Greenland Pier, pier on the River Thames in the London Borough of Southwark
Greenland Pier is a dock finger at the eastern end of Greenland Dock in the London Borough of Southwark serving as a mooring point for Thames boat services. This straightforward, functional facility includes a small shelter, benches, and signage, offering access to different parts of London by water.
The dock area dates from 1696 when it was known as Howland Great Wet Dock, London's oldest wet dock facility. The pier itself opened to service in 1999 and has served since as a stop for the Thames passenger boat system, which evolved from purely cargo operations to a passenger and leisure service.
The pier is a practical meeting point where commuters and tourists use the river transport system together. Visitors notice how modern Londoners organize daily journeys across the water and how this neighborhood has shifted from a purely industrial shipping area to a place that balances work and leisure activities.
The pier is step-free and accessible for wheelchairs and prams, with tickets available from machines or contactless payment options. Boats run frequently throughout the day, especially during rush hours, with good connections to nearby transport links including the Elizabeth Line and Docklands Light Railway.
The pier faced closure risk due to maintenance issues until Thames Clippers acquired the infrastructure to ensure its continued operation. This takeover allowed the facility to remain a vital part of London's river transport system beyond the 2012 Olympics.
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