London was founded on its river - and thousands of years later, the Thames is still the hub of city life.
One of the most famous rivers in the world, London's River Thames runs for 216 miles from source to sea and is steeped in lore along virtually its entire route, not least as it makes its way through London.
From the River Thames at Limehouse Basin, to Paddington to the west of the city's centre, the nine-mile Regent's Canal is one of the best-kept secrets in the capital. Largely hidden behind buildings, the line sneaks its way through a rich collage of urban landscapes.
The 28-mile Lee Navigation reaches out to the north from London. It is a river of many roles, having variously served transport, waste disposal, flood control, mill power and pleasure boating needs. Today, it's the centrepiece of the Lee Valley Park - a green corridor full of activities for all the family, and the ideal weekend escape.
In contrast, London's Docklands and Canary Wharf offer one of the world's most exciting modern urban environment both for business and pleasure. See for yourself: discover London's rivers and canals!!
Must See and Do
- London Eye, River Thames
- Little Venice, Regent's Canal
- Tate Modern, River Thames
- London Zoo, Regent's Canal
- Camden Market, Regent's Canal
- Hampton Court Palace, River Thames
- Cutty Sark and Maritime Greenwich, River Thames
- Royal Observatory, River Thames
- Lee Valley Park, Lee Navigation
Events
- January: London International Boat Show, London
- March: Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race
- April: Devizes to Westminster Canoe Marathon, River Thames
- May: Canalway Cavalcade, Little Venice
- July: Doggett's Coat & Badge Race, River Thames
- September: Great River Race, River Thames
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