Woolwich Ferry

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You can spot a free service from a mile: that’s the length of the queue of cars waiting to go on the ferry, blocking the near by roundabout (a clue that a 2 ferry service in weekends is required too?). The personnel obviously would rather not be there: they can’t count how many cars go past on each lane, so cars far behind you on the other lane get on while you wait for the next ferry. They either chat to each other or yawn in your face, not noticing that the front row of cars do not utilise all available space (hence not using ferry in its full capacity, making the waiting game longer than necessary for some). A road sign fell on the ground while I was waiting, missing my car by 1 meter. If a pedestrian happened to walk past, they could have been seriously hurt. The whole place and service needs a lot of attention. Finally, why the 24 signs that we are not allowed to use our mobiles? Is it going to distract you from yawning or is there a chance of an accident while parked? Well, guess where I compiled this review

Woolwich ferry is a free service situated between woolwich and north woolwich.
The free ferry was established in the late 1880’s
This ferry Links the north and south circular roads across the themes.
The ferry service is for cars, lorries, bikes and pedestrians.
Its a free service which litrally takes 10 – 20 minutes to cross.
Theres a huge seating area at the bottom of the ferry and itsome some fantastic sites now the themes have been cleaned.
If you dont fancy the woolwich ferry theres also a tunnel that pedestrains can walk under, but i will say what a scary dark and dingy tunnel it is.

This a quick and cheerful free ferry service that links 2 halves of the capital together with no bridges in sight. As a foot passenger, you do get crowded by cars but there are benches to sit on while yo stare out the windows to see the thames beneath you. This really gives you a sense of being involved and of being part of london. 2 boats cross at a time and there are usually large queues onto the boats. They don’t run when there is bad weather though. It is a bit shabby but then again it is free so you cant ask for much.

Quite a good free ferry service for pedestrians, cars and lorries, with 2 boats running simultaneously on weekdays and one on weekends. An easier way to cross from SE London (Plumstead, Charlton, Woolwich and Thamesmead) to East London.