round trip on the emirates airline cable car, complimentary souvenir guide and skip the queue with priority boarding. The london cable car, officially known as the emirates air line, is a cablecar which crosses the river thames in east london, between the royal docks. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. Emirates air line cable car greenwich peninsula london. The emirates air line is a cable car offering breathtaking 360 degree views of london as you cross the river thames between greenwich peninsula and the.
Emirates airline cable car and thames clippers river. You will also get an audio guide on the thames clipper experience allowing you further your knowledge about british culture and traditions all. Book your tickets online for emirates air line cable car royal docks, london. On 4 july 2010, transport for london tfl announced plans to develop a cable car crossing over the river thames, which would be the first urban cable car in the united kingdom. See london with the thames clipper and emirates air line cable car experience. The emirates air line is the first urban cable car in the united kingdom and soars above the river thames between the o2 arena at greenwich and the royal docks in the docklands area of east london. As you glide above the river thames, youll be able to see some of the most iconic sights in london, including canary wharf, st pauls cathedral and the. Enjoy a stunning visual spectacle at the emirates air line cable car as you glide over the cityscape of london and take in its scenic attractions. Whether travelling with us across the thames or the globe, we hope youll see the world with fresh eyes.
Visit greenwich, the place where hemispheres meet and royal heritage mixes with uptotheminute architecture. London cable car will leave public high and dry, say critics. With these tickets, youll have the chance to soar 300 feet above london on one of the best moving viewpoints, taking you from greenwich peninsula to royal docks. See over both on the emirates air line cable car and enjoy spectacular aerial. Find out about londons cable car across the river thames. Emirates air line ticket or discovery experience klook. We loved it, we were given a complimentary pictorial. Thames cable car in london opens for passengers bbc news. Glide on water and soar through the skies with a single ticket while taking in picturesque views of london. The emirates air line is a cable car crossing the river thames in greenwich, and the 1km journey gives passengers spectacular views of london from a height. Cable cars over thames a high way to the east london. The emirates air line is a cable car link across the river thames in london, england, built by doppelmayr with sponsorship from the airline emirates. Unit 1, emirates cable car terminal edmund halley way london se10 0fr.
Its official name is emirates air line because of the dubaibased airlines 10 year sponsorship deal at a cost of. Emirates air line buy thames cable car tickets visitbritain. Designed by wilkinson eyre architects, expedition engineering and buro happold, it crosses the river at a height up to 90 metres 300 ft, higher than that of the. A cable car service over the thames will provide stunning views as well as being a major boost to river crossings in east london, it was said today. The new thames cable car, spanning the river, has opened to the public. What the london emirates air line cable car in greenwich is. Glide above the thames in the emirates air line cable car and take in aerial views of londons skyline, as you travel from the greenwich peninsula to the royal docks. Response from thamesclippers, manager at emirates airline cable car and thames clippers river roamer. Thames cruise and london cable car buy tickets visitbritain. Emirates airline thames cable car in london nearby.
September 28 london, united kingdom charlotte ford is at the cable car over the thames. The cable car over the thames london, united kingdom. The london cable car, officially known as the emirates air line, is a cablecar which crosses the river thames in east london, between the royal docks near canning town and the greenwich peninsula. At just under 300ft, the cable car is the highest observation point over the thames, spanning just over 1km across the river. The emirates air line brings you london, like youve never seen it before. Emirates air line cable car greenwich peninsula london 2020. What the london emirates air line cable car in greenwich. Opened in june 2012, the cable car travels between the o2 arena in greenwich and the excel exhibition centre at the royal docks. Glide above the thames in the emirates air line cable car and take in aerial views of londons skyline, as you travel from the greenwich peninsula to the royal docks what can i see. The o2 and emirates air line, londons first cable car. Emirates airline cable car and thames clippers river roamer. Oct 05, 2019 the cable car links two areas of the capital that are the focus of ambitious regeneration schemes and we expect numbers to grow as this area is further developed.
The emirates air line links the o2 arena in greenwich, southeast london, with the excel exhibition centre at the royal. Ticket includes all day river roamer for thames clippers, valid from 10am for hopon, hopoff travel between 17 piers including but not limited to london eye, embankment, bankside, tower, greenwich and north greenwich. Find out about londons emirates air line cable cars opening times and buy tickets to enjoy breathtaking views of the london skyline. The o2 arena 6 minutes walk from emirates airline thames cable car adventurous diners are treated to a three course meal 25 metres above the o2 at london in the sky. May 01, 20 first in the series is the emirates air line in east london, a cable car link over the river thames that opened in mid 2012.
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