Tower Millennium Pier, pier on the River Thames, in London
Tower Millennium Pier is a dock on the River Thames in London, located below Tower Bridge and near the Tower of London. The pier connects visitors to various points along the river and offers views of the historic fortress and the city's modern tall buildings.
The pier opened in 2000 and was part of a project to improve river transport connections in London. In 2002, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution began operating rescue boats from here, but relocated to another site in 2006.
The pier sits in the shadow of the Tower of London, a place full of history and meaning for the city. The river itself is an important part of daily life, connecting people who travel by boat or come to enjoy the views.
The pier is easy to reach by public transport, with Tower Hill underground station, Tower Gateway DLR station, and Fenchurch Street railway station all nearby. Access is step-free and there are ticket machines on site where you can pay quickly with a card or phone.
The pier now serves mainly as a venue for private events and boat parties, where guests enjoy the city lights from the water. This newer function shows how river use in London has evolved from pure transport to leisure and celebration.
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