thames river cruise kew

"Boats for every occasion."

sex videos http://porn-of-the-week.com sexdiver.net wet pussy blonde fucks machine.

Please Note : Public cruises & private charters from Kew Pier are operated by Thames River Boats. Click Here to view the Thames River Boats website.

About Kew Pier

Kew Pier is situated on the South shore of the River Thames next to Kew Bridge. The pier is a short walk from the historic Royal Botanic Gardens At Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kew Pier is owned & operated by Westminster Passenger Services Association (More commonly advertised as Thames River Boats). Thames River Boats are operating services between Westminster Pier, Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage & are also able to offer private charters from these locations.

Transportation Links*

Bus services.

 65     391     N65 

 237     267     N9 

National Rail

 South Western Railway 

Underground

 District Line 

London Overground

 Overground 

Daytime / Evening Cruises from Kew Pier

The following cruises are operated by Thames River Boats, click the link below to visit their website.

Cruise from Westminster, Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court

Thames River Boats operate cruises between Westminster Pier, Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage. 

All of Thames River Boats cruises take place onboard traditional passenger boats with indoor & outdoor seating, heating, toilet facilities & a fully licensed bar.

View the latest Thames River Boats timetable & book your tickets online on the Thames River Boats Website .

Private Charters from Kew Pier

Our versatile party boats are a popular choice for corporate & private events on the River Thames. Large open decks, heated saloons & fully licensed bars are just a few of the facilities to be found on-board.

We can provide a wide range of catering & dining options, perfectly paired with our extensive wine menu. Our entertainment options & decorations can also make your event truly unique.

Near Kew Pier

Royal botanic gardens kew.

About The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

About Kew Palace

 kew pier location.

**Transportation links are based on data from Transport for London , always check their website (tfl.gov.uk) when planning your journey.

Walking times & distances are average times based on data from Google Maps .

View All Piers

We operate daytime cruises from 6 piers on the River Thames & private charters from over 20 piers. Click the link below to view all piers.

Viscount Cruises

Sightseeing.

• All Trips & Tours
• Daytime Cruises
• Evening Cruises
• Sunday Evening Cruise (Greenwich Pier)

Events & Cruises

• Winter & Christmas
• New Year's Eve

Private Charters

• Charter Rates
• Corporate Charters
• Celebrations
• Christmas Charters
• New Year's Eve Charters

Hospitality

• Bar Services
• Entertainment
• Décor & Styling
• Email - Private Charter Enquiries | [email protected]
• Email - Tickets & Support | [email protected]
• Operations Address | Viscount Cruises, Westminster Millennium Pier, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH (By Appointment Only)
• Company Registration ID | 04290345
• VAT Number | 782685188
• Privacy Policy

Subscribe to our Mailing List

Subscribe to our mailing list to stay up to date and receive our latest special offers and exclusive discounts.

© All Rights Reserved.

redhubvideos.net tikhub.pro busty wife pussy cumshot.

• Destinations
• Fares & Sailings
• Private Hire
• Information
• Online Booking

• Thames River Boats Home
• Thames River Boats Fares & Sailings

Richmond to Hampton Court Service

Direct services between Richmond & Hampton Court passing through Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames. This service will begin on Friday 29th March 2024.

Ticket Prices

From Richmond Landing Stage

From Hammertons Ferry Pier

Tickets from Hammerton's Ferry Pier must be pre-booked onilne. Only our service between Richmond & Hampton Court will call at Hammerton's Ferry Pier, our service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court will not call at this pier..  Book Tickets  

From Hampton Court Landing Stage

• Cockney Sparrow

The Cockney Sparrow was built in 1976 at Eel Pie Island. She is a two level boat with a deceptively large enclosed saloon and an open top deck. 

M.V Connaught was built by Salter Brothers of Oxford in 1911 & has been cruising between Westminster, Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court for over 100 years. Connaught regularly operates on our services & is also available for private charters.

