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The Thames Path River Walk From Richmond To Hampton Court Via Bushy Park

The walk from Richmond to Hampton Court is as simple as just following the path along the River Thames. That’s not why I’m writing this guide, I mean, you don’t need someone to tell you how to do it. This guide is more to show you what to expect along the way. 

Saying that, there is one thing I would do differently if I was going to walk from Richmond to Hampton court again…

I would cross the river on the boat…. 

Walk along the Thames Path on the north or south side of the river from Richmond?

I chose to start the walk from Richmond on the south side of the River Thames, more so because later on in the walk towards Hampton Court, this looked like the better side on the map. 

The thing is, the first bit of the walk out of Richmond can be super super busy. There is a very buzzy atmosphere with numerous restaurants, cafes and pubs. It’s not that I don’t like this kind of thing, I just don’t like it when I go for a peaceful walk.

I looked over to the other side of the river and was sort of bummed that we weren’t on that side. It looked lovely and peaceful. I also knew it had to be this way because the next bridge crossing is way way far away.

What I then discovered was that a short way along, there is a sort of little ferry boat that can take you across.

I was then double bummed that we didn’t do that. Anyway, I will give more details about this and how you can do it further down.

What was the walk like from Richmond to Hampton Court along the River Thames?

So so pretty. My first time walking along the Thames Path from Richmond was not so long ago and I was truly blown away by how pretty this section of the river is. Lots of little boats moored along the route and greenery that makes you forget you are in London. 

A red and white boat on the river on the Thames Path walk from Richmond towards Hampton court and bushy park. There are green bushes on this side of the river and green full bushes and trees on the other side.

I was also very jealous. Jealous that people live this way. And by this way, I mean people actually have homes where their garden leads right onto the river. Often with their own little boat tied up at the end. Some people even have boat garages. 

Ollie’s thought process was a little different though. Something about it being a flood risk to live here.

I see his point. But still.

If you fancy spicing up the walk, there are a few spots to hire a row boat, or SUP.

  • Hammertons River Ferry  
  • Richmond Bridge boat hire.
  • Royal Canoe Club

Walk in Bushy Park or Hampton Court Park?

First off, you will walk along the Thames Path from Richmond to Kingston, where you will cross over the river. At this point you have a few options to get to Hampton Court.

a) You can stick to the river, and continue following it to reach Hampton Court.

b) You can walk into Hampton Court Park.

c) Walk up to Bushy Park.

Our plan was to walk into Bushy Park and down into Hampton Court Park. We didn’t quite make it all the way. Logistically, it wasn’t as simple as we had thought. I explain more about this later on.

The walk around Bushy Park

Bushy park is basically a deer park. Like Richmond Park, only smaller. I have been to both numerous times, but never experienced what I experienced this time. 

The deer in heat.

I kid you not, it felt like we were in Jurassic park. The sounds these deer were making, coming from all directions. Like t-rex calling out. It was a little scary I have to say. At one point, I thought one was chasing me (turned out he was chasing a female). 

Ollie and I chose to leave quickly. It didn’t feel safe.

Logistics for the walk from Richmond to Hampton Court (via Bushy Park) along the Thames Path

  • Start: Richmond
  • Finish: Hampton Court (this walk). Can also return from Hampton Wick or Kingston upon Thames depending on where you choose to end the walk. These stations are all on the overground. 
  • How to get there: Richmond Station is both overground and underground. Underground is the district line. Overground has direct trains coming from Waterloo and Clapham Junction. 
  • Alterations: Once over Kingston Bridge, you can sort of freestyle. Walk to Bushy Park, walk to Hampton Court Park, walk along the river. I will describe what we did incase you want to follow.
  • Distance: The walk from Richmond to Kingston Bridge is 5.5 miles After this, it depends what route you want to take to reach Hampton Court. Our full walk from Richmond, to Bushy Park then Hampton Court was 9 miles.
  • Time: Again, it depends. Ours took 3h 45min. We also stopped a lot in Bushy Park, and I didn’t always stop the tracker. But definitely allow a few hours.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Tips: At Richmond, walk over the river bridge, then a short way along, get the Hammertons river ferry boat back across. At the time of writing, an adult ticket is £1. A child ticket is 50p.
  • Time of year: We did this during Autumn

Map for the walk from Richmond to Hampton Court (via Bushy Park) along the Thames Path

You can open the map in your Google Maps.

-More ideas for walks near Richmond will be at the end-

A Guide To The Thames Path River Walk From Richmond To Hampton Court Via Bushy Park

Walk to richmond riverside.

