The car travels at 90m high, giving you a glimpse of the o2 arena and beyond. Enjoy a glass of champagne in your own private cabin on the cable car, whilst soaring 90 metres above the river thames. Emirates cable car terminal edmund halley way, london se10 0fr england. Mar 19, 2018 then the flight back across the thames to the greenwich peninsula. 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.
Explore the city by boat with thames clippers, the fastest and most frequent fleet on the river thames. Emirates air line is closed on christmas day and for regular maintenance. Media relating to the emirates air line, a new cable car being constructed across the river thames in london. I did try to explain but the concept remained a little vague to him. A private sponsor for a new thames cable car river crossing has been announced in a 10year deal worth. Cabins arrive every 30 seconds and a single crossing usually takes ten minutes. Hop on board a thames clipper and explore the citys sights by river with a flexible hop on, hop off ticket, then glide across the sky in a luxury emirates air line cable car and take in the breathtaking views. 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. 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. River passes give you access to an unlimited hop on hop off travel with 15 stops along the thames including to north greenwich pier for your cable car journey.
Apr 18, 2011 construction of cable car across thames to start this summer construction of a cable car across the river thames is to begin this summer, transport for london tfl has announced. Choose a ticket that allows you to go from any one pier to another pier of your choice, or choose one that allows unlimited hopon hopoff across 17 piers on the river. Oct 07, 2011 image caption the cable car will carry up to 2,500 people an hour across the river thames. Take the thames clippers to north greenwich pier and take off on the emirates air line with a return ticket experience. Emirates airline cable car and thames clippers combination. Take a closer look at a london underground map and there it is, the little stripy red line connecting emirates greenwich peninsula and emirates royal docks across the river thames, and yep it happens to be run by my favourite airline, emirates. Emirates airline thames cable car in london nearby. New cable car to be built across the thames for olympics. You will be met at the cable car by a member of staff, where you will board your own private cabin with a glass of laurent perrier brut nv champagne. The royal docks cable car, or to give its full marketing, cobranding, we paid for it name, the emirates cable car has arrived on schedule and is. Enjoy a glass of champagne on a special emirates air line experience.
We went to london and had a lovely trip on the emirates cable. Glide above the thames in the emirates air line cable car and enjoy great views of london. London got a cable car across the river thames in 2012 called the emirates air line and this is, technically, public transport although many people think its fun and not commuting. Mar 8, 2020 emirates air line crosses the river thames between greenwich peninsula and the royal docks, just five minutes from the o2 by north greenwich tube station. Emirates air line cable car greenwich peninsula london 2020. The emirates cable car trip takes approximately 10 minutes. The towers of the emirates air line cable car, from the north bank of the river thames. The service opened on 28 june 2012 and is operated by transport for london tfl.
How to ride the cable car in london free tours by foot. 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. 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. Construction of cable car across thames to start this summer construction of a cable car across the river thames is to begin this summer, transport for london tfl has announced. Work on london cable car across river thames begins bbc news.
Alternatively, the emirates air line cable car soars across the river thames from north greenwich to the excel and the restaurants and cafes of the redeveloped royal victoria dock. The o2 arena 6 minutes walk from emirates airline thames cable car. However, during peak times 7am to 9am monday to friday the journey takes roughly five minutes. Hop on hop off river roamer thames cruise and emirates air line cable car. Fly the emirates air line between greenwich peninsula and the royal docks and get fantastic and unusual views of the o2, the thames barrier and the london skyline. Flying the london emirates cable car a cool thing to do. The latest and greatest tourist attraction that london has ever seen has now arrived in royal docks. Construction of cable car across thames to start this summer. Oh but wait london has its own cable car, less known by tourists as a little away from the. Then the flight back across the thames to the greenwich peninsula. Historic achievements, explanatory notes and proposed crossings are also included. Emirates air lines unique experience will treat you to a private cabin round trip for you and up to 9 guests.
It is sponsored by emirates airline, hence its title. This product is sold by visitbritain and is provided by our supplier, thames clippers. Using the cable car is an easy way to get from the greenwich peninsula to the royal docks. The fullday river roamer ticket allows you to hopon and hopoff the river and explore the many historic and modern sites that line it. 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. Emirates air line cable car greenwich peninsula, london. Book a 360 sightseeing tour and you wont even have to get off this flight. In fact, its londons latest way to get across the thames, and its called the emirates air line cable car. At just under 300ft, the cable car is the highest observation point over the thames, spanning just over 1km across the river. See the best of london from the water and from above. The easiest way to travel in style, the cable car is located outside the o2 arena, greenwich, and offers spectacular views of the o2, the olympic park and londons skyline. Thames cable car in london opens for passengers bbc news. Virtual journey across thames onboard new cable car transport for london has confirmed construction on a cable car across the thames will start this summer. Reaching heights of 90 metres londons cable car offers breathtaking, aerial views of.
