The famous River Thames winds its way through the beautiful green countryside of southern England and is a delight to explore. Cruise past immaculate gardens that sweep down to the water’s edge and admire the stunning homes of the rich and famous.
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Benson - Oxford - Henley - Benson
Head up river to Oxford, where England’s oldest university has educated many prestigious alumni. Enjoy a barbeque in Beale Park and cycle through Pangbourne’s quiet meadows. Cruise past the Victorian red brick buildings of Reading to the typically English town of Henley-on-Thames, home to rowing and the famous summer regatta. Watch the racing ashore or stay on board for a prime view!
Benson - Windsor - Benson
Cruise the idyllic waters of the Thames to Windsor Castle and its immaculate Royal Parks - perfect for picnics, cycling, walking and horse-riding. Watch the changing of the guard and have a guided tour of the castle’s imposing staterooms. Enjoy a flutter at the famous racecourse at nearby Ascot. Discover the stories of power and politics associated with the Cliveden Estate, which perches high on the cliffs overlooking the River while the pretty village of Cookham has excellent restaurants and pubs dating from 1417.
Benson - Goring - Benson
Spend a delightful long weekend on the water cruising this beautiful stretch of the River Thames between our base at Benson and the little village of Goring. Spot homes of pop stars and movie stars en route and raise a glass on deck to the pleasures of waterways cruising.
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