• Princess Freda

Princess Freda was built in 1926 by T.C. Letcher on the Isle of Wight, and has been restored to a particularly high standard.

• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Disabled Access
• Points of Interest
• The Bridges

Cookie Notice : This website does not store personal data in cookies. More info ...

I'm fine with this

• Days Out and Tours
• Days Out in London
• London Attractions

Kew Gardens with Thames River Cruise from Central London for Two

• Flexible Booking
• Instant Delivery
• Free Exchanges

Follow the Royal Route of King Henry VIII along the Thames, and enjoy a picturesque journey to one of London’s most beautiful locations with this Kew Gardens River Cruise for Two.

From Westminster Pier, you’ll weave your way along the river, past the London Eye and the Palace of Westminster, as you head towards Kew Gardens. Through locks and under bridges you’ll get to see London from a unique vantage point.

Disembark at Kew Gardens to explore this fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world’s largest collection of living plants. The Royal Kitchens, Palm House, Rose Garden and even Britain’s smallest palace are waiting to be seen, guaranteeing a fantastic day full of special sights.

What's Included

• A 1 hour 30 minute one-way sightseeing cruise for two from Westminster Pier to Kew Gardens
• See a different side of London as you drift along the River Thames
• Entry for two to Kew Gardens
• Explore 326 acres of UNESCO World heritage Site and the world’s largest collection of living plants
• Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card

What happens on the day?

On arrival at Westminster Pier 15 minutes before your pre-booked cruise is due to set off, you’ll step aboard your boat for the day before starting your 1 hour 30 minute cruise along the River Thames. 

There’s commentary throughout so you won’t miss a thing, all the way to your final destination: Kew Gardens. Once there you’ll be able to roam freely until Kew Gardens closes, so feel free to take it all in before making your way home from there.

Please be aware that the River Cruise is a one way journey only and arrives at Kew Pier which is a 10 minute walk from Kew Gardens. Please note this voucher excludes admission to Christmas at Kew.

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: 17
• Unfortunately, the boats are not wheelchair accessible
• Disabled access is available throughout the Gardens. Kew Palace offers a staff-operated lift to all three of its floors
• The experience content may vary 

Availability

River Cruises are available at the following times: Westminster to Kew - 11.00, 12.00 and 14.00 (there is an additional boat at 10.30 on weekends and during Summer Holidays. Please note the cruise time-table is subject to change)

Please note a full service operates April to September. In October one boat operates daily and then the season ends until one week before Easter.  Your cruise must be pre-booked as the boats do get booked up and if there is no availability on the day and a booking has not been made you can and will be turned away. 

Kew Gardens opens daily at 10.00 (except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Closing times vary seasonally.

This voucher excludes admission to Christmas at Kew.

Please click  here  to see opening times or click  here  for planned closures.

We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available.This is only a guideline and we advise you to book as early as possible to ensure that dates are available before the expiry date listed on your voucher.  All bookings are subject to availability.

The River Cruise lasts 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours and you are free to spend all day at Kew Gardens during the opening times. The best entrance to Kew Gardens is Elizabeth Gate, on Kew Green, TW9 3AB.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Customer Reviews

out of 5 stars

Based on 101 reviews

Find out what others have to say about this experience

Kew Gardens is beautiful.

It needs to be noted that we didn’t have the river cruise because Hammersmith bridge had closed to river traffic since I activated the voucher. I am waiting for a response from Virgin on exchanging just that part of the experience. Kew Gardens was delightful. A thoroughly enjoyable visit and would highly recommend it.

A great day out

The boat trip was great and the commentary through London was superb being informative and humorous. The Kew experience was equally enjoyable. We learnt so much about plants and what they contribute to our lives and our planet. We also had the benefit of the magnificent Chihuly glass exhibition. A damp day didn’t spoil it.

