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The Royal Thames with Le Boat

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The famous River Thames winds its way through the beautiful green countryside of southern England and is a delight to explore.

Cruise past immaculate gardens that sweep down to the water’s edge and admire the stunning homes of the rich and famous.


Relax in the warm sunshine with a pint of traditional ale at one of the many waterside pubs and take a stroll through the colourful streets of historic cities and tiny old villages.

The turreted skyline of the Royal Palace of Windsor Castle is an impressive sight; its surrounding parks perfect for cycling, walking and picnics.

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Spend time in the wonderful ‘Dreaming Spires’ city of Oxford, home to Royalty and scholars for over 800 years - and now a thriving cosmopolitan town that seamlessly blends ancient and modern lifestyles, art and culture.
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Cruising Suggestions




The Scholars Cruise
Benson- Oxford - Henley - Benson

One week
out and back
The Royal Cruise
Benson- Windsor - Benson
One week
out and back
The Willow Tree Cruise
Benson - Goring - Benson
3 days Short Break
out and back
Head up river to Oxford, where England’s oldest university has educated many prestigious alumni.

Enjoy a barbeque in Beale Park and cycle through Pangbourne’s quiet meadows. Cruise past the Victorian red brick buildings of Reading to the typically English town of Henley-on-Thames, home to rowing and the famous summer regatta.

Watch the racing ashore or stay on board for a prime view!

Distance: 186 km
Cruising Time: 32 hrs
Locks: 30
Return Trip
Cruise the idyllic waters of the Thames to Windsor Castle and its immaculate Royal Parks - perfect for picnics, cycling, walking and horse-riding.

Watch the changing of the guard and have a guided tour of the castle’s imposing staterooms.

Enjoy a flutter at the famous racecourse at nearby Ascot.

Discover the stories of power and politics associated with the Cliveden Estate, which perches high on the cliffs overlooking the River while the pretty village of Cookham has excellent restaurants and pubs dating from 1417.

Distance: 155 km
Cruising Time: 30 hrs
Locks: 36
Return Trip

Spend a delightful long weekend on the water cruising this beautiful stretch of the River Thames between our base at Benson and the little village of Goring.

 Spot homes of pop stars and movie stars en route and raise a glass on deck to the pleasures of waterways cruising.

Distance: 75 km
Cruising Time: 15 hrs
Locks: 8
Return Trip
      

Base at Benson

H2OLIDAYS, Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France
Tel: International + 33 380 291 381  Fax: International + 33 380 392 149
H2OLIDAYS S.A.R.L capital 10000 euros. RCS 438 811 325
Travel agency licence: LI.021.01.0004