Skip to main content
Thames Festival Trust Logo Thames Festival Trust
What's On
Artistic Programme
Our Artistic Programme
Cultural, active and community events in healthy river environments. Accessible by all, enjoyed by all.
Explore our Programme
Reflections Seed Funders Sing for Water Thames Lens Totally Thames Other artistic projects...
Education Programme
Our Education Programme
Inspiring the next generation of river ambassadors. Our creative education programme helps children and young people to connect and learn about rivers, creating work inspired by its culture, community and ecology.
Explore our Programme
Kids' Choir River of Hope Rivers of the World The Story of Water Other education projects...
Heritage Programme
Our Heritage Programme
Unearthing and reconnecting local communities to the river's rich history and cultural importance.
Explore our Programme
Lost & Found Foragers of the Foreshore London's Lost Village Places of Change The Islanders Other heritage projects...
About Us
About Our Charity
What makes us tick and the people who make it happen.
Find out more
Our History Our Team Our Vision Join our Team
Read, Watch & Listen
Support our Work
  1. Home
  2. What's On
  3. Lord Dannatt’s Round Britain Challenge: Finish Line

Lord Dannatt’s Round Britain Challenge: Finish Line

Dates and Times

Mon 1st Jan 2018

Sat 1 Sep, 2.15pm - 6.15pm (2018)

From Gravesend to HMS Belfast

Share this event

The Jubilee Sailing Trust, working in partnership with the Army Cadet Force and several specially selected charities to embark on the Lord Dannatt Round Britain Challenge in commemoration of the 100 years since the end of the First World War. This a poignant and high-profile event which also coincides with the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s 40th anniversary and to mark the occasion we will be using one of two the prestigious, specially adapted tall ships in the world and owned by the Jubilee Sailing Trust, STS Lord Nelson.

The ship will sail with a crew of 144 cadets alongside wounded, injured and sick veterans with the 145th crew member being a Tommy silhouette kindly donated by the charity TBNT, around the capitals of the United Kingdom.

The challenge will culminate with a return to the Thames, passing through the finish line Tower Bridge for two spectacular bridge lifts before finishing at the HMS president. On this final leg of the voyage the crew will be joined by several VIPs.

There will be bugler’s performing from the towers on Tower Bridge to welcome Lord Nelson and crew back into port. A military band performance will take place at HMS President either on the balcony or aboard the ship, so don't miss the chance to view this spectacle along multiple vantage points along the Thames.

The Lord Nelson's route is as follows:

  • 2.15pm - Gravesend/Tilbury
  • 4:30pm - Thames Barrier
  • 4:35pm - O2 Arena
  • 4:50pm - Greenwich Reach
  • 5:15pm - Limehouse Reach
  • 5:30pm - Through Tower Bridge westbound
  • 6pm - Through Tower Bridge eastbound: Finish Line
  • 6:15pm - Berth at HMS president

Jubilee Sailing Trust and Army Cadet Force are delighted to be working in partnership with the following charities and would like to thank them for their involvement with this exciting challenge:

  • Endeavour Fund
  • RBLI
  • Poppy Factory
  • Walking With The Wounded
  • Help4Heroes
  • Never such Innocence
  • CVQO
  • There But Not There
Add to Festival Planner

Select a date and time to add this performance to your wishlist

Thu - 1 Jan 1970
1:00 AM
View my festival planner
Event Archive Programme Archive
Contact Us Safeguarding Policy Cookie & Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Photo & Video Policy
Follow us and get involved
Facebook Twitter Vimeo Instagram LinkedIn Youtube
Our Funders
Arts Council England
Port of London
Registered Charity: 1074794 | Registered Company: 3577462
© Thames Festival Trust. All rights reserved. Built by Grandad