Mary Hallett

River Thames cruise and visit to Kew gardens

A lovely trip on the boat, very informative captain. Kew gardens was amazing

Easy access to boat and Kew Gardens with my pre-booked tickets

Sunny Friday on Aug Holiday Weekend

The trip up the river was most enjoyable and the boat captain's commentary though informal, was very informative and added to the experience. Kew Gardens was one of the highlights of our visit to London and the only regret is that we did not have enough time to see all of the park. We left West Minister Bridge at 11.30 and arrived around 1pm at Kew. My advice would be to take the earliest boat possible so as to make the most of your visit to the gardens.

River Trip to Kew Gardens

Brilliant day out, very informative commentary on the river trip which took one and half hours, Kew Gardens spectacular, would recommend.

River cruise and Kew gardens

Great day easy access to cruise all staff on river cruise friendly and informative. Kew gardens beautiful and worth the visit.

Boat cruise and Kew gardens

Great trip from the boat to kew. The captain of the boat was very knowledgeable and witty discussing things on route. Kew gardens was lovely with lots to see

Ian hartnall

Excellent river cruise with a very informative and humerous commentry. The boat was clean and roomy and easy to see all the interests. Kew Gardens were spectacular our only tiny complaint was that on entering Kew the gentleman directing us to the right office was not at all welcoming. But this was a minor blip to our visit. We brought French friends who were really thrilled with the whole trip. It was a simple process and we would recommend it

Kew Gardens

We had a lovely boat ride up the River Thames and lots of information given to us. Kew Gardens was a great experience and lots to see. Great price for what you get

Visitor to London

Received as a gift.

A thoroughly enjoyable day. Boarding our boat was easy, swift and on time. The commentary was both entertaining and informative, audible but not booming. First visit to Kew Garden, definitely worth a visit, at any time of the year, we went in August, it is such a big area it never felt even busy.

The river boat to Kew was both interesting and enjoyable. It was the best way to travel to Kew Gardens for the first time. Kew is wonderful. There is so much to see. The whole experience of the boat and visit was flawless and we would certainly recommend as an enjoyable day out.

Good trip to Kew, friendly crew .

Enjoyed trip very much, even though it rained the whole way there, you could still see clearly out of the windows.Would recommend this trip and would love to go as far asHampton Court next time

Boat trip on Thames to Kew Gardens

Thoroughly enjoyed the boat trip down the Thames to Kew Gardens. Very knowledgeable captain on the boat with a very good sense of humour. Kew Gardens is a must see for anyone visiting London, its a pleasant day out.

Thames river cruise with kew gardens visit

I had a fab day well worth the trip i filly recommend althou within the voucher i had it could've given more info about which ticket booth to go to as i went to 3 it didn't fully specify or wot the boat was called but thats just a minor hiccup otherwise fab day all round 😊☀️☀️

Great day out

Leisurely river cruise to Kew with informative commentary on passing landmarks. Gardens just a short walk from Kew pier. The gardens are superb but it is difficult to view everything in one day. PS the weather was kind to us.

River Thames cruise and Kew Gardens

The trip was easy to book and the cruise was a great chance to see parts of London from the river. The guide's commentary was excellent and he was very knowledgeable. I had not been to Kew Gardens before and enjoyed every moment. I shall go again as there is so much to see and do.

Fhcbhfyughh

Kew Gardens with Thames River Cruise

Visited Kew Gardens on a glorious Autumn Saturday, 20th October 2018 . A brilliant and stunning place , wonderful autumn colours . Be warned ,you walk miles, there is so much to see, so comfy shoes a must !! The river trip was great too,with a running commentary of all areas of interest. Great to arrive at the gardens and have a walk along the river path to get to the entrance. A brilliant day out ,would definitely recommend and would love to do it again .

Janice Walton

Brilliant despite the weather

Lovely views of London from the river. Crew friendly and helpful. Relaxing cruise. Really enjoyed bthe day.Kew great despite the rain. Went up the Pagoda with fantastic views from the top. Restaurant service good and tasty food. Kew is beautiful and full of autumna colours.

