Thames River England

River Thames London

The River Thames is a place to visit, place to see, and a source of things to do whilst in London or other parts of its 210 mile journey.

Of course, it's one of the places tourists see when touring about London. But the Thames is worth appreciating as a national heritage site, which begins in the Cotswolds, passes through such famous places as Reading and Windsor before coursing through the centre of London on its way to the North Sea.

The Thames has 45 locks and it is the only river in Europe to have a trail along its entire length. At its deepest part, it is 20 metres. I've seen a variety of birds along the shore and I'm told it has more than 25 species of fish.

So, what's to do? The usual stuff-- boating, fishing, walking, dining, and site seeing.

London and the Thames

Several boat tours take people on cruises along the river. You can have anything from snacks to fine dining whilst enjoying unique views of famous landmarks. Here's a link to some London river tours. I'm not recommending any tour to you so read the reviews.

Thames River Boats offers reasonably priced boat transportation between Westminster, Kew Gardens, Richmond, and Hampton Court. I had a good experience. If you have limited time, consider a boat trip one way and a train the other way. Here's a link to their route map.

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