So, first off, you will need to walk to the River Thames from Richmond station (assuming you came by train). A little bit of navigation is needed here.

There is a rainbow zebra crossing just outside the station (well, at the time of writing it is rainbow). You need to cross it, then continue straight down the alley directly ahead. When you reach the road, take a left to walk over the bridge over the railway.

A rainbow coloured zebra crossing on the walk through Richmond. There are two people walking on the crossing. there are buildings and shops on the other side.

When you reach Little Green, follow the path through it then across into Richmond Green. 

You can follow this path a bit, but you want to at some point make you way across it in a left diagonal to the left corner on the other side.

A white sign saying 'little green' with graffiti on it. The sign leads to a green grass field with a trail running through it.

Next walk along Friers Lane (past the nice big house). Keep following this road and it will guide you down and then curve to the left, and then right and onto the the river. If you get confused, then follow the map above (or see photos below).

A road with a house and white wall on the right and some houses ahead.

When you reach the thames path, walk left to walk along Richmond Riverside

The River Thames with Richmond bridge ahead at the start of the walk towards Hampton Court and bushy park. There are a few ducks and moored row boats on the river.

Choose to walk North or South of the river

As mentioned earlier, at this point I would cross over the first bridge of Richmond road, and continue the walk along the Thames Path on the other side. But that’s me, I like the quiet.

We did not do this, so I will tell you about what to expect on this side.

Walk west along the Thames Path from Richmond

The first bit of the walk along Richmond Riverside was quite lively. Lots of pubs, restaurants, people. Very much like walking down the high street. Granted, we were here on a weekend, maybe weekdays are less busy?

Despite the business, it was damn pretty looking both ways along the river. You know what, you can even hire a row boat along here. I guess this side has its perks.

Looking onto the River Thames with Richmond bridge ahead. There is a sign saying 'boat hire' and a few row boats moored on the river.

Continue the walk along the Richmond River Thames tow path

The path will lead you into Buccleuch gardens, and you will pass by an interesting subway entrance to Terrace gardens. 

Walking under the trees in the park. On the other side of the trees the grass is bright green where the sun is shining down on it.

When you see a dirt trail leading off the main one, take it. At the end you will then go through a gate, and turn right to walk back alongside the River Thames.

A dirt trail leading off the main path in the park. There are lots of people walking on the main trail, and one woman on the dirt trail.

Things along here were a little different form the start (still busy) but the view down the river was gorgeous. So lush and green.

A wide path next to the River Thames. There is a green path of grass between the path and the river. There are a few people walking on the path.

We could also see a storm ahead…and we were walking straight towards it.

It’s along this bit that you will pass by the Hammertons river ferry crossing. If you were walking along the north side of the river from Richmond, this is where you would cross back over.

looking across the green bushes to people waiting in line to cacti the ferry boat across the River Thames.

The rain storm

It was a little past here that the raincloud got us. Luckily we were right by some tree covering, so hung out there whilst we waited for it to pass. Meanwhile hoping lightening wouldn’t make an appearance. 

A man standing on a grass patch under the trees out of the rain.

What came next was so surreal. We went and stood by the river and the contrast was mind blowing. Looking east, the sky was this deep grey blue colour. It almost didn’t look real, like a fake sky was put in behind everything. Then looking west, the sky was bright blue.

Looking down the River Thames towards Richmond, where the sky is dark grey on the walk towards Hampton Court. The river is lines with lots of green bushes and trees.

Walk past Teddington Lock

The riverside trail continues with a mix of opening and tree cover before reaching the Teddington Lock. 

The path leading through the green overhanging bushes and trees. There are three people ahead on the Traill. Two are walking and one is on a bike.

There is a footbridge here to take you to the other side of the river. We didn’t take it. I wonder what the river view was like from up there. If you take a look, then let me know!

Continuing the walk along the Thames Path, we passed by some stand up paddle boarders. I had a quick look online to see where they might have come from because I wanted to do it. 

Paddle boarders on the river Thames on the walk from Richmond to Hampton Court and bushy park.

They could have come from the Royal Canoe Club which is on the other side of the River Thames. I also wondered wether they came by themselves with their own boards…..So I started to look online at how much they cost. 

I want one.

Walk along the Thames Path to Kingston

It was along this next section that I started to notice those houses I mentioned earlier. You know, the ones who’s gardens lead right onto the river. I actually didn’t take any photos of them. You will have to imagine (or go see).

Here are some other photos from along this bit.

The trail with a couple of puddles, next to the River Thames. The path is lines with grass, and there are trees ahead on both sides of the river.