Making memories at Kew

Great day in the sunshine Everything went as planned

Brilliant birthday present

I was given this experience day on the river and visit to Kew as a “special” birthday present. Boat trip excellent especially the information given out by the Captain. It is 1/2 mile to walk when you get off the boat to walk to Kew along rough ground. Also coming in the back way to Kew you are unable to board the Landtrain which is a shame. The gardens and buildings were superb and a day we will always remember

Great day especially the trip down Thames. The commentary and information was excellent.

Had a great day fantastic river cruise commentary was excellent Kew Gardens were wonderful would recommend virgin experience to all my friends and family

Excellent day out.

A wonderful experience, the boat trip was fabulous and Kew was outstanding although far too much to see at Kew to fit in one day. Another Kew visit will have to be planned.

Had such a lovely day yesterday even though the weather wasn’t fantastic. Our train was delayed so we arrived at the Thames River Cruise just as it was about to depart but the staff and crew were absolutely fantastic and kindly waited while I ran to the kiosk and checked in. Apologies to the rest of the passengers! The cruise was delightful and Kew was amazing. Thoroughly recommended.

A Great Day Out Despite The Rain..

A Christmas Gift from my son and his fiancee - we waited until summer to use ..and still picked a wet day! ;-) However this did not spoil the trip one bit.. It was easy to book and all travel to London went smoothly. Boat trip was brilliant with excellent commentary, Kew Gardens is sublime - mangaged to see lots of differernt things to previous visits - Kew Palace, the Princess of Wales Conservatory, the newly restored Temperate House, and both the Shirley Sherwood and Marianne North Galleries!

Visit to Kew Gardens and Thames River Cruise

Thames Cruise excellent narrative. Kew Gardens good - think return journey should be included.

Best day ever

Great river trip to kew....

A lovely way to travel to Kew!

1 1/2 hours by boat with a great commentary by the crew. It’s been a long time since we last visited but even on the hottest day of the year Kew was amazing.

Kew gardens and river trip

Wonderful day.

Boat trip was so much fun we booked a return ticket ! Kew was amazing

Grreat boat ride.

Wonder, witty, clever explanation of sights along the Thames. Kew Gardens spectacular.

Fantastic day out

Boat from Westminster to Kew on a sunny day. What a lovely way to spend time. The boat set off and so did the commentary which was insightful and homourous. Plenty of sun cream is a must in this weather and a hat and water. Talking of drinks they sell both alcoholic and non alcolic drinks on board. We arrived at Kew and made our way to the gardens after stopping for lunch. The gardens were still beautiful despite the recent lack of rain . The woodland walk is very peaceful. Excellent!

Cheryl and Steven.

Well worth it!

From the boat to Kew Gardens the whole day was amazing. We would highly recommend the whole experience as it's worth every penny.

This river trip to Kew & Kew Gardens entrance was given to us as a birthday gift. We had excellent weather which no doubt helped the enjoyment of the day - it might have been different on a wet, cold day! The instructions for booking & boarding the boat were confusing. There is no commentary on the boat. You really need to get the earliest boat possible for full enjoyment of the gardens. Note that this is a one-way trip, but the tube is nearby. Well worth doing!

What a pleasure

An exceptional experience, booking in so easy, awaiting on dockside clean and tidy. The boat we went on there was plenty of room. The captain was light hearted in his interpretation of history and things to see on the Thames. Arriving at Kew well sign posted to get to the gardens. A magical time. Thank you

A gentle trip down the Thames with an excellent informal commentary and lots of wildlife on the banks, followed n a sunny afternoon enjoying Kew Gardens

Thames/Kew cruise

Excellent commentary on the cruise. Really informative. Kew is stunning & we will be going back.

Good day out

I was gifted this exprience as a present and it was a great day out! The captain of the boat was brilliant and gave us funny commentary throughout the trip to Kew Gardens. Once we arrived we stopped at a local restaurant (very good!) before visiting Kew Gardens. The Gardens are beautiful and well worth a visit. I would thoroughly recommend!

