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Steam Railways & Boat Trips in London

There's no steam railway on this page yet, but London does the boat trip side of things well. Thames River Sightseeing leaves from near the centre and takes you past Tower Bridge, the Shard and Cutty Sark, with a crew commentary doing the explaining for you, from £9.40. If you'd rather stay dry, the London Eye is right by the river too, a slow 30-minute loop 135 metres up with Big Ben and Buckingham Palace picked out along the way, from £29. Both are open to any age, so the choice comes down to budget and whether you want to be on the water or above it. The boat is the cheaper option and comes with food on board if you need it. The Eye costs more but gives you the wider view, and the seating means it suits anyone who'd rather not stand for half an hour.

3 places From £9.40

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Lee Valley Boat Centre Ltd

Broxbourne · ages 0-16

Hire a little electric boat you drive yourself along the River Lee, or take a pedalo out for an hour, with free buoyancy aids for under-16s.

Booking requiredOutdoor playParking

from £29

London Eye

London · ages 0+

A slow 30-minute loop 135 metres above the Thames, with Big Ben and Buckingham Palace picked out along the way.

Indoor seating

A sightseeing boat on the Thames with Southwark Bridge, The Shard and London's skyline visible across the river.

from £9.40

Thames River Sightseeing

London · ages 0+

A river boat ride past Tower Bridge, the Shard and Cutty Sark, with a crew commentary that does the explaining for you.

Accessible toiletFood on sitePushchair friendlyToilets+2 more

Good to know: steam railways & boat trips in London

What does a paid visit cost?

Paid entry starts from £9.40 at Thames River Sightseeing. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.

Whereabouts are they?

You'll find steam railways & boat trips in Broxbourne and London. Every place we list is in or around London, and each listing has the full address and directions.