Thames Landscape Strategy - Hampton to Kew -

Useful websites for visiting the Arcadian Thames

Visit Thames For information on visiting the non-tidal Thames, from Teddington through to Cricklade in Oxfordshire
Visit Richmond For information on visiting the London Borough Richmond upon Thames
Visit Hounslow For information on visiting the London Borough of Hounslow
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Follow links to the tourism pages
Elmbridge Borough Council Follow links to the tourism pages
Surrey County Council Follow links to the tourism pages
To the River A wonderful website with panoramic views and information about the River Thames in Richmond.
Tide Tables for 2007 and 2008
Met Office for 3-5 day weather reports
Environment Agency for information about lock closures etc.
A brief history of Eelpie Island hotel
BFI Film showing a journey down the Thames in 1935
Twickenham Museum
Richmond Walks

Public Transport

Transport for London Mayor of London’s website for all of London’s public transport network, including tube, bus and overground trains.
National Rail Useful website for planning journeys by train including reservation and ticketing facilities.
South West Trains Main train operator serving stations along the Arcadian Thames.
Silverlink Train operator for the North London Line, linking Richmond Station with North Woolwich across north and west London.

Walking and cycling

Transport for London Mayor of London’s website for all of London’s public transport network, including information and maps on walking and cycling.
Ramblers Association Britain’s biggest walking charity, working for 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales.
London Cycling Campaign Working to make London a world class cycling city.
SUSTRANS The UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, working on practical projects so people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
Thames Path National Trail For infomation on the walk that follows the river’s course.

Getting on the river

Turk Launches – Operate a scheduled, fully licensed passanger boat service between Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court (mid-April – September).
Westminster Passenger Service Association The only riverboat company operating a scheduled service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court. (April to October).

Ferry links
Hampton / Hurst Park
Twickenham / Ham

Pleasure craft hire
Richmond Bridge Boathouse Boats accommodating up to 7 persons are available 7 days a week from (Easter to October).