The famous River Thames
winds its way through the beautiful
green countryside of England, past
historic towns and cities and quintessential
English villages with their riverside
pubs and immaculate village greens.
This is the home of cricket and afternoon
tea, picnics on the riverbank and
gentle strolls through Royal Parks,
not to mention awe-inspiring towns
and cities steeped in history.
Visit the world-famous historic
sites of Windsor Castle, Eton College,
Hampton Court Palace and Cliveden
House, have family fun at nearby
Thorpe Park, Chessington World of
Adventures and Legoland and enjoy
everything in between from Michelin-starred
restaurants to eclectic art galleries
and peaceful strolls through nature
reserves. This is river cruising
at its regal best!
Automatic locks manned by lock keepers, generally open all year long
Easy access from London by car or Train.
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Windsor Castle & Eton College
- prestigious landmark buildings,
famous the world over. The
flag flies when the Queen is
at home!
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Oxford
- the city of a thousand church
spires
where Britain's
alumni have been educated
for centuries ; go to nearby
Boar's
Hill for spectacular views
over the city
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Henley-on-Thames
- home to England's most famous
summer
regatta
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Hampton
Court Palace - King Henry VIII's
impressive
Tudor
residence with stunning
Baroque
additions
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An
amazing variety of birds and
wildlife
- Kingfishers,
herons and graceful
mute swans (which
all belong to
the Queen)
as well as otters,
llamas and herds
of
rare-breed cattle.
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Quintessential
English villages such as Marlow,
Cookham,
Pangbourne
and Datchet
with 14th century
houses and
oak-beamed waterside
pubs
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Spectacular
homes
of pop stars
and
film
stars , the
famous
film studios at
Bray,
Windsor and Ascot
racecourses,
and the
magnificent stately home
and country
house
hotel,
Cliveden
House,
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| SHORT BREAKS - Suggested
Cruises in The Thames |
Spend a delightful long weekend on the water cruising this beautiful stretch
of the River Thames between our base at Benson and the little village of Goring.
Spot homes of pop stars and movie stars en route and raise a glass on deck to
the pleasures of waterways cruising.
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Duration: 3 nights
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 75 km
Locks: 28
Cruise Time: 14 hrs
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Chertsey > Henley-upon-Thames > Chertsey
This charming 3 night cruise on the Thames will take you through a beautiful green countryside to the wonderful towns of Henley Upon Thames. During your trip, visit the typical English villages of Marlow and Cookham and take some time to discover the royal city of Windsor! Not to be missed.
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Duration: 3 nights
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 75 km
Locks: 18
Cruise Time: 16 hrs |
| WEEK BREAKS - Suggested Cruises in The Thames |
Head up river to Oxford, where England’s oldest university has educated
many prestigious alumni. Enjoy a barbeque in Beale Park and cycle through Pangbourne’s
quiet meadows. Cruise past the Victorian red brick buildings of Reading to the
typically English town of Henley-on-Thames, home to rowing and the famous summer
regatta. Watch the racing ashore or stay on board for a prime view!
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Duration: One week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 186 km
Locks: 30
Cruise Time: 32 hrs
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Cruise the idyllic
waters of the Thames to Windsor Castle
and its immaculate Royal Parks - perfect
for picnics, cycling, walking and horse-riding.
Watch the changing of the guard and have
a guided tour of the castle’s imposing
staterooms. Enjoy a flutter at the famous
racecourse at nearby Ascot. Discover the
stories of power and politics associated
with the Cliveden Estate, which perches
high on the cliffs overlooking the River
while the pretty village of Cookham has
excellent restaurants and pubs dating from
1417. View Cruise Map |
Duration: One week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 155 km
Locks: 36
Cruise Time: 30 hrs
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From our new base at Penton Hook Marina near Chertsey, follow the meandering curves of the River Thames on this most relaxing of cruises, soaking up England’s glorious countryside and historic landmarks from the luxury of your sundeck. En-route visit Windsor Castle and Eton College or head to nearby Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures or Legoland for exhilarating rides and family amusement. View Cruise Map |
Duration:One Week
Cruise Type:One Way
Distance:96 km
Locks:20
Cruise Time:16 hrs |
| Step back in time as you stroll through the charming towns and villages of Cookham, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames visiting antique shops, designer boutiques, quaint churches, beautiful gardens and stately homes.
Nearby Cliveden House, with its extensive Italianate gardens and woodlands, offers panoramic views over the Thames and surrounding Berkshire countryside and is perfect for afternoon tea or there are many cosy waterside pubs for lazy lunches in the sunshine. Museums, art galleries and mainstream shops and restaurants can be found at Reading and Maidenhead, while further upstream towards Goring and Benson glimpse the fabulous homes of the rich and famous which stretch down to the water’s edge. |
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Perfect
for a short break or a leisurely week’s cruise, this
historical cruising route takes you back
over 900 years as you visit the royal
palaces of Windsor Castle and Hampton
Court – both situated right by
the water’s edge. Kew Palace and
its world-famous botanical gardens are
only a stone’s throw away while
Kingston-upon-Thames offers up-market
shopping, theatres and restaurants.
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Duration: One Week
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 70 km
Locks:14
Cruise Time: 10 hrs |