Well worth it

Fantastic weather added to a great day. River trip very relaxing and Kew Gardens was great.

Something Different

Fantastic day. It was great to travel upstream from Westminster. Great commentary from the crew. Very funny and interesting. Short walk to Kew Gardens which is stunning. Take a picnic tho as food very expensive. Caught tube back as return trip isn't included in the voucher. Return journey rather expensive whereas tube cost £7 when using contact less. Half of tube overground. Would recommend this experience.

Excellent Day Out

Had a very pleasant trip up the Thames with excellent commentary from the skipper! We couldn't have picked a better day for a visit to Kew Gardens. The weather was glorious, the gardens were lovely. Only downside was the cost of food in the restaurant - very over-priced!

ChrissurpieB

Great Day Out

Boat trip to Kew Pier was lovely. The skipper kept us informed all the way with interesting and amusing facts! Kew Gardens was just a short walk from the pier. Lovely as ever. Easy to get the train from Kew back to London Central. A very enjoyable day out.

Paula Joyce

Great value day out

The boat trip to Kew was a really enjoyable trip and Kew Gardens was great. A really good value day out and would do it again.

enjoyable day out

Really enjoyed our 1.5 hour trip on the Thames, seeing all the sights and wildlife from a different angle. Boat captain gave us an excellent running commentary of the sights on the route.

Bought tickets as a gift for my Mum and Dad and they absolutely loved it

River cruise &kew gardens

Loved every minute of it would do it again

• Location Pin Icon

2 locations across the UK

• South East ( 1 locations) Arrow Right Icon
• London ( 1 locations) Arrow Right Icon

Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning

• Richmond, London
• Victoria Embankment, London
• Attractions
• Romantic Days Out For Couples
• River Cruises
• Gifts for Explorers
• Personality Type
• Gifts For Outdoor Lovers
• River Cruise with Attraction

• Combo Tickets

Thames Cruise and Kew Gardens Combo Tickets

• Board at any one of the piers convenient to you and explore the sights of the Thames, with boats departing every 30 minutes.
• Visit London's largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew Botanical Gardens, and discover stunning plant life

Take in the sights and get back to nature with Thames Cruise and Kew Gardens combo tickets

The Thames Cruise and Kew Gardens combo is a boon to people who love nature and serenity. Both experiences are toppers in the list of London’s attractions and are equally amazing. Explore nature’s beauty in the massive Kew Gardens and board the hop-on-hop-off River Thames Cruise for an alternate perspective of the city. They promise a wonderful tour to every visitor, irrespective of whether you are a local or a tourist. Get your combo tickets to embark on a mesmerising journey through nature.

Cruise the River Thames and see the sights

Cruising along the Thames is utterly relaxing and one of the best ways to view London’s attractions. This sightseeing trip covers the most important and iconic riverside landmarks in the capital. The hop-on-hop-off cruise allows you to alight at any of the four designated piers before boarding it again. With cruises are available at the piers every thirty minutes, you can take your time to admire London’s awe-inspiring monuments and views before hopping on again. The multilingual onboard commentary reveals interesting facts and details about the capital city and its heritage. Improve your journey by sipping on refreshing drinks complemented by the cool breezes of the river. The onboard bars are fully equipped with food and beverages to help you relax.

After you’ve finished, you still have much more to enjoy. The Thames Cruise and Kew Gardens combo are incomplete without you exploring one of the world’s most beautiful gardens, Kew Gardens.

Kew Gardens: Over 300 acres to explore

Kew Gardens, also the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a global crucial botanical research and educational institution located in the United Kingdom. This non-departmental public body employs over seven hundred staff and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs funds it.

