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.
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.
The River Thames offers plenty of inspiration for the Easter Holidays.
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Murder comes to Marlow!
A gripping new cosy crime and mystery series 'The Marlow Murder Club', by Robert Thorogood, the creator of the hit TV series Death in Paradise, sets a series of murders in and around Marlow. Watch out for the TV series, airing 6 and & March, 2024 at 8pm Drama and UKTV Play.
Take a look at the other Murder TV series Marlow connections.
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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Cliveden
Nestled high above the River Thames with panoramic views over the Berkshire countryside, these…
Henley Rowing Experiences
JUST as a visit to Egypt wouldn’t be complete without seeing the pyramids, so a visit along the…
Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School Ltd
Welcome to the Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School Ltd, based within the Bisham Abbey…
Scavenger Challenge - Team Activity Group
The scavenger challenge is a fun-filled and challenging game that lets your team get to know each…
Hobbs of Henley Boat Hire
Hobbs provides a variety of ways to enjoy the Royal River Thames from public cruises or self-drive…
Houses of Parliament audio and guided tours
Explore 1000 years of history, politics and stunning art and architecture with Houses of…
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Longridge Camping
We have accommodation to suit everyone, whether you like to sleep under the stars or wrapped up in…
MyRiverCruising
Welcome aboard to myrivercruising boating holidays idyllically situated on the River Thames also…
Thames Boat Hotel
Welcome aboard our Hotel Boat. Our widebeam river cruiser, ‘Down The Hatch’ is crewed by ourselves,…
Le Boat on the River Thames - The Royal Cruise
Le Boat provides boating holidays on the River Thames with two bases Benson and Chertsey.
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Danesfield House Hotel and Spa
Looking out towards the River Thames and the Chiltern Hills, Danesfield House Hotel has earned…
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar is the latest venture by the Michelin-starred chef and will offer diners the…
Angel on the Bridge
The Angel opened in 1728 and the pub has timber beams and retains many original features with its…
Caprice at Crowne Plaza Reading East
Sat within the new, fully refurbished, 4 Silver Star Crowne Plaza Reading East, the 2 AA Rosette…
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Windsor Championship Dog Show
Enjoy a Summer's day out under the ramparts of Windsor Castle, on the banks of the River Thames at…
Sunday Lunch Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
Sunday Lunch on the Thames at Henley on the spectacular New Orleans
London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises
The best night in town is on the river! Wine, dine and dance on this great dinner cruise on the…
Henley Women's Regatta
The Henley Women’s Regatta is the premier rowing regatta for Women in the UK. Over one thousand…
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London
The Thames flows through Central London and provides a stunning backdrop to many of the city's top…
Sunbury
The name Sunbury derives from the 10th Century Saxon Lord Sunna, who built a Burgh, or settlement…
Southern Oxfordshire
Whether you are plan a relaxing weekend away or a short family break, you'll be sure to find a…
Oxford
Even the name 'Oxenford' recalls the city's close links to the Thames (or Isis as it's called…
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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.