The Tall Ships

wwtone

Does anyone know where the best place is to see the Tall Ships. Don't want the cruise just to go and take some photos.

Also does anyone know if Sunday is the last day ?

Thanks

Curb_It

Yes it is the last.

Greenwich council is organising a fireworks display on Saturday evenign at 9.45 at Woolwich Arsenal pier so the Tall ships will all be there then for that.

Best place to view is at Woolwich, before the start of one of their trips.

Curb_It

http://www.sailroyalgreenwich.co.uk/en/thamestallshipcruise

and more info re the fireworks. A few beers in the Dial Arch and a wander down.

http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/article/102/firework_display_to_send_off_the_olympics_in_royal_greenwich

suzisausage

I'm on the tall ships tomorrow night!! can't wait!

something that I didn't have to click refresh 80k times to part with £200!

B> we're gonna go Dial Arch to meet before and maybe after depending what time it finishes if you're about! Me, Dec, Dad and Patrick.

Curb_It

I asked Ian about doing it tomorrow night, id love to do it myself but dont think we will, due to being sensible.

PrincessFiona

Glad I've seen these links - am thinking of going, on my own as boyfriend can't make : (

PrincessFiona

Btw, Curb_It, you were absolutley spot on with Angle McN Interiors - she's an absolute gem!

Shag

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Curb_It

PrincessFiona said:

Btw, Curb_It, you were absolutley spot on with Angle McN Interiors - she's an absolue gem!

Great to hear.

suzisausage

Curb_It said:

I asked Ian about doing it tomorrow night, id love to do it myself but dont think we will, due to being sensible.

let him be sensible and just get yourself a ticket and come with us!

Curb_It

I know but im going on Sunday now as well. Its a bit expensive what with holiday in 2 weeks.
Are you on the 6pm one?

suzisausage

no, the last one, 8.30ish?

Curb_It

Okay, yes I would do if i wasnt doing Hyde park but shall be good.

Pelham123

I did this after the watching skeet shooting at the barracks. Shooting finished at 2 pm took a stroll down to the arsenal for the 3.30pm and sailed on the Lady of Avenel. Lovely way to spend a couple of hours. The skipper was very relaxed and let anyone take the wheel or help with the sails. Was slightly worried when he let some old Doris take us through the barrier though. Don't forget your camera as you get very close to HMS Ocean.

DaveMehmet

Curb_It said:

I asked Ian about doing it tomorrow night, id love to do it myself

Ooh err missus

PrincessFiona

Anyone know any promotion code for tickets?

suzisausage

oooh I had one for evening standard.... to get a free drink. I think go on the evening standard website and put in tall ships!?!?

PrincessFiona

Thanks. Am looking at going tomorrow evening. As I can't get the bf to reply if he can make it during the day

suzisausage

For the first time in over 20 years, the Thames will play host to a stunning fleet of Tall Ships.

Until 12 August, 2 hour cruises which take in the O2, Canary Wharf, Old Royal College, Queens House and the Observatory and the Thames Barrier are running five times daily, including a sunset cruise. Tickets are £59pp for adults, and ES Readers will get a complimentary drink.

For more information visit:
sailroyalgreenwich.co.uk/thamestallshipcruise

TO BOOK TICKETS:
Call 08444 771 000 or visit ticketweb.co.uk/sail and enter promotional code STANDARD

PrincessFiona

Thanks. Anyone know the area - can I get the train? If not is there somewhere anyone knows for parking, rather than pay their rates? cheers

PrincessFiona

I've checked the website - looks like a short walk from Woolwich Arsenal

wwtone

Thanks Guys !