Kew Gardens offers ultimate tranquillity, and you can spend hours exploring it. The gardens consist of one of the most extensive collections of various flowers and plants in the world. However, Kew Gardens accommodates more than just flowers and plants. It also houses three large galleries dedicated to botanical art, extensive glasshouses, and a tree-top walkway. Take your time to explore the different themed areas of the gardens. Discover giant lily pad varieties in the Waterlily House and experience the feeling of rainforest when you walk into the Palm House . As you move inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory , you can feel the differences in the ten climatic zones.

Your visit to the Kew Gardens during summer also opens the doors to the royal Kew Palace. There, you can witness its newest 17-metre tall attraction, The Hive . High-tech sensors installed inside a real beehive replicates the vibrations and sounds to bring this attraction to life. The exhibit aims to educate people about the role of bees in sustaining our planet. This, combined with the other exhibitions, makes your visit to the Kew Gardens unforgettable.

Enjoy both entertaining and educational experiences on the same day with the Thames Cruise and Kew Gardens combo tickets. You will have just as much fun as you will also learn.

• Hop-on Hop-off all day sightseeing cruise ticket
• Entry to Kew Gardens

Cruises begin at 10 AM daily.

Kew Gardens are open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Kew Palace is open every day from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Last admission to the Gardens is one hour before closing.

Getting your tickets

You will receive email confirmation shortly after booking. Please display it on your mobile device at the entrance to the Kew Gardens to gain entry.

Reduced Price Tickets

Children under 16 are eligible for reduced price tickets. Infants aged 0-4 enter for free.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended, or rescheduled.

Join us whatever the weather

Make the most of London with a River Roamer ticket for all-day travel!

Buy tickets now

Get your tickets now

Travel across London

From all-day passes to one way tickets, travel by boat and enjoy the views!

Sail home after a show at The O2

New dates available! On select event nights, sail back into town with us right after the show ends!

River and cable car

Experience London from the sky and the river with our joint tickets with IFS Cloud Cable Car!

Illuminated River Official Boat Tour

See London at night bathed in the light of the Illuminated River project. Every Saturday from Tower Pier.

Commute by river

Sit back, sail through rush hour and arrive stress-free. Flexible ticketing options available while season tickets offer you the best value for money

Looking for things to do in London?

We've curated a list of events happening in London this May. From exhibitions to outdoor festivals, hop on board and we'll take you there.

Visit our online merch shop!

Purchase some of your favourite merchandise from our range and have it delivered anywhere in the UK!

Light up your weekend

Tickets are available for the Illuminated River Official Boat Tour every Saturday in January. Get yours now and see London in a new light!

Save with commuter ticket

Your morning commute now costs less with our new ‘Commuter AM‘ ticket that offers a 25% saving! Upgrade your journey into work and enjoy taking in the views with a freshly brewed coffee from the onboard café bar.

Tell us how we did!

If you’ve travelled with us recently, let us know how it went with this quick customer survey.

Looking for day out inspiration?

London is a big city... With so many options on where to go, it can be hard to decide. Luckily for you, we've done the hard work already! Head to our blog to see our recommendations on places to explore along the Thames.

Travel tools

Ticket information, service alerts.

Guaranteed seat

Comfortable seats in climate controlled cabins or enjoy the fresh air on the outside back deck. 

Café bar

A whole range of refreshments are available from the onboard café bar.

Bikes permitted

Bring your bike on board at no extra charge. We can currently carry up to 14 bikes on our largest vessels. Pets are also welcome.

There are toilets with accessible facilities on board most of the fleet. Our larger boats also have baby changing tables.

Save time and money, download the Thames Clippers Tickets app. Buy season tickets and flexible ticket carnets.

London by river

Kids go free!

Go on an adventure with the kids. Travelling by river is a great way for families to explore London differently. They will love being on the back deck! With a Family River Roamer kids go free. 

Enjoy the café bar

Sip, snack and sail! Refreshments are available at our onboard café bar from hot drinks to alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Make special occasions extra special

Add a touch of luxury to your events with our high speed vessel Orion Clipper from VIP transfers, to birthdays and excurions with family or friends.