The nice bit of Thames Path ends for a bit as you reach the road on the walk into Kingston. Keep going in the same direction, past some barges and through a gardens. The first bridge you will reach is a railway bridge. Kingston Bridge (the one you will walk over) is just past it. 

A red path next to the River Thames on the walk into Kingston. There are rowers on the river and a boat.

If you have kept to the river, you will see a spiral staircase next to the bridge. This will take you up there.

Walk from Kingston to Bushy Park (or Hampton Court Park)

Walk over the bridge, and you should see an entrance to Hampton Court Park on the left. If you want to walk to Bushy Park, keep walking to the roundabout. From there, take the left exit, then the first right onto Church Grove.

The entrance to Bushy Park is the second gate/entrance you will pass (see photo). On my map above, you will notice we accidentally walked into the wrong entrance first.

A metal gate with a brick wall on wither side on the walk into bushy park.

Walk around Bushy Park

So of course, you can freestyle this bit. I do recommend though, that you include in your walk the Diana Fountain and Leg of Mutton Pond. If you want some guidance, read on….

Walk to Leg of Mutton Pond in Bushy Park

Once you have entered Bushy Park, continue to walk on the main path, then take the little trail offshoot to the right. 

A small trail leading off the main trail in the grass at the start of the walk through bushy park. There is a man walking on the trail.

At the next main path, there are a couple of grass trails on the other side. In deciding which one to take, Ollie spotted a lonely tree. So we took the right grass trail leading to it.

A man walking on a dirt trail towards the green and yellow field in Bushy Park. There is a puddle to the right of the man.

If you follow this trail straight, it will lead you to the Leg of Mutton Pond, and conveniently, to a crossing point.

Leg of Mutton Pond and Heron Pond

On reaching the pond, we were met with an array of wildlife. Ducks, swans, and other birdlike creatures in all their chirpy goodness.

If you reached the pond on the same trail as us, walk a bit to the left and you will see a crossing platform. 

Looking across the lake lines with tall grass in bushy park.

Once across, walk left along the water towards Heron Pond. 

The Diana Fountain or the big road (Chestnut Avenue)

If you want to go straight to the Diana Fountain, walk around the left side of Heron Pond and you will reach it. We wanted to take a different route so we could walk along Chestnut Avenue….

The Deer and the big road (Chestnut Avenue)

From Heron Pond we turned right, and then where the trail curves left around the pond, we took the grass trail leading to the right (just past this wooden sign).

A wooden trail signpost in the grass next to a path .

It was quite pretty along this bit, walking between the heather.

A small trail through the heather on the walk through Bushy Park from Richmond.

So, remember I mentioned earlier about the deer making dinosaur noises. Well, for a while now we had been hearing them. Coming from all directions. We had yet to see them though.

At this point, the dinosaur noises had gotten more intense. And now, walking through the big bush plants and heather, we felt like we were in Jurassic Park. 

Still no sightings though.

At the main trail, we turned left which took us all the way to Chestnut Avenue.

The main path lined with heather on the walk through bushy park. The path has a few wet patches, and there are lots of trees ahead in the distance.

Why did I want to go to Chestnut Avenue you may wonder?

This is why:

A long road with white line parkings on the walk through bushy park. On either side of the road is well manicured green grass and a long line of trees.

I just love a long endless road. 

Walk along Chestnut Avenue to the Diana Fountain

At the road, turn left, and this will lead you straight to the Diana Fountain. Walking along Chestnut Avenue is where the Deer started to make an appearance. The first one we saw was a monster. A really big dude with aggressive looking antlers sitting on the grass. He would tilt his head back as he roared. 

We quickly left his vicinity. 

Then the rest appeared. Some sitting, some running around. I took my obligatory photo of a couple then kept on walking to the fountain. Hoping they wouldn’t come for me. 

Two deer walking on the grass under the trees in Bushy park.

The Diana Fountain and more Deer

Once at the fountain, Ollie and I went our separate ways. He went left, I went right.

Looking across the well manicured grass to the Diana fountain and pond on the walk through Bushy park. There are lots of trees on the other side.

Fun Fact: The fountain has been through a few changes by different designers in the 1600/1700’s, and came to rest in Bushy Park in 1713. Wait what? Diana wasn’t that old….

Another fun fact: Not be be confused with the Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park. This one is not for the Diana you might have in mind. It’s actually the Roman Goddess Diana, (although was originally Arethusa).

Remember I said I thought I was being chased by deer? This is where it happened… 

I saw a couple of deers hanging out, far away enough that I felt safe to stop for a moment to get a video. Watching the deer through my phone, the male suddenly started running in my direction. I freaked and started running to the fountain, thinking I would jump in it to escape. (You can see the red line, on the map I provided, make a sudden turn in towards the fountain).

