Things to see with Thames boat hire
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by: Gareth Hoyle
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Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 Time: 4:39 AM
Thames boat hire is one of the most popular activities for people visiting London to do. Taking a cruise along the city’s famous river is a great way to see some of the biggest and most well known landmarks the London skyline has to offer.
Ask many people who invest in Thames boat hire what their favourite sight is and a lot of them would tell you the Tower of London is just about the best. The historic castle on the North bank of the Thames has had a rich and turbulent history since its initial construction in 1066. A grand palace which has served as a royal residence as well as a prison for criminals in centuries gone by, you will get a great view of this with Thames boat hire including the water-gate known as ‘Traitors’ Gate’.
No Thames boat hire excursion would be complete without going under Tower Bridge. Taking its name from the Tower of London which it sits adjacent to, this bascule suspension bridge is an iconic symbol of the city and is certainly worth seeing when it opens to accommodate a tall ship.
The ‘gherkin’ is an imposing skyscraper which can be seen for miles around. Designed by world renowned architect Sir Norman Foster, this ultra-modern glass structure gets its name from its distinctive shape – not dissimilar to the popular pickled vegetable – and is arguably best viewed with Thames boat hire.
St Paul’s Cathedral, complete with its magnificent dome and clock tower, is another sight to behold for those indulging in Thames boat hire. Nearby the Millennium Bridge is a more modern architectural marvel which is worth a visit.
When it comes to Thames boat hire these amazing sights as well as a host of others will be a stone’s throw away from you. The better operators will provide guided tours which can give you further information on all the great London landmarks.
Arguably the best Thames boat hire company can be found at Heritageboatsharters.co.uk. The company is happy to accommodate special requests with catering as well as tours so check out the website today.
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