Five of the best on the River Thames

Our pick of the five best activities on the River Thames this summer. From boating to camping and canoeing to picnics, there's something for everyone on this beautiful river.

1) Hire a boat and enjoy a picnic afloat

Hire a charter boat or opt for self drive and enjoy a picnic with a difference this summer: bobbing along on the River Thames. There's something to suit every budget from wooden rowing boats to luxury cruisers. Try runnymede-on-thames, Swan at Streatley or Beetle and Wedge.

2) Take a passenger boat trip

A passenger boat trip is the perfect way to take in the stunning scenery of the River Thames. There are passenger boats operating from all major towns and cities along the rural River Thames, so jump aboard. Try Hobbs of Henley, Thames Rivercruise French Brothers or Salters Steamers. Or locate your nearest operator by visiting our boat trip page.

3) Learn to paddle a canoe

Hire a canoe or Kayak for a day, weekend, or week of care free and environmentally friendly cruising on the River Thames. Paddle along one of the finest and safest canoe touring rivers in the country, winding its way through 135 miles of traditional English countryside, with excellent connections to fine riverside camping, hotels, pubs and shopping. Try Moose Canoe and SUP Hire from its stunning riverside base at the National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey, Marlow. They will also provide boats all along the River Thames.

4) Go camping at a lock

With the Environment Agency's unique lock camp sites picking up recommendations in national media and camping guides, isn't it time you checked out what all the fuss is about? You'll discover a very different style of camping in these small and friendly sites, only accessible on foot. Dixie Wills, the author of ‘Tiny Campsites', declared in his review: "Three cheers for whoever it was at the Environment Agency who thought it would be a good idea to use land at certain Thames locks for camping." Visit our camping page for more information.

5) Go on a boating holiday

All along this beautiful and tranquil stretch of water there are luxury hire boats waiting to drift you away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Choose from a traditional narrowboat fully kitted out with modern facilities, a luxury cruiser or a private charter, all perfect for romantic breaks or fun family holidays. Try Hobbs of Henley, Kris Cruisers, Calmer Cruising or visit our boating holiday page for more information.

Number of results:

Number of results: 1173

, currently showing 1031 to 1040.

Prev
1
2
...
102
103
104
105
106
...
117
118
Next

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Tourism For All

Bicester Village

Type

Type:

Shop / Shopping Centre

Bicester

Bicester Village - The ultimate shopping experience
Discover the UK’s leading luxury shopping experience at Bicester Village, located in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds, where spacious boutiques showcase the…
Tourism For All

Buscot Park

Type

Type:

Historic House / Palace

Faringdon

A late-18thC country house with landscaped formal park and gardens. House contains the Faringdon Collection of paintings, sculpture and furniture.
Tourism For All

Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford

Type

Type:

Education & Training

Crowmarsh Gifford

Description
CEH is the UK's Centre of Excellence for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences. CEH's staff have specialist skills in a wide range of environmental disciplines, ranging from the smallest scale (the gene) to the…
Tourism For All

Rivertime Boat Trust

Type

Type:

Education & Training

Bray, Maidenhead

'Rivertime' is a 12-seater launch specially designed for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults.
Tourism For All

Bodleian Libraries

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Oxford

See one of the oldest libraries at the heart of Oxford's historic University. Discover the Divinity School, a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, or choose one of the guided tours, including a visit to Duke Humfrey's library.
Tourism For All

Cherwell Boathouse

Type

Type:

Boat Hire

Oxford

Combining a restaurant, café, and punt station with plenty of outdoor space
and a beautiful terrace from where to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Tourism For All

Talbot Inn

Type

Type:

Inn

Eynsham

A traditional family run country village inn with new letting rooms, decking by the wharf stream of the River Thames, landscaped pation and plentiful car parking. Set in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds but only 4 miles from Oxford
Tourism For All

Waterside Inn

Type

Type:

Restaurant

Maidenhead

Nestling on the banks of the Thames, in the charming 16th century village of Bray, this delightful ‘restaurant with rooms’ has been serving inspirational French cuisine since 1972.
Tourism For All

Barge Louisa

Type

Type:

Hotel Boat

Luxury day cruises for max 12 persons on board 5 star barge with 4 course lunch and cream tea.
Tourism For All

The Shillingford Bridge Hotel

Type

Type:

Hotel

Wallingford

Relax and unwind at the Shillingford Bridge Hotel, with tasteful individually decorated bedrooms, delicious food and friendly, helpful staff.