Spring Highlights

As spring beckons make the most of the beautiful gardens, the heritage and the traditional English market towns along the river... the River Thames has plenty of things to do whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa break or an activity break on the water! Avoid the crowds, there’s plenty of space along the river.

Take a Spring Break in a Riverside Hotel

runnymede-on-thames Hotel & Spa

Wander along the riverbank in the fresh air, dive into our warm and cosy spa, enjoy an aperitif in our riverside Lounge, then settle down in The Lock Bar and Kitchen for a gorgeous three course meal. For a getaway with your nearest and dearest, book a Riverside Spa Break. Shake off those winter blues and put a spring back in your step. Includes dinner in Leftbank, bed and breakfast, a 45 minute treatment plus use of our spa facilities, from £295 for two. Find out about the offers.

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Enjoy a spring break on the banks of the River Thames at Marlow.  Enjoy great seasonal menus with the award-winning chef in the Riverside Restaurant or choose to eat in Atul Kotchar’s Sindhu restaurant.

Spring Staycations at Cliveden. Make Cliveden your luxurious base for your getaway this spring...Bring the whole family and even the dog too. You’ll be delighted to watch on as they stretch their legs discovering our glorious grounds and hidden treasures. Conveniently, we are located just a short drive from LEGOLAND® too, perfect for keeping the kids entertained and tiring them out so that mum and dad can treat themselves to dinner in The Cliveden Dining Room later.

Henley Greenlands Hotel is set within the 30 acre Henley Business School estate in the Oxfordshire countryside, providing well-appointed accommodation on the banks of the River Thames. Bedrooms are situated in the Thames Court building adjacent to the main house. Fully equipped with all the comforts you would expect from a high quality hotel including Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso coffee machine, perfect for a weekend away in Henley-on-Thames.  Some rooms have balconies and dinner packages are available.

Enjoy a Relaxation Break at Danesfield House Hotel, situated between Henley and Marlow. Let the stresses of today dissolve away with a 50 minute bespoke treatment combining a Caudalie Express D-Vine Facial; designed to leave your skin heavenly smooth and brighten up your day! Let your journey continue with our tranquility Scalp Massage to ease away tension and strains. 

Dine out along the River Thames this Spring

The Astor Grill at Cliveden

Enjoy a late brunch, early lunch, or a relaxed supper in The Astor Grill located in the charming old stable block, with an equestrian themed décor.

The Beetle & Wedge Enjoy informal dining in this realaxing riverside inn and restaurant. The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse is tucked away, and perfectly positioned on the most stunning part of the River Thames. The Beetle has played a huge part in many lives over the years and is steeped in literature history, from the Wind in the Willows, to Three Men in a Boat and not forgetting HG Well’s Mr Polly it has truly fascinated all that have discovered its true beauty 

Try a Boating Holiday

Spring is an ideal time to take a Boating Holiday. Whether you want to drive yourself or let somebody else do the driving for you. There’s plenty of choice from a Hobbs of Henley, Linssen luxury cruiser, a Dutch barge and the fleets of Kris Cruisers and Le Boat. Or would you prefer somebody else to be the skipper? Choose a private charter with a skipper or enjoy a taste of luxury on the elegant and spacious air-conditioned 8 passenger Magna Carta, the perfect hotel barge for the royal river.  From Henry VIII’s Hampton Court, this 6-night all-inclusive cruise goes past Windsor Castle to Henley.

Hobbs of Henley Luxury Boating Holidays

Choose from the brand new 12C Piper motor yacht 'Lilibet'. She is British built, luxury steel motor cruiser and available for holiday charters on the Thames as well as luxury chauffeured charters with on board catering for up to 12 passengers and is ideal for Henley Regatta and Henley Festival. Or, the stunning Linssen SL 35AC 'Knightsdream' which is only a year old.  We’re the first UK partner of Linssen Boating Holidays. She is available for the weekend or weekly hire from March to the end of October.

Go messing about on the river

Choose from electric cruisers rowing boats, kayaks, canoes or punts, there’s something for everyone no matter how active you want to be. London Kayak Tours offer tours which provide an unforgettable experience full of history, wildlife and awesome views of Windsor Castle and Eton. Choose your boat…

Go afloat and discover the heritage and scenery on a boat trip

To truly enjoy sightseeing on the River Thames then sit back and let someone else take the helm! Sit and relax as beautiful scenery glides by on a River Thames boat trip or cruise with audio commentary, telling the history of the Thames! Boat trips are offered at various locations from Oxford to London.

Walk the Thames Path National Trail

Make the most of the Spring weather and explore The Thames Path National Trai. It stretches for 184 miles, providing a choice of urban paths or trails through peaceful water meadows and unspoilt countryside villages. There are plenty of different walks to discover along the Thames. Combine a walk with lunch at a great British pub.

Visit a Marina

Whether you’re out on the boat, or taking a drive stop off at one of the many marinas along the Thames.Some have great delis or restaurants, or just sit and watch the world go by.

Visit a glorious garden

There is no better time to visit a garden than in the Spring. There are some lovely ones to visit. Cliveden National Trust, Savill Garden, Stonor Park or Beale Wildlife Park provide the perfect day out. Where better to explore the diversity of English gardens in 2023 than along the gardens of the Royal River Thames, where history stretches back over 2,000 years.

Discover the history of the river at the River & Rowing Museum or enjoy a tour around Reading Abbey Quarter which celebrated 900 years in 2021.