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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NEW glass floor cabin opens at London cable car costing twice a regular ticket
Thrill-seekers can now book a glass floor cabin at London's cable car between Greenwich and the Royal Docks. Transport for London (TfL) has said that from today (June 20), it is possible to book the 'unique' glass floor experience at IFS Cloud Cable Car. Initially opened in 2012, the cable car has attracted a steady stream of visitors, hitting a record 1.5 million passengers last year. This is despite the fact it has failed to entice commuters to use the route. READ MORE - Earlier this year, TfL pushed back its opening hours, claiming only 20 customers a day used the cable car in its first hour of operation. Two of the 34 cabins have been fitted with the glass floor, offering enhanced views of the River Thames and landmarks such as the O2 arena. The cable car offers views of the O2 arena in Greenwich (Image: TfL) Josh Crompton, TfL's head of the IFS Cloud Cable Car, said: 'The cable car has been one of London's leading attractions for more than a decade and is a much-loved landmark in the city's skyline. 'We're excited to offer this new experience to customers, extending the incredible views from the cabin even further thanks to the panoramic glass floor.' TfL has recommended that, 'to avoid disappointment', passengers should book in advance if they want to ride in the glass floor cabin. It will still be possible to buy a ticket at one of the two terminals, depending on availability. Ticket prices are substantially more than the £13 for a trip in a regular cabin. READ MORE - Off-peak tickets cost £25 for an adult, increasing to £35 at peak times, which covers weekends and school holidays. All glass floor cabin tickets come with 'fast track' perks. For those booking online for trips between June 23 and August 31, the code 'GFE20' will provide 20 per cent off the ticket price. In the financial year 2023/24, TfL's revenue from the cable car hit £10 million, which was £1 million higher than the previous 12 months. Freedom of Information (FoI) data suggests that the cable car had an operating surplus of £2.6 million over the same time period.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
New English lido to open next month with live DJ sessions and sunbathing deck – and it's free to visit
A NEW lido will open in London this summer - and it will be completely free for anyone to use. Opening for one month, Summer Splash will be located at the Royal Docks in London. 3 3 The lido opens each year to provide a safe outdoor water space for the local community, especially those living nearby without any gardens or outdoor space. The new lido will open on July 25 and stay open until August 17. It will be unheated though - so prepare yourself for a refreshing dip - but it is manned with lifeguards. However, it is one of the few London lidos with amazing views of the city skyline. At the lido there will be also be sandpits for kids as well as a deckchairs area, DJ events and a wood-fired sauna. The website states: "It's the perfect place to cool off and relax, providing an urban retreat like no other. "Lounge in a deckchair, take a dip and soak up views of the Royal Docks' vast open waters, framed by the City's iconic skyline." Not only that, but a larger programme of events also include paddle-boarding along with wakeboarding. In addition, there will be waterside event like The Cause's big birthday bash and Ensemble Festival with live circus and dance shows. According to Time Out, Justine Simons, the deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, said: "The Royal Docks is one of London's best-kept secrets, a vibrant hotspot for creativity and culture, so I'm delighted to see the return of the At the Docks season. "There's so much for young people and families to enjoy, from fun activities to open-air performances and festivals, as we continue to build a better London for everyone." Also part of the events this summer will be the 10th anniversary of Dock2Dock. According to the Royals Docks' website, this is "London's most iconic swim event" which allows participants to swim London's historical Royal Docks. There are five distances - 1.5k, 3k, 5k, 10k, EPIC 15k - and this year there will also be a special 20k feature to celebrate the anniversary. And later this month will be The Royal Wharf Summer Fete, which includes live music performances, morning fitness sessions, children's workshops and games, street food and a craft market. The fete will take place on June 28. A woman has also found the UK's little-known lidos to visit ahead of 29C weather – with no queues and some are even free to enter. Plus, the UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years. 3
