Ideas for Great Days Out on the River Thames

Download - Enjoy the River Thames at Lechdale

On the edge of the Cotswolds, the river feels fresh and youthful and the untouched countryside reveals some delightful rural gems.

Download - Explore the historic heart of Oxford

Highlights include the venerable Bodleian Library, Sir Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre and boating on the River Thames.

Download - Spend the day beside the Oxford Isis

Explore a lovely rural reach of the river on an eight-mile walk from Oxford to Abingdon, on the well-signposted Thames Path National Trail.

Download - Cruise the River Thames and Oxford Canal in a Narrowboat

For a quick way to slow down, hire a narrowboat and savour life at four miles an hour.

Download - Walk the Thames Path through 'Areas of Outstanding Beauty'

The river is your guide on this nine and a half mile station-to-station walk from Pangbourne to Cholsey on the Thames Path National Trail.

Download - Explore the River Thames at Henley

The town is rightly popular as a relaxed and interesting place to eat and to shop. The surrounding villages in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty add their own enticing country pubs.

Download - Spend the day walking in magnicent Marlow

Marlow’s attractive Georgian-fronted High Street leads down to the green expanse of riverside Higginson Park, with its landing stage for passenger steamers and rowing boats for hire.

Download - Get on the water at Longridge activity centre in Marlow

Plunge into the wonderful world of River Thames water sports at Longridge outdoor activity centre in Buckinghamshire, providing a wide range of exciting water sports and land-based activities for young people of all abilities. 

Download - Explore magnificent Cliveden

Balance the excitement and adrenalin of Olympic rowing with relaxed and classic views of the River Thames. From Boulters Restaurant and the beautiful grounds of the Cliveden House and estate, ending with a visit to nearby Taplow Court.

Download - Explore Royal Windsor and Eton

Discover the area of Windsor and Eton, highlights include Windsor Castle, Eton College tour, a boat trip along the River Thames and in the summer months enjoy a trip on the Windsor wheel.