A Boat Trip and Picnic at Hampton Court

Marie Sleigh, aged 41 tell us about her special day out at Hampton Court with a fantastic boat trip to get there.

What was your reason for going to the river?

My mum, who lives in Burton On Trent, was visiting and we decided to have a day out. My mum chose to go for a picnic at Hampton Court but to make this even more of a special outing; I decided to take her by boat on a river cruise to our destination.

Please tell us what you did on your trip?

We boarded a Westminster Passenger Service Association boat at Westminster and started our journey up to Hampton Court Palace. The boat trip took us through central and then the outskirts of London, which was all very interesting as we were able to see a number of different attractions. The most interesting and scenic part of the trip was between Kew and Hampton Court Palace. We travelled through two locks at Teddington and Molesey, from here the river gets increasingly windy and twisty. We saw a large amount of wildlife on the Thames by the rivers picturesque banks as we travelled into the more rural section of the river.

On arrival at Hampton Court we just paid for admission to the gardens, as it was such a beautiful day to be indoors. The Garden’s were idyllic and beautifully fragrant at this time of year. We found a bench in the gardens and enjoyed a fantastic picnic which we had brought with us. After another stroll round the garden we headed back to board the boat back to London. The boat trip was such an easy and stress free way to get from central London to Hampton court, with no traffic.

Where and what time of year did you take your trip?

From Westminster to Hampton Court Palace in the summertime.

What did you like best about your trip?

The stunning views and the friendly staff. Plus a cold refreshing G&T on board the boat.

How much did your trip cost?

The Boat trip from Westminster to Hampton Court - £19.50 adult and £13.00 senior
Hampton Court Palace - Gardens Ticket - £4.60 adults and £4.00 concession

If you used any business or visited any attractions during your trip, please let us know what you thought of them?

Hampton Court Garden's are idyllic. Would be even better if there was some kind of admission offer to Hampton Court on showing your river cruise ticket.