Festival Pier is a stop for river boat services on the

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, UK. It is immediately in front of the Royal Festival Hall and

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, and serves the South Bank complex. The pier is owned and operated by

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, part of Transport for London.

Services

The pier is used for summer leisure cruises between

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and

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operated by Crown River Cruises. A High Speed RIB service also runs from this pier between March and November operated by Rib Tours London.

Accident

On 21 May 1991, the central section of Festival Pier collapsed. There were no injuries, but the pier was closed for several months for repair.

Local attractions

* London Eye *

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* Dali Universe *

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* Big Ben * South Bank arts precinct *Crown River Cruises *Rib Tours London London Festival Pier

Lines

References

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