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Instead, you travel on to spend the night in Henley-on-Thames. Cycling takes you into the countryside to get a real taste of beautiful England, and sightseeing is unforgettable in Windsor, where you can feel the presence of the Queen!The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your vacation:Standing in front of the stately Hampton Court Palace near Kingston-upon-Thames, you think about King Henry VIII, who once lived there. If you're worried about piloting a boat, don't be. As one of the longest established firms on the Thames we own one of the largest and most exclusive fleets operating on the river. If your is the kind of birthday party where dancing is essential, our fantastic Resident DJs are real crowd-pleasers. You spend time sightseeing, and then your cruise on the Thames lures you past Chertsey to incredible Windsor Castle. Our downloadable guide to keeping safe can be found At the current time we are unable to allow pushchairs and buggies onboard. You are welcome to leave them on the pier at your own risk.Please wear a face covering for boarding and moving about We can't wait to do it all over again as there is so much more to see. The steering on the boat took a little bit of getting used to, after sailing yachts for many years, but was very comfortable. The individual shops are full of character and the surrounding area is ideal for walkers, photographers and artists alike. Love being on the river Thames. We hope that we can welcome you on board again soon. With our birthday party boat rentals, you can rent everything from a yacht to a speedboat to celebrate your special day. There is no lock charge.Cruising beyond Teddington Locks towards central London is prohibited.To find out how to get to each of our bases in this boating region, as well as what facilities and amenities are available at each base or nearby, click on the relevant base below:Cruising from Benson takes in the best of the great British countryside.If you like tranquil, pretty stretches of water and acres of open pastures, hills and farmland - this is the right end of the Thames for you.The Royal Borough of Wallingford was once home to 14 churches! Royal Windsor is 12 hrs from Benson.Our Chertsey base is not far from central London, so the river here is bordered by bustling towns and villages with a wider variety of restaurants, supermarkets and pubs than there is near Benson. Wallingford is perhaps most famous for being the home of Agatha Christie and the setting for many of her stories.Nearly 800 years ago, King John met with a group of barons on Magna Carta Island in Runnymede. Speak to our team about live music.The Skipper and his crew were excellent, the boat was ideal, the timing was perfect and the food was served with a smile.A big thank you to you, the crew and the captain for our great day out on the river…The food was wonderful, a very informative talk, and a sunny day! The Forbury Gardens, a nationally acclaimed Victorian formal garden, leads you beautifully to the ruins of Reading Abbey, an ancient monument and burial place of a King of England. You’re all set to go ashore to sightsee, shop, dine and trek the river’s excellent trail. We have made some changes to the way we operate for your safety and comfort as well as that of our crews. I hope that despite this, you still enjoyed your holiday.