The Thames Valley Travel Guide
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Easy proximity to London made the Thames Valley enormously popular with the rich and powerful throughout the country's history. They built the lavish country estates and castles, including Windsor, that form the area's most popular tourist attractions today. Some of these, as well as Oxford and its university, are easy day trips from London. Consider exploring this stretch of the River Thames by boat, either jumping aboard a cruiser or getting behind the oars. Windsor, Henley, and Marlow all make good starting points.
The Thames Valley Hotels
From converted country houses to refurbished Elizabethan inns, the region's accommodations are rich in history and distinctive in appeal. Many hotels cultivate...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Thames Valley Restaurants
Londoners weekend here, and where they go, stellar restaurants follow. Bray (near Windsor), Marlow, and Great Milton (near Oxford) claim some excellent...read more
Things To Do in The Thames Valley
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Thames Valley
- $2205 -- Premium Economy to London from L.A. (R/T incl. Tax) Air New Zealand
- $2188 -- London: 4-Night Summer Trip w/Air, Hotel Great Value Vacations
- 15% Off -- Car Rentals throughout Europe Alamo Rent A Car
- $969* & up -- London Fall Fares from L.A. (R/T incl. Tax) — $969 Air New Zealand
The Thames Valley Experiences
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Windsor Castle: The mystique of eight successive royal houses of the British monarchy permeates Windsor and its famous castle, where a fraction... Read more
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One ideal way to see the Thames region is from the water. Water-based tours can range from 30 minutes to all day. Hobbs and Sons covers the Henley... Read more
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Landed in Heathrow, drove to Windsor for one night.
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