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Family Getaways
Family Fun on the River Thames
Things to do for families in the summer holidays.
There are plenty of great ideas for family activities to do on the Thames once school’s out. Along its 210 miles, the Thames offers a diverse range of activities to create fun-filled days outdoors.
Take a walk along the Thames Path National Trail. With 185.2 miles (298 km) from the Cotswolds to London, you can choose from many locations. Whether you’re walking or on a boat there’s plenty to see, iconic buildings, ancient countryside and nature reserves, islands and locks for camping, churches and abbeys, and historic towns and villages along the route.
There’s plenty of outdoor adventures along the Thames from Geocaching, kayaking, orienteering, stand up paddle boarding. dragon boat racing to climbing the wall at Longridge. Hire a boat and go messing about on the river: rowing, canoeing, kayaking, punting or self-drive boats. Or take a boat trip from Oxford, Henley, Reading, Windsor, Runnymede or London and enjoy a spot of sightseeing.
Discover great Thames riverside picnic and BBQ sites. Explore the towns such as Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Marlow or Windsor on foot or take a Scavenger Challenge. Go for a walk in the gardens and woodlands of Stonor or Cliveden National Trust – get lost in Cliveden’s maze or play in the Wonder Woods at Stonor (for children up to 15).
It doesn’t have to be a rainy day for a visit to the River & Rowing Museum. They have family fun activities to keep the children occupied and Riverside Trails - outdoor adventures for families along the riverbank.
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There's still time to book a boating holiday with Le Boat
The no.1 provider of boating holidays on the waterways of UK, Europe and Canada, currently
have savings of up to 30%* on the River Thames. Their boating holidays are perfect for the whole family – even your dog. Step on board and become Captain as you explore the River Thames from your own self-drive boat. Your self-drive boating holiday on the River Thames takes you to large towns with shops, pubs and museums, where sightseeing and family activities are on the afternoon agenda. You’ll also stop in small villages where the pace is slow and the living is easy! The perfect
staycation destination for 2022.
*See leboat.co.uk for full details. Book by 25 July 2022.
Enjoy exploring the next few sections, we’re sure you’ll find something special for you and your family and there’s walks for all the family whether you’ve got a buggy, the dog or use a wheelchair.
