How far up the Thames can you take a boat?
Answer: In total, the River Thames is 344 km (215 miles) long from its source to the sea and is navigable for 306 km (191 miles) from Lechlade, which is the practical limit of navigation (the official limit of navigation is Cricklade some 18 km (11 miles) upstream).
Can you park your boat anywhere on the Thames?
Short-stay mooring at other locations Most land along the River Thames is private. Please respect private rights and avoid any areas where you see ‘no mooring’ signs. from the owner of the river bank if you can. If you can’t, please be prepared for them to ask you to leave.
Is the River Thames dangerous?
One of the main risks is cold-water shock, causing you to breathe in water, weakening your muscles, and causing immediate heart problems. Unseen currents and reeds beneath the surface could pull you under. I’d urge parents and guardians to supervise younger children closely in and around water.
Can you die in River Thames?
The Thames can be deadly On average, 50 people each year die in the River Thames, the majority of which are suicides.
Where to go on a boat trip on the River Thames?
The complete App solution for planning your leisure activities during your trip on the non-tidal and tidal River Thames; from Lechlade to the Thames Barrier. TAKE A LOOK AT BOAT TRIPS OR CRUISING HOLIDAYS ALONG THE RIVER THAMES COMPREHENSIVE BOATING INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIVER THAMES IS AVAILABLE HERE
Can you get a boat licence on the River Thames?
Guidance, application forms and charges information to apply for a boat registration (licence) on the River Thames. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and continuing restrictions on office access, we are not issuing registration certificates and plates by post.
How to stay safe on the River Thames?
To help you stay safe on the river, the Passenger Boat Association has produced a list of points on the river where the Emergency Services can gain access and provide assistance if you need it. You can download the full rendezvous point document from the Environment Agency website.
Where are the boat bases on the River Thames?
Allow 2 weeks for London to Oxford and back. Our two boat bases on the River Thames give you a full range of boating holiday options – you can cruise one-way between our bases at Chertsey and Benson near Oxford, or out-and-back from these bases. Short break cruises pass many of the sights.
When to hire a boat on the Thames?
Our River Thames boat hire section includes cruisers, rowing boats, punts and canal narrowboats for days out/short breaks on the river. You choose when and where you cruise the historic River Thames. For party boats, and those special events, choose skippered private cruises- Covid19 rules permitting, from 12th April.
Are there boatyards on the River Thames?
The River Thames offers a great choice for those looking to have a boat restored or a new one built and the long established boatyards along the Thames also offer many other services.
Is it safe to cruise the River Thames at night?
In order to keep the River Thames a safe and enjoyable place to cruise, please observe the following rules and guidelines and keep your holiday incident-free. Navigation after dark is forbidden. Obey all signs and follow any arrows marked ‘channel’. Pass oncoming boats on the right-hand side of the river.
What to consider when taking a narrowboat on the Thames?
These are the major considerations for taking a narrowboat on the Thames. Mooring: Despite what people tell you or you may have read elsewhere, mooring is going to be your number 1 consideration. Your boat’s draft, (the amount of the boat underwater), is going to restrict your access and ability to moor ad-hoc.