Towns & Cities on the River Thames
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Windsor
Windsor
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a short break destination in South East England combining 1,000 years of history, contemporary shopping and fine dining with sports, leisure activities and events.
Wargrave
This large village on the River Thames in Berkshire, is also close to the River Loddon. On the opposite bank is Shiplake. Listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, it has an historic centre, originating in the Tudor period with many listed buildings and…
Walton on Thames
Walton on Thames
Walton is a vibrant town, situated beside the River Thames in Surrey. The town centre offers numerous shops and restaurants to sample. The Heart is an exciting brand new retail and residential complex, which combines top high street fashion with…
Wallingford
Market Place, Wallingford
Wallingford is a pretty market town nestled between the River Thames and the ancient ruins of Wallingford Castle in the glorious South Oxfordshire countryside.
The Chilterns - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The Chilterns AONB stretches from the River Thames between Wallingford and Marlow up through Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire and was designated in 1965 as one of the finest areas of countryside in the UK.
Teddington
Teddington
In 2021 The Sunday Times voted Teddington the 'Best place to live in London' with its towpath, the Thames Path National Trail, Bushey Park, a wide variety of artisanal shops, restaurants and cafes.
River Thames boat trips from Hampton Court to…
Sunbury
Sunbury On Thames
The name Sunbury derives from the 10th Century Saxon Lord Sunna, who built a Burgh, or settlement on the Sunbury riverside. Today, a conservation area exists in Subury covering numerous historic buildings, restaurants and pubs and a beautiful stretch
Streatley-on-Thames
The village of Streatley-on-Thames stands on the opposite side of the River Thames to Goring; Oxfordshire on one side and West Berkshire on the other, linked by a bridge which was built in 1923
Staines
Staines
Romans settled in Staines in AD43 and named the town “Ad Pontes” meaning “at the Bridges” in reference to the bridge they constructed across the Thames (at the site of the current Staines Bridge).
Southern Oxfordshire
Whether you are plan a relaxing weekend away or a short family break, you'll be sure to find a range of attractions and activities to keep everyone happy. Southern Oxfordshire is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
South Oxfordshire
You may find that with so many great things to see and do on offer in South Oxfordshire, you might just have to stay a little longer.
Runnymede
Windsor Road, Egham
The Borough of Runnymede is famous for its monuments, the most famous being the one to commemorate the Magna Carta. The area is a riverside setting of meadows, grassland and woodland with a network of pleasant paths and pleasure gardens.
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond possesses a timeless charm more akin to a village than a town. Henry VII named Richmond after his favourite Earldom, Richmond in Yorkshire, and the gateway of his magnificent Palace, favoured by Elizabeth I, still remains.
Reading
Reading
One of the UK's top ten retail destinations alongside the River Thames and River Kennet and 900 years of history at its heart with Reading Abbey Quarter and an array of well-known and local events.
Pangbourne
Reading
Close to Reading, Pangbourne, in West Berkshire, is located on the River Thames and is on the opposite bank of the river to Whitchurch-on-Thames, it marks the border with Oxfordshire. The Pang flows through the centre of Pangbourne before joining…
Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Witney
The Oxfordshire Cotswolds, West Oxfordshire, covers the area to the north of the Thames from Cassington, just upstream of Oxford, to Lechlade, near the source of the Thames.
Oxfordshire
Oxford
Visit Oxfordshire and discover one of the most beautiful English counties, with the most inspiring city at its heart and historic market towns such as Henley on Thames.
Oxford
Even the name 'Oxenford' recalls the city's close links to the Thames (or Isis as it's called locally), where oxen and wagons could safely cross the river.
Old Windsor
Old Windsor was the oldest Saxon town in Berkshire and the seat of Edward the Confessor. It continued in importance up until about 1100 when it was gradually overshadowed by the building of Windsor Castle two miles upstream.
Nettlebed
Henley-On-Thames
Nettlebed was of some importance in ancient times because of its position on the point where the Henley –Oxford road intersects the Chiltern Ridgeway. Later it became a noted staging post. Legend has it that many Kings and Queens stayed at the…