Thames Barrier Information Centre

Type:Sightseeing Attraction

1 Unity Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NJ

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Tel+44 (0)20 8305 4161

Looking north over the Thames Barrier from above across all the gates on a sunny day

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About

The Thames Barrier, one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world, spans 520 metres across the Thames, near Woolwich. Its ten, movable steel gates protect 125 square kilometres of central London from tidal-surge flooding. When raised, the 3300-tonne main gates stand as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the opening of Tower Bridge.

The Thames Barrier Information Centre is a small, informative exhibition about the past, present and future of this marvel of engineering and science. It explains the flood risk to London and the history and environment of the Thames. Visitors can see a working model of the Thames Barrier, a film on its construction, a virtual technical ‘tour’ and interactive displays.

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About

The Thames Barrier, one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world, spans 520 metres across the Thames, near Woolwich. Its ten, movable steel gates protect 125 square kilometres of central London from tidal-surge flooding. When raised, the 3300-tonne main gates stand as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the opening of Tower Bridge.

The Thames Barrier Information Centre is a small, informative exhibition about the past, present and future of this marvel of engineering and science. It explains the flood risk to London and the history and environment of the Thames. Visitors can see a working model of the Thames Barrier, a film on its construction, a virtual technical ‘tour’ and interactive displays.

Last entrance is 30 minutes before closing and pre-booked group talks are available 7 days a week.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£5.50 per ticket
Child	£4.30 per ticket
Disabled	£4.00 per ticket
Family (2 Adults + up to 3 Children)	£15.00 per family
Student / Senior	£5.00 per ticket

* Children under ages 5 go FREE with a paying adult.

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Facilities

Accessibility

Assistance dogs welcome
British Sign Language
Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

Groups

Coach parking
Drop Off Point
Education/study area
Facilities for Coach Driver
Facilities for

Facilities

Accessibility

Assistance dogs welcome
British Sign Language
Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

Groups

Coach parking
Drop Off Point
Education/study area
Facilities for Coach Driver
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups
Guided tours for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Board/Flipchart
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Grounds for outdoor activities

Parking

Parking with charge

Property Facilities

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Passenger lift
Public toilets
Smoking not allowed
WiFi or internet access

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Bus nos. 177 and 180 via Greenwich (stop at the top of Eastmoor Street).
Bus nos. 161 and 472 from North Greenwich tube station.

Public Transport Directions

Rail
Charlton station is situated on Woolwich Road and is approximately a one mile walk from the Thames Barrier Site. Woolwich Dockyard station is situated near Church Street and is within walking distance. Woolwich Arsenal station is the most convenient station to take a taxi to the Barrier Site.

London Underground North Greenwich (Jubilee Line)
The station is approximately 2 miles from the Thames Barrier and only 5 minutes by taxi or bus (161 & 472).

London City Airport
The City Airport is situated in North Woolwich only a short distance from the North Woolwich Ferry crossing.

Video

How the Thames Barrier protects London from flooding

Awards

Other Awards Visit Greenwich Partner 2021

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