Tour co for river trip to Hampton Court
Jul 23rd, 2006, 06:52 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tour co for river trip to Hampton Court
Going to get to have 2 full days in London.
One day, definitely want to go by river up to Richmond and then to Hampton Court. I realize this may take the better part of a day. Fine. But I have been unable to find any tour groups that do this (searching online only). Anyone know a company?
Thanks in advance!
One day, definitely want to go by river up to Richmond and then to Hampton Court. I realize this may take the better part of a day. Fine. But I have been unable to find any tour groups that do this (searching online only). Anyone know a company?
Thanks in advance!
Jul 23rd, 2006, 07:14 AM
#2
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jul 23rd, 2006, 08:21 AM
#3
You don't have to take a tour. Just go down to Westminster pier and catch a boat. See http://www.wpsa.co.uk/
Jul 23rd, 2006, 08:25 AM
#4
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 19,881
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are you talking about a tour that includes a guided tour of Hampton Court?
If not then try
http://www.londontoolkit.com/whattod...ttingthere.htm
then get the guided tour from Hampton Court
www.hrp.org.uk/webcode/content.asp?ID=7
If not then try
http://www.londontoolkit.com/whattod...ttingthere.htm
then get the guided tour from Hampton Court
www.hrp.org.uk/webcode/content.asp?ID=7
Jul 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM
#5
Word of warning - if you do this on a sunny day, take a hat and sunscreen. I was in London for the early July heatwave and did the river trip to Kew mostly to cool off. I was surprised to find the boat was smaller and more open than the last time I went, on a grey day in Sept 03. Luckily, many of my fellow passengers seemed to WANT to sit in the sun, so I snagged the last shady seat, but you might not be so lucky.
Jul 23rd, 2006, 12:24 PM
#6
No tour necessary - why pay someone to take you some where you can get to just as easily on your own.
Take the train to Hampton court (If you take the boat to the Palace you won't get there untill mid afternoon) So - take the train to HCP in the morning, tour the palace, then as the place starts to get crowded - jump on the boat to head down river to Richmond and on to London.
Take the train to Hampton court (If you take the boat to the Palace you won't get there untill mid afternoon) So - take the train to HCP in the morning, tour the palace, then as the place starts to get crowded - jump on the boat to head down river to Richmond and on to London.
Jul 23rd, 2006, 02:54 PM
#7
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We did exactly what janisj recommends and it worked out just fine.
First stop was the "Travel Office" at Victoria Station, where the clerk found us the most economical package for the train/admission to Hampton Court/cruise back to London. The audio tour of the palace was nicely done. We prefer to tour at our own pace rather than with a group...
We enjoyed a terrific lunch across the street from the palace. (River's Edge Bar & Grill with beautiful and comfortable indoor dining areas, along with a huge two-level terrace, right a water's edge, with nicely priced salads, sandwiches, desserts. We went upstairs where there was a more formal dining room and an incredibly appealing gourmet menu. £15.50 for 2 courses, £18.50 for 3 courses. The food was outstanding. Portions were so generous we had only two courses.)
The cruise back to London with a stop first at Kew Gardens, then in Richmond, was fabulous.
First stop was the "Travel Office" at Victoria Station, where the clerk found us the most economical package for the train/admission to Hampton Court/cruise back to London. The audio tour of the palace was nicely done. We prefer to tour at our own pace rather than with a group...
We enjoyed a terrific lunch across the street from the palace. (River's Edge Bar & Grill with beautiful and comfortable indoor dining areas, along with a huge two-level terrace, right a water's edge, with nicely priced salads, sandwiches, desserts. We went upstairs where there was a more formal dining room and an incredibly appealing gourmet menu. £15.50 for 2 courses, £18.50 for 3 courses. The food was outstanding. Portions were so generous we had only two courses.)
The cruise back to London with a stop first at Kew Gardens, then in Richmond, was fabulous.
Jul 25th, 2006, 05:07 AM
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks, all. The reason for going by boat is, well, I just would like to approach by boat which is how they would have way back. Even though I won't arrive till late. Then train back. I wrote to London walks. They don't do it then. So I'll try some of these other sites. I don't necessarily need a tour of Hampton Ct but would be surprised if there is no organized tour for it (and did anyone mention Richmond also?)
Dee
Dee
Jul 25th, 2006, 05:49 AM
#9
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When I was in London in 1995, Trafalgar Tours had a day trip that included an old church (can't remember the town,) a boat trip on the Thames, through a lock, including lunch, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court. I don't know if they still offer that tour or not.
Jul 25th, 2006, 06:08 AM
#10
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why to you want an organized tour? You can take a boat from Westminster most days (www.wpsa.co.uk, check carefully because there are days when the tides make it impractical), or there are boats every day from Richmond or Kingston (www.turks.co.uk, www.parrboats.co.uk). It's easy to get the train back from Hampton Court.