Accessible travel across London 

Boat accessibility information.

All our boats are wheelchair, mobility scooter and pram accessible by ramp. All boats, except Star, Storm and Sky Clipper, have accessible toilets and larger boats have baby changing tables.

All our piers are step-free and wheelchair accessible except for Cadogan, London Bridge City and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter piers.

Mobility scooter owners are welcome on board but need first to apply for our Mobility Scooter Recognition Scheme .

You can bring your guide or assistance dog on board for free.

Any person with a valid Disabled I.D. badge/card, will get 50% off ticket fares and a complimentary ticket for their carer.

Latest service updates

For the most up to date information on our services please follow   @thamesclippers on X (formerly known as Twitter). You can also find live departure information at the piers or on the Thames Clippers Tickets app.

"I would just like to say, you do an amazing job, always helpful, friendly. Provide an amazing service."

Thames River Cruises 

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is the fastest, most frequent and reliable fleet on the River Thames - carrying over 4 million passengers last year. Unlike most other forms of public transport, we are always reliable - the only days our river boats don’t run are Christmas and Boxing Day.

Thames River Boats 

Our Thames river boats are fully equipped with comfortable seating and plenty of space. Our larger river boats all have licenced on-board bars, with a range of coffees, snacks and alcoholic drinks. They all have toilet facilities, and some even have baby changing facilities. Our Thames river buses have Metro and City AM newspapers available on board and Free Wi-Fi is available at our main piers. The experience of travelling through London on a Thames river bus is unlike any other form of travel, providing an epic experience for its users. Far more enjoyable than struggling for space on a packed London Underground tube, quicker than driving or getting the bus, and less exhausting than walking or riding your bike!

Our History 

Starting in 1999 with just one boat in operation, our fleet has grown exponentially to 20 high-speed Thames river boats, offering services from all major London piers every 10-20 minutes. Our services cater for everyone from early morning commuters to night-time passengers. There are countless reasons to choose a London River Bus over any other form of transport – choose a Thames river cruise next time you need to travel through London.

Getting here

Plan your journey to kew gardens with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates..

Entry and exit

Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR)

Lion Gate (TW9 2DF)

Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AE)

Brentford Gate (TW9 3AF)

The Kew Ferry Lane car park is close to Brentford Gate and open as usual.

Pay & Display still applies.

Please note : There are no lockers or baggage storage facilities available in the Gardens. You can check Stasher for luggage storage facilities nearby.

We love to welcome cyclists to our Gardens.

There are bicycle racks at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates behind the booths.

Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. 

We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters into the Gardens.

Route 65  stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.

Route 110  stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate. 

Routes 237 and 267  stop at Kew Bridge station.

Kew Bridge   station  is 800m from Elizabeth Gate, via Kew Bridge. South West Trains run services from Waterloo, via Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. There is no level access at Kew Bridge.

Richmond station has lift and level access. Take 65 bus (in the direction of Ealing Broadway) to Lion or Victoria Gate.

Kew Gardens station  is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3 and is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground.

There is no level access from the westbound platform. It is possible to continue one stop to Richmond and catch a tube back to use the eastbound platform which does have level access.

Please note:  Parking at Kew is extremely limited, with spaces in our car park available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee available space in our car park.

CONGESTION ZONE & ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS ZONE (ULEZ)

Kew Gardens is not located within London’s Congestion Zone. It is included in the ULEZ. We recommend checking the ULEZ before you travel if driving by car,  details can be found here .

Kew Gardens car park (TW9 3AF)

Ferry Lane, near Brentford Gate.

