Summer Family Fun Along The River Thames

The River Thames is a great family destination especially in the summer, offering entertainment for kids of all ages. There's plenty of things to do! Avoid the crowds, there’s plenty of space along the river.

There’s still time to book a Thames family getaway, with Le Boat  and check out their special offers.

If the weather is good, there's plenty of things to do outdoors including great BBQ and Picnic locations.  

Create unforgettable family memories!

Whether you want to walk and explore, or sit and devour a picnic, or perhaps play or create some art, you’ll have no end of perfect spots to pick from along the Thames Path - take a look at the Thames Path Blog for ideas.

Family Fun On The Water

Hire by the hour, half day or day. Choose from rowing boats, self-drive boats, punts, canoes, kayaks or paddleboards. Hobbs of Henley offers the largest selection of hire boats on the Thames.

Thames Path Family Walks

There are plenty of locations to have some family fun outdoors! Download a fun nature game to keep the little ones entertained as you explore, or pop in to a mini-golf course, museum or…

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Family Friendly Towns and Villages

Windsor

Enter a real-life fairy tale at Windsor Castle, ride the waves at Windsor Leisure Centre or swing into a newWindsor Castle and guards
adventure at the world’s first LEGO® themed indoor mini golf experience, perfect for families and kids of all ages.
Or how about flying a spitfire simulator at Maidenhead Heritage Centre?  Popular with families is French Brothers' short cruise which goes upstream to Boveney Lock & returns with fantastic views of Windsor Castle, Eton College, Mill House, Windsor Racecourse & the Brocas Meadows.
 

Reading

Get ready for a baa-rilliant summer adventure in Reading town centre! From 5 July to 31 August, everyone’sFind the flock
favourite woolly friend, Shaun the Sheep, is in town. Find the Flock is a fun, FREE family-friendly trail that turns
a day out in Reading into an exciting hunt for 12 giant Shaun the Sheep sculptures. Reading's museums are
interactive and fun. Dress up as a Victorian schoolchild, become a farmer, or climb aboard a plane - it's all
possible here. Take a sightseeing cruise with Thames Rivercruise.
 

Henley

At the Information Centre at the Town Hall and at the Kiosk at Adventure Golf, you can start a nature-filled Wind in the Willows, River & Rowing Museum
adventure with a scavenger hunt list, and let the magic of the wildlife in Mill and Marsh Meadows unfold before
your eyes. Or have fun on the water with Hobbs of Henley. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Thames at
the River & Rowing Museum and its charming Wind in the Willows gallery, where the tales of Toad and friends
come to life in interactive splendour. Uncover the rich narratives of the River Thames and its diverse wildlife. Or
create golfing memories through iconic Henley sights at Henley Adventure Golf. Stop off at The Kiln Ceramic
Cafe, where you can paint and personalize your own pottery masterpieces.
 

Marlow 

Great for families - Higginson Park has indoor and outdoor catering and public toilets, a brick in grass maze andThe Little Green Boat Company a large children's playground and a skate park which is open all year. The Thames Path passes through the Park and there is an area of protected wetland with kingfishers and a variety of swans, ducks and other waterfowl. Have fun at Court Garden Leisure Complex and House - facilities include swimming pool, gym, sports hall, squash court, 
cafe and outdoor tennis facilities. Make the Thames your playground and hire a self-operated electric boat or rowing boat, from The Little Green Boat Company at Higginson Park. Perfect for memorable family outings, accommodating up to 8 individuals.
 

London

As well as visiting the many famous places along the banks of the River Thames, you can see the sights ofCity Cruises family and London Eye
London with a ride on the IFS Cloud Cable Car. Fly 90 metres above the River Thames and enjoy spectacular
views of London or see the sights in comfort with London’s No 1 sightseeing tour. City Cruises offers a Family
hop-on/hop-off River Pass and great special packages combining a tour and visits to top London attractions
such as The London Eye and the View From the Shard. Family favourites along the River Thames in London include: Palace of Westminster, London Eye and Tower of London.

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