The Royal River Thames, from the Cotswolds to London
Welcome to the essential guide to places to visit, things to do, accommodation and events along the Royal River Thames and Thames Path National Trail, providing great experiences, stretching from Lechlade in Gloucestershire, through London with its iconic views and out to the sea.
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Welcome to the essential guide to places to visit, things to do, accommodation and events along the Royal River Thames and Thames Path National Trail, providing great experiences, stretching from Lechlade in Gloucestershire, through London with its iconic views and out to the sea.
Why not take this opportunity to take a look through the website and discover great places to visit and things to do for future days out and short breaks. Explore before you plan your visit.
Looking for ideas for Christmas and New Year, take a look at the Events page.
Why not book a boating holiday next year? Le Boat and Kris Cruisers are offering discounts if you book now.
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A great way to experience the river Thames is by boat, and for those looking for something more active, there's plenty of choice: try kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, or why not have a go at punting? Or for something a little easier what about a rowing boat or a self-drive cruiser. You can hire the boats by the hour, half day or day from various locations from Oxford to London. Read more about hiring a boat here, there's all the information you need to hire a boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard or water bike on the River Thames.
For those planning days out, short breaks or staycations, we have provided some inspiration ‘Escape the Everyday along the Thames’.
The Thames offers so many outdoor experiences from boating and watersports to walking the Thames Path National Trail and wonderful gardens. Take a look at the Things To Do section.
Explore the Thames Valley with GWR and take a look at the Rail Trails we've put together to inspire a walk along the Thames Path National Trail.
Enjoy a short break or day out along the River Thames, a walk along the Thames Path National Trail, or choose a circular walk that starts from the river bank. Stop off at one of the great riverside pubs and hotels along the way, and refresh yourself with a drink or sample locally sourced meals.
Take to the water on a pleasure cruise along the Thames and see the sights, trips are available from London, Runnymede, Windsor, Reading, Henley and Oxford. Read more about Boat trips on the Thames and choose from Wildlife cruises, comedy nights, Sundowner cruises and many more.
Why not plan your escape for a short break, family holiday along the Thames in 2023. There’s some lovely riverside hotels on the website or explore the river on one of the wide variety of boating holidays on offer. We've created a selection of holiday ideas to inspire you.
Are you thinking about buying…
Are you thinking about buying your own boat? Henley Boat Club 'Membership Boating' is the easy way to take to the river it gives you freedom to enjoy a choice of boats with none of the cost or hassle of ownership. Our ‘Owning a boat on the River Thames’ section has useful information including a guide to buying a pre-owned boat which will help you through the process.
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Evening Dinner Cruises on the Thames with City Cruises
Enjoy an evening in London on a Thames dinner cruise! See spectacular views of London’s iconic…
Bray Marine Sales
If you are enjoying boating on the River Thames and thinking about buying a boat, then look no…
Quad Wellness & Spa at Crowne Plaza Marlow
Relax, unwind and be pampered by one of our fully qualified Beauty Therapists in any of our four…
Pure Boating
Pure Boating at the Boathouse pub in Wallingford offers self drive electric day boat hire by the…
Salter Steamers Ltd - Reading
We are a family firm that has provided first-class hospitality on the Royal River Thames for over…
Boat Rental Thames
Electric boat, Canadian Canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board Hire from base at Bisham Abbey. We also…
Alexandra Gardens
Plans to create a riverside garden in this area date from 1893 although the possibilities must have…
River & Rowing Museum
On the banks of the river, the museum explores the River Thames, the international sport of Rowing…
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Kris Cruisers
Kris Cruisers is a family run business with over 40 years experience in self drive hire. We operate…
Compleat Angler Hotel - Macdonald Hotels
Dating back to the 17th century, the hotel has lovely river views while others are within sight and…
The Swan at Streatley
A boutique property located on the banks of the River Thames in the picturesque village of…
Le Boat on the River Thames - The Royal Cruise
Le Boat provides self-drive boating holidays on the River Thames with two bases Benson and Chertsey.
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The Lock Bar and Kitchen
The Lock Bar and Kitchen located on the banks of the River Thames right beside the ‘Bell Weir Lock’…
The Oxford Kitchen
Situated in the heart of Oxford’s smart Summertown district, The Oxford Kitchen’s reputation for…
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar is the latest venture by the Michelin-starred chef and will offer diners the…
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Sunday Lunch Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
Sunday Lunch on the Thames at Henley on the spectacular New Orleans
London's New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise on the Thames with City Cruises
New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise Your ticket includes: Deluxe individual hamper including…
New Year's Eve Galaxy Plus Cruise with City Cruises
LONDON'S NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE ON THE THAMES
Henley Festival
Henley Festival is a boutique black tie event taking place over five days celebrating the best of…
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Teddington
In 2021 The Sunday Times voted Teddington the 'Best place to live in London' with its towpath, the…
Wallingford
Wallingford is a pretty market town nestled between the River Thames and the ancient ruins of…
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a shopper’s delight, with over 500 stores to choose from. Situated on the…
Dorchester-On-Thames
A small historic Oxfordshire village sits at the confluence of the rivers Thame and Thames, just 9…
Inspire Me
Thames Path National Trail
n celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the foundation of the Thames Path National Trail, the Ramblers Association took on the massive feat of walking the entire Thames Path National Trail from the source of the Thames to the Barrier in London. This short film shows the natural beauty of the journey of this glorious riverside trail.