The first time I saw the Thames Barrier was during a company boat trip in June but I didn’t get to know of its flood defence function until today.
We drove to the Thames Barrier Park for a stroll and I was surprised how quick the journey was. About ten minutes in a car, we arrived in this lovely, quiet park with plenty of green plants. A family even brought stools and blankets for a pretty full-on picnic while skateboarders took advantage of the open space and unintentional ramps. I must remember this place when we fancy a relaxing Sunday afternoon.