Events

Thames River Boats operate extra services for numerous events near Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court including the Hampton Court Garden Festival, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Hampton Court Tulip Festival & Kew Gardens' Orchid Festival.

Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

The Royal Horticultural Societies annual Flower Show at Hampton Court Palace is the largest outdoor festival of flowers in the UK. This landmark event features show gardens, flower marquees, celebrity talks & shopping outlets all within the grounds of Henry VIII’s magnificent Hampton Court Palace.

Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew is a dazzling trail of festive lighting at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Christmas at Kew takes place on selected dates between November & January. We are cruising between Westminster & Kew on selected days during November & December, a river cruise is the perfect way to travel to Christmas at Kew.

Christmas at Kew

Orchid Festival, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

The Orchid Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is a unique spectacle showcasing incredible displays on orchids in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

Orchid Festival

Hampton Court Palace Festival

During the Hampton Court Palace Festival we will be operating our usual service between Richmond & Hampton Court. We may also add additional sailings during the Hampton Court Palace Festival to meet extra demand, any extra sailings will be advertised through our website & social media channels. All our cruises take place on traditional passenger boats with indoor & outdoor seating & a fully licensed bar.

Hampton Court Palace Festival