Focusing on Installations with lighting and being on the South side of the River Thames, i decided to also look at The Thames Barrier Park.
Thames Barrier Park lies in historic Silvertown on the South side of the Royal Victoria Dock. It is supported by the London Development agency in partnership with Newham Council.
An international competition in 1995 selected designers for the Landscaping, structures and facilities. The result is a haven of tranquil, waterside open space featuring water fountains, garden copses and wildflower meadows. There is abundant wildlife, picnic and children's play areas, visitor pavilion and coffee shop with views of the Thames Barrier.
Thames Barrier Parks future is closely linked to the development of the Royal docks and Thames Gateway.
Near neighbors already include the ExCel exhibition center, London City airport, the regatta center and University east London. They will be joined by the 120,000 square feet Biota. This is the centerpiece of the Silvertown Quay project and is expected to attract over 1 million visitors a year.
A new road and rail bridge will span the Thames between beckton and Thamesmead. The effect of so much new development and progress surrounding the Thames Barrier Park can only increase its popularity as the ideal spot in which to relax and enjoy leisure time.
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