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Sky Garden

Jim McGrath — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:30:08 +0000

The famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street is dedicated to three storeys of exquisitely landscaped public gardens and London’s most exclusive social spaces, including observation decks and an open air terrace.

The Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street is a unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360 degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Visitors can wander around the exquisitely landscaped gardens, observation decks and an open air terrace of what is London’s highest public garden.

The Sky Garden has been designed to create an open and vibrant place of leisure, offering visitors a rare chance to experience London from a different viewpoint. Entry to the Sky Garden is free, but please note space is strictly limited and visits must be booked online in advance through this site.

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Blackfriars Railway Bridge

Jim McGrath — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:52:12 +0000

Blackfriars Railway Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. It is the busiest of the four bridges in the City carrying over 50,000 vehicles a day.

Now spanning the width of the Thames with station entrances on both the north and south sides of the river, London Blackfriars railway station has recently been fitted out with thousands of photovoltiac solar panels, making it the largest of only two solar bridges in the world.

The new station roof is equipped with a £7.3m solar array (funded by the Department of Transport’s Safety and Environment Fund) and can generate 600m2 of PV cells that produce over 1.1MW of energy.

The bridge is also fitted with sun pipes for natural lighting and systems to collect rain water.

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London RIB Voyages

Jim McGrath — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:53:48 +0000

Formed in 2006 London RIB Voyages was the first speedboat operator ever to set sail on the iconic river Thames, gaining our first award “Small Business of the Year” before the season was out. By 2007 we had been presented with the “Best New Tourist Attraction: Gold Award” from Visitlondon and been voted Five Stars by Timeout, London.

Last year we proudly became the Number #1 ‘activity to do in London’ on Tripadvisor as a direct result of our valued passengers taking to the web to rave about their experience. Most recently we were entered into the “Hall of Fame” after receiving our 5th consecutive “Certificate of Excellence” year on year – so you see, there really is no stopping us…

London RIB Voyages are ready and waiting to show you the newest, most fun and innovative way to see the Thames and enjoy the city of London from a new vantage point. Are you ready?

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Victoria Tower Gardens

Jim McGrath — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:46:03 +0000

Victoria Tower Gardens is a public park along the north bank of the River Thames in London. As its name suggests, it is adjacent to the Victoria Tower, the south-western corner of the Palace of Westminster.

Victoria Tower Gardens is home to a number of memorials celebrating freedom.

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Green Park

Jim McGrath — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:54:16 +0000

The green, triangle-shaped expanse of leafy land just beyond the Ritz is Green Park. Penned in at two corners by St James’s Park and Hyde Park, it was enclosed by Charles II in 1668 as a hunting ground before opening to the public in 1826.

Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit The Green Park, the smallest of the capital’s eight Royal Parks.

Comprising just over 40 acres of mature trees and grassland next to Buckingham Palace, the peaceful triangle between Piccadilly and Constitution Hill offers a popular location for picnics and sunbathing in fine weather.

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Greenwich Park

Jim McGrath — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:45:55 +0000

Greenwich Park hosts the Prime Meridian Line and Royal Observatory as well as being part of the Greenwich Maritime World Heritage Site which is home to The National Maritime Museum and Old Royal Naval College.

The most historic of all Royal Parks, Greenwich Park dates back to Roman times and was enclosed in 1427. From the statue of General Wolfe the park offers imperious views across the River Thames all the way to St. Pauls Cathedral.

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Paddington Central

Jim McGrath — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:23:17 +0000

Along with office buildings and residential apartments, Paddington Central is also home to a gym, a number of quick lunch stops cafes as well as several canal side bars and restaurants.

Local Running Routes

Enjoy a lunchtime run along Regent’s Canal, an almost traffic-free jog through the heart and soul of London.

Little Venice

A tranquil area affectionately known as Little Venice lies to the north of Paddington Central, waiting to be explored.

The Quince Tree

Nestled inside the award-winning Clifton Nurseries, the Quince Tree Café offers fabulous brunches, lunches, finest coffees and afternoon teas. Daily specials prove popular with its Little Venice and Paddington neighbours.

Bombay Palace

Just five minutes from Praed Street in Connaught Village, Bombay Palace is one of London’s best authentic Indian restaurants.

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