HippoThames is the delightful giant, wooden hippo residing in the Thames near St George's Tower in Vauxhall until Sunday 28 September. It's part of the Totally Thames Festival which has seen Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman creating a 21 metre-long floating hippo sculpture which is semi-immersed in the water so it rises and falls with the tide. I couldn't help but have a big grin on my face when I saw it and here are a few photos.

 "St George's Tower is the tallest residential building in the UK" - Julie Chandler, dear friend and Blue Badge Guide

HippoThames looking towards Westminster and the London Eye

HippoThames with Battersea Power Station

At certain dates and times there is access to the foreshore

 The Health and Safety Notice with more details about foreshore access

Here's a nice video clip of HippoThames

Practical Information 

Address:  River Thames at Riverside Gardens, Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 2DU

Nearest Tube Station:  Vauxhall in Travelcard Zone 1 and 2. HippopoThames is a five minute walk from the station.

Opening Hours: 24 hours a day ends Sunday 28 September 2014. See photo above for dates and times to access the foreshore. 

Price:   Free

Website: Totally Thames

 If you are planning to visit HippopoThames you might like to read my blog about the model village in Vauxhall Park which is nearby.

The author of this blog is a qualified City of London and City of Westminster Tour Guide who leads guided walks combining world famous landmarks with hidden treasures often missed by the crowds