Salter Steamers Ltd - Marlow

About

Salter's Steamers is a family firm that has provided first-class hospitality on the Royal River Thames for over 150 years (est. 1858). Cruises combine traditional style, contemporary comforts and the highest modern standards combined with some of the most beautiful scenery in England. They operate from a number of locations along the river including Reading. They also offer boat hire and boat sales.

Scheduled Public Trip: Marlow to Henley Service

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9th July to 6th September 2019

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Salters are the only company with a landing stage at Marlow and this popular route passes through many beautiful villages before finishing with a cruise along the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta course. Highlights include:

Passing the historic stately homes of Bisham Abbey (originally a preceptory of the Knights Templar), Temple Lock, Medmenham Abbey (established by Cistercian monks, the manor house was later the base of the infamous "Hell Fire Club"), Culham Court, Hambleden Lock, Greenlands (built in 1604 and besieged for 6 months during the civil war) now Henley Greenlands Hotel, Fawley Court (attributed to Sir Christopher Wren) and Temple Island (marking the starting point for the racing on the Henley Royal Regatta Course). LINK TO NEW ENTRY

Boats depart from Higginson Park, Marlow at 1pm stopping at Hurley Lock, Hambleden Lock before reaching Henley (Mill Meadows) at 3.15pm – Total cruising time around 2 hours 15 minutes.

The return journey leaves Henley at 4.15pm returning to Marlow at 6.30pm.

Enjoy an hour in Henley. A must visit is the River & Rowing Museum, the children will love the Wind in the Willows exhibition. Or walk along the Thames Path National Trail to Marsh Lock. Because the lock is unusually situated on the opposite side of the river to the towpath, a long wooden bridge was built from the Oxfordshire bank to the lock island below the weir, and then back again to the riverbank above the weir. This feature is unique on the River Thames. Both of these suggestions are a few minutes’ walk from the landing stage.

Salters Steamers also offer public boat trips, themed boat trips, scheduled trips, and boat hire from punts to electric and diesel cruisers. Scheduled trips operate from every major location between Oxford and Staines. Boat charter is also available for corporate hospitality and weddings.