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The Ferryman's Seat, Triptych Bankside
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LandmarkTriptych Bankside

The Ferryman's Seat

  • 4.620 reviews
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Perched on the southbank of the Thames, The Ferryman's Seat is a small historic landmark offering tranquil riverside atmosphere and great photo opportunities. Visitors come to soak up river views, learn about local ferry history, and enjoy a peaceful break from busy London streets. Expect easy access along the riverwalk and interpretive plaques that explain the site's maritime past.

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The Ferryman's Seat in short

When is the best time to visit The Ferryman's Seat?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Ferryman's Seat indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is The Ferryman's Seat?

London,SE1 9DS,United Kingdom.

Right now · 9:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.

Worth knowing

  • Feels 7° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Hours

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Where and how

  1. 1 The Ferryman's Seat
  2. 2 Pulse Bar London · 1 min
  3. 3 Tate Modern · 4 min
  4. 4 Clink Street London · 5 min
  5. 5 The Clink Prison Museum · 5 min
London, SE1 9DS, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsTo Triptych Bankside

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 20 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Waterfront
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Couples

Around Triptych Bankside

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time