Weekend Breaks

To help, you make the most of what the river has to offer, we have developed a set of itineraries for those new to the area, exploring the best bits of what the River Thames has to offer.   

If you are short for time, why not try one of our one day or half day itineraries? There are lots of ideas to help you discover this wonderful part of Britain - from peaceful walks through stunning scenery to city breaks and time spent watching the world glide by on a boat.

Of course, you don't need to be new to the River Thames to make use of these great trip ideas - if you live near the river, may be explore a little further afield or take a short break somewhere new? Or you could take time out with a relaxing boating holiday for a real taste of this majestic river. 

Hotel boats allow you to sit back, relax and let the crew take you on a journey of exploration. You can choose from a hotel boat chartered for sole use or join other like-minded individuals for wonderful company and fantastic hospitality as you cruise the River Thames. Hotel Boat Kailani offers 5 stars, Gold Award hospitality and facilities and is the only hotel boat licensed by the Port of London Authority to cover the tidal section through central London. 

Le Boat is Europe’s No 1 boating holiday company and provides a wide selection of boats, from 2-12 people. Le Boat operates from two bases on the River Thames – Benson and Chertsey. The Royal cruise takes you one way from Benson in Oxfordshire to Chertsey in Surrey, passing through Windsor and its famous castle (the Queen’s weekend home) and Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed. Or take the Scholars’ Cruise to Oxford, England’s city of learning and include some bird-watching at Benson Lock.

To find an itinerary simply choose how long a break you would like and then take your pick from the list of places to visit. Each itinerary can be downloaded and printed off so you can take it with you on your trip.