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Thames Barrier

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The Thames barrier has been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The Barrier looks like a surrealistic vision of the future, but its purpose is rather more mundane; it was built to control flooding on the Thames. It is composed of a series of hidden underwater gates that pivot up when needed. You cannot actually go inside the Barrier, but you can take a 25 minute boat trip around this amazing structure. On the bank there are visual displays, a riverside walk, and viewing platforms.
Visitor's Centre, Unity Way, London, Woolwich, Greater London, England, SE18 5NJ

About Thames Barrier
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: By Rail to Charlton Station, by Boat from Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich Pier. By tube to North Greenwich Underground station.
Website: Thames Barrier
Phone: 0181 854 1373
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OS TQ418792
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ivydene - 17.1 miles from Thames Barrier Heybridge, Essex Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £220

No 6 The Courtyard (First Floor) - 27.9 miles from Thames Barrier Windsor, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £495

No 7 The Courtyard (Second Floor) - 27.9 miles from Thames Barrier Windsor, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £495

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The Antigallican Hotel - 0.6 miles from Thames Barrier London, Greater London Stay from: £10.00

Sunborn Yacht Hotel - 0.9 miles from Thames Barrier London, Greater London Stay from: £79.00

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The Pilot Inn - 1.4 miles from Thames Barrier London, Greater London From: £50.00

Greenland Villa - 1.5 miles from Thames Barrier London, Greater London From: £110.00

One Six Two - 1.5 miles from Thames Barrier London, Greater London From: £85.00

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Greenwich
Tourist Information Centre
Pepys House
2 Cutty Sark Gardens
Greenwich
Greater London
England
SE10 9LW
Tel: 0870 608 2000
Fax: 020 8853 4607
Email: tic@greenwich.gov.uk
Web: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/
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