Take a summer boat trip
Riverboat services available from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court daily
Westminster Passenger Service Association are offering daily boat rides from London to Richmond upon Thames from April to October – adding to the range of green travel options available to residents and visitors. These only take from 55 to 90 minutes from Westminster to Kew depending on the tide and various discounts are also available.
From the heart of London, following the Royal Barge Route of King Henry VIII and other British monarchs, passing the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, and historical Richmond, you will transit the locks as the river winds and twists to the Royal Palace of Hampton Court, which has stood on the banks of the river for more than 500 years.
Visit the Thames River Boats website to see what routes you could take to visit the borough – known for its World Heritage Sights, historically significant buildings and some of the best views in London and the Thames.