Intercontinental london the o2 ihg book hotels online. Virtual journey across thames onboard new cable car. Includes a private cabin for a round trip on the emirates airline cable car, complimentary souvenir guide and skip the queue with priority boarding. Enjoy amazing views and a unique ride across the thames on emirates air line. Jan 27, 2016 emirates air line cable car royal docks. I was reading a book to my 5 year old son we came across a picture of a cable car. Book single, return and discovery experience tickets online. Cross the thames on the emirates air line cable car. We noticed in particular theres a gentle bouncing of the cabin on the cable car lines at the midpoint across the river. Hi all, ill be visiting london in july and im thinking of doing the emirates air line cable car ride across the thames in the evening. Emirates air line cable car greenwich peninsula london. Apr 15, 20 emirates air line cable car royal docks.
There were two of us and we had a cable car to ourselves which was nice. Cable car across the thames emirates air line 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. Opened in time for the london olympics 2012 its a really fun way to travel and also very cheap. On the emirates air line, youll enjoy a panoramic experience with stunning views along the river and across queen elizabeth olympic park, the o2 and londons skyline to the west. Skip to navigation skip to content skip to footer transport for london. Nearest station to emirates airline thames cable car. Im thinking of the photo opportunities i could get as the city turns from day to night i know its onl. I was gliding gently over the river thames from the royal victoria terminal in docklands to the greenwich peninsula in the emirates air line, londons only cable car. Emirates air line cable car and thames clippers river. Thames cruise and london cable car buy tickets visitbritain. The emirates air line experience transport for london. Again, smooth as you like, although this time we were less hyper, knowing what to expect, and took in more detail. The cable car is a must do leisure attraction for londoners and visitors and is one of the capitals most popular observation attractions.
Whether travelling with us across the thames or the globe, we hope youll see the world with fresh eyes. For an exciting way to get from north to south, or indeed south to north, be sure to take a ride on it. Thames cable car set to be sold off and boris bikes under. Includes a private cabin for a round trip on the emirates airline cable car. 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.
Music and video will further enhance your inflight experience at these times. Experience breathtaking city views by air on londons cable car. Jun, 2016 take a closer look at a london underground map and there it is, the little stripy red line connecting emirates greenwich peninsula and emirates royal docks across the river thames, and yep it happens to be run by my favourite airline, emirates. The party puts on an immersive abbainspired theatrical dinner, abba fans can get more.
As away in london treated the wife to a ride across the thames. Departing from southern greenwich or the northern royal docks, the emirates air line offers an alternative way to travel across the thames. 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. 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. Riding the emirates cable car from the o2 in london.
The only cable car in london, the air line boasts 360 views of the city, ninety. There are many different routes to 23 different piers all across the river thames, find out which ones you need to take here. Linking the o2 and excel london at royal victoria dock, its a great way to explore the local area. I took a nighttime flight across the thames, which limited my picturetaking opportunities. You are talking about the cable car across the river thames in east london linking greenwich peninsula and the royal docks. Since it opened in 2012, it has become a favourite with londoners and visitors alike. In june 2012 the emirates air line opened in london, transporting passengers across the thames by cable car. Since 2012, it has also been possible to cross the river by cable car. London cable car before you visit london, visit tripadvisor for the.
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. The emirates air line brings you london, like youve never seen it before. The uks first urban cable car is a fantastic way to travel. Find out about londons cable car across the river thames. The boss of transport for london today revealed that boris johnsons cable car across the thames is set to be sold off. Apr 30, 2012 you cant drive to londons 2012 olympics this summer unless you are a vip, but you may be able to take a cable car. The emirates air line, which connects greenwich peninsula to the royal victoria dock, is certainly not for the feinthearted. The former tory mayors flagship bike hirescheme could also eventually. Cable cars are changing the world how we get to next. I would suggest that you ride the cable car in the morning after the sun rises, or in the evening before sunset. If you want to get a whiff of the water, you could sail across on one of the many boats that ply its waters, or, if youre a bit on the eccentric side as well as extremely brave, you could swim across. Launched in 2012 the emirates air line provides stunning views across the olympic park, the o2 and londons skyline to the west.
The royal docks terminal, on the north side, is close to the excel centre. Flying across the thames in londons cable car visitbritain. Transport for londons gondola lift cable car link across the river thames. 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. On the cable cars southern side, a fiveminute walk from the hotel, the emirates aviation experience offers the chance to experience flying a commercial jet in. Digging for the foundations of the two new stations in the royal victoria dock and on. Find the perfect cable car over the thames stock photo. Go for a ride above the river thames on the emirates cable car. Jun 28, 2012 passengers will also be able to make a nonstop round trip on the cable car, with views of the city, canary wharf, the thames barrier and the olympic park, at a cost of. Take full advantage of the beauty of london from the thames with this combination river shuttle and cable car. Different views, ideas and conversations build a new, richer perspective of a city. Unit 1, emirates cable car terminal edmund halley way london se10. Construction of cable car across thames to start this. You cant drive to londons 2012 olympics this summer unless you are a vip, but you may be able to take a cable car.
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