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Often referred to as the King’s Highway, the famous river Thames winds its way through the beautiful green countryside of southern England, steeped in history and heritage. Visit Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, the quintessentially English Henley-on-Thames and majestic Windsor, home to the Royal family.
Take to the towpaths and enjoy one of England’s great traditions with a visit to welcoming waterside pubs. |
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Regional Highlights |
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• Graceful Mute swans on the
river - they all belong to
the Queen
• 14th century Tudor
villages with oak-beamed
waterside pubs
• Spectacular homes of pop
stars and film stars
• Windsor Castle - the flag flies
when the Queen is at home
• Manned locks and friendly
lock-keepers!
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| Relax in the warm sunshine with
a pint of traditional ale at one of
the many waterside pubs and
take a stroll through the colourful
streets of historic cities and tiny
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old villages. The turreted skyline
of the Royal Palace of Windsor
Castle is an impressive sight; its
surrounding parks perfect for
cycling, walking and picnics.
Spend time in the wonderful
‘Dreaming Spires’ city of Oxford,
home to Royalty and scholars
for over 800 years - and now a
thriving cosmopolitan town that
seamlessly blends ancient and
modern lifestyles, art
and culture. |
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Crown Blue England Fleet
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| Sleeping 8+ Passengers |
| - Classique |
| Sleeping 6+ Passengers |
| - Crusader |
| Sleeping 4+ Passengers |
- Tamaris
- Tango |
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Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour |
The Scholars Cruise
Benson - Oxford - Henley - Benson |
| Head up river to Oxford, where England’s
oldest university has educated many
prestigious alumni. Enjoy a barbeque
in Beale Park and cycle through
Pangbourne’s quiet meadows. Cruise
past the Victorian red brick buildings of
Reading to the typically English town
of Henley-on-Thames, home to rowing
and the famous summer regatta. Watch
the racing ashore or stay on board for a
prime view! |
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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186 kms
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30 locks
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32 hours
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The Royal Cruise
Benson - Windsor - Benson |
| Cruise the idyllic waters of the Thames
to Windsor Castle and its immaculate
Royal Parks - perfect for picnics,
cycling, walking and horse-riding.
Watch the changing of the guard and
have a guided tour of the castle’s
imposing staterooms. Enjoy a flutter
at the famous racecourse at nearby
Ascot. Discover the stories of power and
politics associated with the Cliveden
Estate, which perches high on the
cliffs overlooking the River while the
pretty village of Cookham has excellent
restaurants and pubs dating from 1417. |
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1 Week
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Return Trip
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155 kms
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36 locks
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30 hours
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| This typically English town is home to July’s Henley Regatta. Watch the racing ashore or stay on your boat for a prime view! |
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The Willow Tree Cruise
Benson - Goring - Benson |
| Spend a delightful long weekend on the
water cruising this beautiful stretch of
the River Thames between our base at
Benson and the little village of Goring.
Spot homes of pop stars and movie stars
en route and raise a glass on deck to the
pleasures of waterways cruising. |
- 3 Days
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75 kms
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8 locks
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15 hours
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