• Limited parking available in the car park 
• Parking costs £9 per day. You can pay on site, or with the paybyphone app .
• No charge for motorcycles and mopeds
• Blue badge holders park for free in disabled access parking spaces or other spaces if full
• Car park closes 30 minutes after the Gardens close
• The Herbarium car park will operate as a weekend overflow car park, opening at the point that the Ferry Lane car park gets full

Parking around Kew Gardens

• There is no parking allowed on Kew Road (A307)  Check Richmond council website for parking updates.
• From Monday 3 May 2021, you will need to pay to park in visitor spaces at Kew Green using RingGo .
• Try the Just Park app to find parking near Kew Gardens.
• Restrictions apply on residential streets around Kew 
• Three disabled access parking bays and drop-off area at Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AB)
• There is no coach park at Kew

Richmond Athletic Grounds (TW9 2SF)

• Check out the Just Park app for Richmond Athletic Grounds . It's about 20 min walk to Victoria Gate. Please note: Kew Gardens is not affiliated in any way with Just Park

Thames River Boats operate a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier. 

The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate (postcode TW9 3AB). Elizabeth Gate is a 0.2 mile walk from Kew Pier across Kew Green. 

Westminster to Kew:

11am 2.30pm

Kew to Westminster:

12.30pm 3.30pm 5pm

Sailing times may vary, check the  Thames River Boats site  for more information.

• Facebook page Facebook
• Twitter page Twitter
• Instagram page Instagram
• YouTube page YouTube

Cookies on GOV.UK

We use some essential cookies to make this website work.

We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.

We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.

You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

• Environment
• Rural and countryside
• Boats and waterways

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Long Distance Paddle 2024: river restriction notice

Published 10 May 2024

© Crown copyright 2024

This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: [email protected] .

Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.

This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wraysbury-skiff-punting-club-long-distance-paddle-2024-river-restriction-notice/wraysbury-skiff-punting-club-long-distance-paddle-2024-river-restriction-notice

Sunday 12 May 2024, 9am to 1pm.

Bell Weir reach, Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club [What3Words///mole.outer.scar] to the rear of Old Windsor Lock Island [What3Words //pushy.give.civil].

Multiple dragon boats and outrigger canoes will be engaged in racing between a marker buoy outside Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club and a marker buoy in the natural course of the river to the rear of Old Windsor Lock island. Racing will continue upstream in the Old Windsor weir stream to a marker buoy placed below the weir. Some of these craft will be moving at high speed.

There will be no racing channel set up, competing crews are to navigate the river correctly and safely whilst being aware of other river users. Additional marker buoys will be laid around the bend at Runnymede to indicate the correct navigational course.

Masters of non-competing vessels should take up a position to the right of the centre of the navigation channel during ordinary navigation.

Regatta boards will mark the upstream and downstream extent of the course.

Masters of all boats to maintain a safe speed and lookout between Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club and Old Windsor Lock and whilst navigating in the Old Windsor weir stream.

All boats should be navigated in accordance with any instructions given from Environment Agency control points or patrol launches.

Those in charge of boats should be aware that they are responsible for avoiding collision and should use all available means appropriate to the circumstances and conditions to decide if there is a risk of immediate danger and avoid it.

Bathing or swimming are not allowed in the river in the vicinity of the course during these times.

All directions as to river left and river right are given looking upstream.

Nothing contained in these directions shall supersede those parts of the Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993 and the UK Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 as may be relevant. Particular attention should be paid to byelaws 24-42 of the Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993, Steering Sailing and Speed.

And Notice is hereby given, that it is provided by Byelaw 52 of the Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993 that:

The master of any vessel shall except in an emergency not pass any boat-race regatta public procession or gathering for the launch of a vessel or any other event or function which may cause a crowd to assemble on or by the river nor station his vessel thereon in such a manner as would risk obstructing impeding or interfering with such boat-race regatta procession launching event or function or endangering the safety of persons assembling on the river or preventing or interfering with the maintenance of order thereon.

The maximum penalty for breach of the Byelaws is £1,000.

Read our Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993 .

Is this page useful?

• Yes this page is useful
• No this page is not useful

Help us improve GOV.UK

Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.

To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey .