The River Thames runs through the heart of the borough for 21 miles linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond town centre and Kew Gardens with central London. The river is a great way to see many of the attractions in the area including Marble Hill House, Ham House and Hampton Court Palace.

You can see what the river actually looks like by clicking on one of the following links
Eel Pie Island, Twickenham
Mortlake
Hampton Wick

If you have your own boat then you may wish to view information on tide table (link below), if not then there are a number of companies in the area who operate boat trips including Turk Launches (Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court), Westminster Passenger Services (from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court) and Parr's Circular Cruises (from Richmond Pier to Teddington Lock- Tel: +44 07956 902646 or +44 (0)20 8977 8850).

Tide Tables website (Port of London Authority)
Turks Launches website
Westminster Passenger Services website

Ferries

There are two ferry services along our stretch of the river:

Hammertons Ferry runs between Marble Hill Park and Ham House. 1 Feb - 31 Oct Monday - Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00 until 18.00 or dusk if earlier. Winter service weekends only 1 Nov - 31 Jan 10.00 until dusk. Cost 60p per adult, 30p per child, bicycles 50p, first dog free then 10p per dog. Tel: +44 (0)20 8892 9620

Hampton Ferry runs from opposite the Bell Inn, Hampton to Hurst Park, East Molesey from Easter. Mornings:- every 15 mins between 7.45 and 9.15. Evenings:- every 15 mins between 16.00 and 18.00. Weekends & Public Holidays 11.00- 18.00 on demand. Adults 70p, children up to 16 yrs/students 50p, dogs/bikes free.
For further information view the Hampton Ferry Boat House website