On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:54:50 +0100, Michael Hoffman wrote:

I just want to see the Thames Barrier at some point, and want to know
when the best time and manner to do so is. Do you suggest going by water
instead?

Well I would, I think theres some kind of visitors center there if your on
foot, but there not much else. If you havn't done the thames before go
from westminster, and stop off in greenwich
http://www.westminsterpier.co.uk/barrier.htm

Sunny days are better, but less people on the boats on cloudy days.

A few piccys I took here

http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B1.JPG
http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B2.JPG
http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B3.JPG
http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B4.JPG

Steve

Steve wrote:
On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:54:50 +0100, Michael Hoffman wrote:

I just want to see the Thames Barrier at some point, and want to know
when the best time and manner to do so is. Do you suggest going by water
instead?

Well I would, I think theres some kind of visitors center there if your on
foot, but there not much else. If you havn't done the thames before go
from westminster, and stop off in greenwich
http://www.westminsterpier.co.uk/barrier.htm

Sunny days are better, but less people on the boats on cloudy days.

A few piccys I took here

http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B1.JPG
http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B2.JPG
http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B3.JPG
http://www.puppet-head.co.uk/B4.JPG

Steve


With plenty of time (and sensible shoes) it might be interesting to
walk from Greenwich, via the peninsula. You can stay on the riverside
for most of it.

Not much else to see on the South side maybe, but on the North side of
the river is Thames Barrier Park, a really beautiful place and a fine
view of the Thames Barrier. Easy to get to - just take the DLR to
Pontoon Dock. Everyone I have taken there has said its one of the best
places in London. You can also walk back to Custom House DLR via the
bridge over Royal Victoria Dock which has some stunning views over the
Docklands area.

Rob