Piers, jetties and ports
There are 3 active piers and 3 disused jetties in Royal Greenwich.
Piers
We own and operate Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier.
Transport for London owns and operates Greenwich Pier and North Greenwich pier.
Licences for using Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier
To visit the Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier, vessel owners must have a licence.
We recommend you apply for a licence well in advance.
We'll fine vessel owners who fail to display a valid licence.
To apply for a licence, email us at transportation-admin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
You need to be aware that:
- the pontoon at the downstream end of the pier is not available for normal use
- a licence does not guarantee a mooring or landing space
- licences are subject to availability
Uber Boat
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs a regular river bus service from Royal Arsenal Pier.
Port of London Authority
The Port of London Authority website contains information about:
- port information and events
- parking and storage
- port regulations and enforcement
- cargo handling services
- other port services
- water quality
Jetties
We own the disused Woolwich Power Station Coal Jetty, upstream of Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) Pier.