Six of the best: cool ideas for summer on the River Thames
Posted on 06/07/10
The River Thames is a wonderful source of pleasure and entertainment for holidays and days out. Here are six ideas of where to start.
One: hire a boat and enjoy a picnic afloat
Hire a charter boat or opt for self drive and enjoy a picnic with a difference this summer: bobbing along on the River Thames. There’s something to suit every budget from wooden rowing boats to luxury cruisers. Try Runnymede-on-thames near Staines, Fringilla in Maidenhead or Beetle and Wedge in Moulsford.
Two: take a passenger boat trip
A passenger boat trip is the perfect way to take in the stunning scenery of the River Thames. There are passenger boats operating from all major towns and cities along the rural River Thames, and with money saving offers available from Discover your River Thames, there’s no better time to jump aboard. Try Hobbs of Henley, Thames Rivercruise in Reading or Oxford River Cruises.
Three: learn to paddle a canoe
Hire a canoe for a day, weekend, or week of care-free and environmentally friendly cruising on the River Thames. Paddle along one of the finest and safest canoe touring rivers in the country, winding its way through 135 miles of traditional English countryside, with excellent connections to fine riverside camping, hotels, pubs and shopping. Try Thames Canoes in Maidenhead; they supply all the specialist equipment you need for your trip. Get 20% off with Discover your River Thames.
Four: grab a kid’s Passport to Fun
Download a kid’s ‘Passport to Fun’ from the website and enjoy a range of activities at recession busting prices this summer. The Passport entitles you to money off a range of days out from boat trips to family attractions, plus a free gift for everyone who collects just three passport stickers. There’s also an opportunity to win a year of family entertainment worth over £1000.
Five: go camping at a lock
It’s easy to see why the Environment Agency’s unique lock camp sites are picking up recommendations in national media and camping guides. You’ll discover a very different style of camping in these small and friendly sites, only accessible on foot. Dixie Wills, the author of ‘Tiny Campsites’, declared in his review: “Three cheers for whoever it was at the Environment Agency who thought it would be a good idea to use land at certain Thames locks for camping.”
Six: take a boating holidayAll along this beautiful and tranquil stretch of water there are luxury boats for hire, providing a lazy, leisurely escape from the hurried pace of everyday life. Exchange rates favour UK holidays, so this is a good year to take advantage of some home grown delights. Choose from a traditional narrowboat fully kitted out with modern facilities, a luxury cruiser or a private charter, all perfect for romantic breaks or fun family holidays. Try Rainbow Cruisers in Staines, Oxfordshire Narrowboats in Radcot or Kris Cruisers in Datchet.
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