The district of Putney is just across the river from the luxurious Fulham Pier Hotel.
It’s famously the starting point of The Boat Race and also rich with history.
Linking Fulham and Putney together is the Grade II listed beautiful Putney Bridge.
It’s the second bridge ever to be built across the River Thames, after London Bridge, in 1886.
The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities starts from near the bridge, but not from the bridge itself.
You can get stunning views of the River Thames from Putney Bridge. See our guide on where to see the Thames and get the best photos.
One of Putney’s biggest draws is its proximity to the river. Just seconds away from Putney High Street.
Walk down the river – take the Putney Towpath or head to leafy Wandsworth Park.
You can get lovely great views and photos as well as simply relax by the river.
Make sure to get out on the River Thames too. You can take the river bus from Putney Pier into Central London.
Putney has over a dozen historic rowing clubs such as London Rowing Club and Thames Rowing Club. Of course, Putney is famously the start of The Boat Race.
There’s a University Boat Race Stone just meters from Putney bridge. It marks the official start of The Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
On race day, the atmosphere is electric where you can see the official coin toss and cheer out the teams coursing for victory. It’s a special day out in Putney.
Putney Bridge (District Line)
East Putney (District Line)
Putney Station (National Rail)
There’s several routes going through Putney and many stops along the way.
Going from Putney Pier right along the River Thames. Stops at London Eye, London Bridge, Tower Pier, Westminster Pier and many more. Visit the Transport for London website for more details.
Find boutique hotels near Putney
The boutique Fulham Pier Hotel sits opposite Putney on the other side of the River Thames. It’s your base of calm and luxury. All the rooms are designed with lavish furnishings and natural earthy materials. Blissful river views await every time you wake up.
For your trip to Putney, look no further than the relaxing retreat of Fulham Pier Hotel.
See the frequent questions below or for more questions regarding Fulham Pier Hotel, please visit our FAQs page.
Putney Bridge is within easy walking distance of Fulham Pier Hotel. Stroll the scenic riverside for just 15 mins from the boutique hotel. Alternatively, catch a bus from Kingwood Road to Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street.
Putney is not far from Fulham Pier Hotel and absolutely worth a visit during your stay with us. Putney Bridge is impressive with its views of the river. A little further from the bridge you can find the stone which marks the start of The Boat Race. Putney High Street has a variety of shops and eateries. Also, Putney is close to points of interest such as the WWT London Wetland Centre.
It’s commonly thought to be Putney Bridge because it’s the closest reference point. It actually starts a few hundred yards further, officially from the University Boat Race stone that marks the start line.
A beautifully scenic 20-minute walk from Fulham Pier Hotel takes you to Putney. Head down the River Thames from the hotel and cross Putney Bridge with picturesque river views.
You can alternatively take a bus across the bridge from Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street.
