From choirs singing merrily on high, quite literally, to London’s most picturesque ice rinks, MBNA Thames Clippers connects many of the capital’s best Christmassy offerings. Grab a River Roamer and glide through an incredibly festive day out.
Festive Activities at The O2, North Greenwich Pier
The O2 is feeling merry this season as it brings London’s top choirs to the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue, 52 metres above the ground with Up at The O2. The choirs will perform classic Christmas hits between 14-16 and 21-23 December. The O2 is also offering the chance to receive up to 60 per cent off premium brands when Christmas shopping at its ICON Outlet…a festive bargain that can’t be missed.
Giant Slugs at Tate Britain, Millbank Pier
Until 28 February 2019, you can visit Tate Britain’s two giant leopard slugs with energy efficient LED lights slithering around its main entrance. To see them in full beam, visit on the 15 December to enjoy a free Winter Fair for pop-up stalls, food, craft makers, live music and more.
Light up winter with Battersea Power Station, Battersea Power Station Pier
From now until 4 January 2019, make sure to visit the Piazza to see Battersea Power Station’s interactive Christmas Tree created by Studio Bruyant. The photogenic installation creates patterns of light as different numbers of people approach it. People will even be able to explore underneath the tree to discover an immersive spider web of light.
Ice skating at Somerset House, Embankment Pier
Until 13 January 2019, head to the iconic Somerset House for ice skating on London’s most beautiful ice rink, with Skate Lates providing a fantastic soundtrack to the skate session. Afterwards, head to Fortnum & Mason Lodge to grab a drink and snack to warm up in the Skate Lounge.
Southbank Centre Winter Festival, London Eye (Waterloo) Pier
This season, Southbank Centre will be transformed into a winter fantasy. Offering family shows, twinkling lights, markets and much more until 6 January 2019. Eat, drink and be merry beside the River Thames with the return of the enchanting Winter Market and pop-ups, offering the very best in global street food, craft beers, cocktails, artisan gifts and more.
Christmas is here!
Don’t forget the Christmas spirit is also on board MBNA Thames Clippers, with festive drinks and food to get you ready for the season. Grab mince pies, gingerbread men, cupcakes, and pair them with gingerbread lattes or salted caramel hot chocolates from the bar – available until the end of December.
If you’re still looking for the perfect gift idea, consider a day out with an MBNA Thames Clippers personalised gift card– the perfect stocking filler. An Adult, Child or Family River Roamer voucher allows unlimited hop-on and hop-off travel that can even be combined with a trip on Emirates Air Line cable car for a memorable day exploring London with the family.
River Roamers cost £16.30 for an adult, £8.15 for a child when booked online, whilst the Family River Roamer ticket costs from £32.60 (the equivalent of two adult tickets) and allows all day hop-on, hop-off travel on the boats for two adults and up to three children (5-15 years; under 5s travel for free as standard). The boats travel between the Capital’s top attractions including The London Eye, Tower of London, The O2, Battersea Power Station, HMS Belfast, Maritime Greenwich and Embankment for Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square.
For more information, please visit www.mbnathamesclippers.com
