In the south of England you have a new river tourism option when sailing along the Thames, which I had not yet told you about on the Danfluvial blog.
The River Thames is located in the south of England and is one of the most important and well-known in British geography.
born in the county of Gloucestershire and tour one of the most historic areas of the English countryside. The river route can be supported by three pillars: the city of Oxford, Windsor and London.
Total, 346 kilometers of river that, today, the most important in England and according to what Wikipediasupplies water to all of London.
Do you want to know a little more?
Keep reading.
Stops on your river cruise on the Thames
The Thames runs harmoniously through the historic lands of England.
Its waters invite us to a gentle journey through the green English countryside where its inhabitants preserve their courtesy. The villages have maintained their "Old England" authenticity.
As you know, renting a river boat is traveling at your own pace and dock wherever you want.
Well, when sailing along the Thames the same thing happens.
It is a very easy river to navigate and all the locks are automatic. You will always find an operator to help you if you need it.
Where to dock when sailing on the Thames
At Danfluvial we recommend these stops as essential. Always take into account the departure base and whether you are doing one way or round trip to organize the route and visits. Consult me with any questions.
In principle, I suggest you leave from the Chertsey base, which is the closest to London and where you will find a very lively little town full of restaurants, bars and shops. Another option depending on the number of days you have is to depart from Benson. This base is situated in a more rural setting. It will allow you to make a much longer journey.
When sailing along the Thames you can visit the most famous cities in England such as:
Oxford
Oxford is associated with your university, right?
It is the oldest university in England and you can take advantage of this trip to visit it.
In addition to the university, you can also visit the bodleian library, the university's main research library, founded in 1320.
Another good plan could be to have a pint of beer in the historic pub of The Crown.
And as a last proposal, I encourage you to contemplate the Egyptian art that is in the Ashmolean museum.
Windsor
Visit Windsor Castle, the largest royal residence in Great Britain.
here is the residence of the Queen of England. A place that attracts thousands of visitors every day.
Stroll through the historic center and relax in the Windsor Great Park. In addition, the smallest of the house will be able to have a great time in Legoland, the theme park based on Lego toys.
norfolk broads
It is one of the Europe's most popular river cruise regions, known for its beautiful navigable areas with open meadows, landscapes with many reeds and forests and large expanses of water.
It is a natural park and has a surface between rivers and lakes of 300 navigable kilometers
London
The capital of England, London. For security measures direct access from the channel is not allowed so the best way to visit it is to dock at the port of Kingston and take a bus towards Richmond.
Visiting London requires more than a couple of days and I cannot easily summarize it for you.
In any case, when you sail along the Thames and from your boat you will see Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the city from another perspective that will not leave you indifferent.
Other places in London such as Camden Town, Westminster Abbey... museums and much more depending on the duration of your stop.
Here's a good summary the guys from Callejeros Viajeros.
The corners of the Thames
- The River Thames hosts one of the most popular regattas in the world every year in spring, the Oxford v Cambridge rowing regatta. A test between the two universities that goes back centuries and is attended by thousands of people every year.
- During the journey when sailing along the Thames you can see numerous monuments of medieval times and blend in with British nature.
- I encourage you to disembark in small historic towns like Marlow and Henley upon Thames where you can go Market Square or Hart Street. A town with Georgian architecture that will take you back to the Victorian era, even more so if you visit the old town hall. For its part, in Marlow highlights the suspension bridge and the wonderful labyrinth of Millennium Maz.
Do you feel like traveling to England and sailing down the Thames?
Contact me for any questions you may have when reserving your river boat without a permit.
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