River Thames Boat Project
Richmond
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River Thames Boat Project
Office Address:
66 Hill Street
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 1TW
Telephone:
+44 (0)208 940 3509
Website:
www.thamesboatproject.org
Email:
info@thamesboatproject.org
Contact: Judy Cope
Description
The River Thames Boat Project is an award winning charity that provides an exciting variety of boat trips and learning activities for schools, young people, disabled people, their families and carers on board our specially equipped and fully accessible community boat the 'Richmond Venturer'. Our staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable about the Thames and on board there are books and information about the river for visitors to use. The trips and activities we offer can be easily adapted to suit the interests and needs of the visiting group. The boat is well equipped with a large saloon and galley, bunks, toilets and showers all of which are accessible to people with disabilities. The 'Richmond Venturer' operates from Kingston and is the only boat offering specialist cruises and educational activities on the Thames from Windsor to Putney.To make a booking please phone 0208 940 3509.
Please note that the map (above) is displaying the location of our boat in Kingston and not the Thames Boat Project offices in Richmond. The office address can be found in the address details section on this page.
Additional information
- Riverside
- Yes
- Locality
- Kingston-upon-Thames
- Location details
- School on the River, our programme for schools, takes place at Teddington Lock, where the Richmond Venturer, your floating classroom, will be moored for the day.
- Description of site
- Teddington Lock is a unique stretch of the Thames, where the non-tidal freshwater river meets tidal estuarine Thames. School on the River offers opportunities to compare these contrasting parts of the river within a small area, there are also three locks (the smallest and largest locks on the river), an island, a weir, two foot bridges, foreshore, parkland, plus a variety of plants, wildlife, bank treatments and land uses to study.
- Thames resources
- School visits are based around School on the River our Key Stage 2 environmental education resource, specially developed and written by the River Thames Boat Project with a local teacher. It offers a comprehensive cross curricular environmental study programme of the Thames. Activities take place on board the Richmond Venturer, at the Lock and on the river bank.
- Other websites
- www.thamesboatproject.org
- Number of programmes offered to schools
- 3
- Opening hours
- Office: 09.30 - 18.00hrs
- Opening hour notes
- For day trips the boat is availble to groups from 10.00-16.30hrs
- Special hours
- 09:30 - 15:30 for school parties
- Family admission
- 270 (May-September) £240 (April & October) for a group of 12 people.
- School admission
- £195/class
- Shop
- No
- Cafe/Lunch facilities
- Please bring packed lunches which can be eaten on board. In bad weather lunch can be eaten in undercover the main saloon. Tea and coffee is available for accompanying staff and parents.
- Possible number of visitors
- 30 - 35 children, plus teacher and accompanying adults
- Parking
- Street parking
- Toilet
- Yes - two disabled toilets
- Access by public transport
- Bus: R68, 270, 285, 281. Train: Main line train from Waterloo to Teddington every 15mins. Teddington Lock is approximately 15mins. walk from station.
- Special needs facilities
- The Richmond Venturer is fully accessible to people with disabilities - the gangway is accessible to wheelchair users and the lift on board provides access to the accommodation below deck and two disabled toilets. The footbridge over the river at Teddington has ramps on each side of the bridge.
- Seasonal considerations
- Please bring wet weather clothing for all programmes. School on the River bookings are governed by the tides so, to ensure access to the foreshore, bookings can only be accepted on dates when low tide occurs during your visit.
- Special educational facilities including for weather conditions
- There are education areas on board the Richmond Venturer and equipment for science experiments is provided. Schools must bring clip boards, pens & pencils and copies of work sheets.
- Key Stage 2 - Themes
- School on the river
- Key Stage 2 - Description
- School on the river is a Key Stage 2 environmental education resource. Subjects covered include: Geography; History; Science; English; Maths and Art. Work sheets are easily photocopied and cover pre-visit activities; on site activities; and follow-up activities. The Teacher's Notes provide useful background reading and National Curriculum links
- Key Stage 2 - Teacher/Staff led
- On board activities are led by our experienced teachers/staff supported by trained volunteers. Lock visit and shore-side activities led by the class teacher and Boat Project staff.
- Pre visit services for teachers
- Site visit to Teddington Lock and meeting with Boat Project staff and Environment Agency Lock Keeper.
- Youth Programme - Themes
- 1) Living and Learning Afloat 2) Accessing the Thames
- Youth Programme - Description
- 1) Living and Learning Afloat - Day or residential voyages for children and young people. The skills training and personal development voyages provide opportunities for social, leisure and learning activities on board the Richmond Venturer. 2) Accessing the Thames - Day or residential voyages tailored to needs of young people with disabilities provide opportunities for a mix of skills training and relaxation in a sociable, supportive atmosphere.
- Youth Programme - Availibility
- April - October
- Youth Programme - Age Group
- 1) 12-18 yrs 2) From 8yrs -108!
- Family and Children programmes - Themes
- Accessing the Thames
- Family and Children programmes - Description
- Accessing the Thames - Day or residential voyages tailored to needs of people with disabilities of all ages provide opportunities for a mix of skills training and relaxation in a sociable, supportive atmosphere.
- Family and Children programmes - Age Group
- From 8yrs -108
- Family and Children programmes - Cost
- £270 (May-September) £240 (April & October)
- Annual events or regular events
- Open days at river events e.g. Teddington River Festival.
- Education staff available
- Yes
- Key features
- School on the River is a cross curricular environmental studies resource about the Thames for school groups. All programmes include practical work afloat led by experienced Boat Project staff, supported by trained volunteers.
- Notes
- We employ a qualified skipper and volunteer crew to run the Richmond Venturer. The boat is well equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, crockery and cutlery, two fridges, plus bunks, toilets and showers all of which are accessible to people with disabilities. On board there are books and information about the Thames for visitors to use. The Venturer is hired on a self catering basis, it has become a custom that meals are provided for the skipper and volunteers by the visiting group. The galley is well equipped so please do not bring paper plates, plastic cups or plastic cutlery - they are not environmentally friendly and are easily blown into the river when taken on deck. A kit list for overnight trips is available to down load from our website: www.thameboatproject.org
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