It turns out he wasn’t chasing me. He was chasing a female. 

I realised in time to not have to jump in the fountain. 

My heart pounding, I quickly moved on (but also saw some more deer and wanted a photo).

I then made my way to find Ollie and tell him of my trauma.

Walk out of Bushy Park to head to Hampton Court

From the Diana Fountain, keep following the road which will take you out of Bushy Park. This bit was interesting. There was a large group of females sitting on the side, and a male running around chasing some others. I think he was trying to round them all up.

Lots of deer sitting on the grass next to the road in Bushy park. One deer is walking on the roads, and there is a stupid car waiting for the deer to pass.

This next bit is where our logistics messed up. There is a gate entrance to Hampton Court which we thought we could enter. Turns out we couldn’t. 

So instead we went right and followed the perimeter around.

A path with a brick wall to the left and trees and road to the right at the end of the Richmond to Hampton Court and bushy park walk.

Just before the river there is a gate where you get a view to Hampton Court Palace. I asked the guard if I could take a photo. He said yes…so I stuck my camera through the gate.

Looking down the drive to the red bricked Hampton Court palace at the end of the walk from Richmond.

Walk along the River Thames path to Hampton Court Park….or go home

At the river, if you turn left, you can walk along it and into Hampton Court Park. We actually started it, with the idea we would walk through Hampton Court Park to get to Hampton Wick Station on the other side. 

A wide path with buildings belonging to Hampton Court on the left, and the River Thames to the right. there is a man walking on the path.

A little bit into it, Ollie realised there was still a bit of walk ahead of us to get to the station so he vetoed it. To be fair, the sun was now setting and it was getting dark. 

I also did legs that morning and they were starting to feel it. 

So we instead walked back to the bridge to cross the river and on to Hampton Court Station.

Although we didn’t quite do all the walk we had planned (Richmond to Bushy park and Hampton Court Park), it was still a solid day out, a beautiful walk along the Thames Path that I thoroughly enjoyed. 

More walks near Richmond and along the River Thames

Richmond to Putney – 9 miles. Basically walk in the other direction along the river from Richmond.

Putney to Battersea – 5 miles. A lovely little river walk including my favourite bridge in London, and gorgeous view of the London skyscrapers.

Beverly Brook walk – 8 miles. This one takes you through the woodland of Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and Barnes Common before finishing the walk on the River Thames.

Tamsin Trail – 7 miles. This walk takes you around the perimeter of Richmond Park. If you do it, I would actually recommend walking a bit of it, then going off piste and following the little trails through the park. You can use the Tamsin Trail guide to see what different parts of the park are like.

I have also put together a more detailed comparison of walks along the Thames Path in London here .

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Lots of good information here for our Thames Path walk. Thank you! Glad you survived the deer 🙂

Hi John, thanks for your message. Glad you found it helpful!….and that I survived the deer lol. 🙂

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You’re in Richmond in London, so there’s lots to choose from, both in the town and along the river.

Quiet ride along the River Thames from Richmond Park, with a little bit of road riding along the way. Great ride for an afternoon or evening.

1. From Richmond Green ride down Old Palace Lane to the Thames and follow the Thames path all the way to Kingston.

2. At Kingston, cross the river by Kingston Bridge and turn into the park on the opposite side. Take the path that follows the river, before exiting it by the Mute Swan Public House.

3. Take the second exit of the roundabout (A308) and follow this as it circumnavigates the walled palace and begins to look almost rural, with trees either side.

4. Returning you to roundabout near Kingston Bridge, now ride and leave at the first exit onto the A310 for a short while and then turn right onto Lower Teddington Road by the pub and follow this quiet road until rejoining the A310(turn right onto this).

5. At traffic lights by shops, bare right and stay on this road. After 100 metres turn right down the one way street (Water Lane) and follow ‘Embankment’ and ‘Riverside’ until you can pickup the path along the river.

6. Follow the river back to Richmond, crossing at bridge and riding back to Richmond Park.

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The Thames Towpath: Richmond to Hampton Court

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Head out on this 13.8-km point-to-point trail near Richmond upon Thames, London. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas.

The Thames Towpath: Richmond to Hampton Court Map

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Path is mostly paved. Water does rise and encroach on the walking path especially near Richmond, but there are usually walk arounds available. Conveniently starts and ends at the train/tube station

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Very easy walk: mostly flat straightforward paths that are well signposted. Nice river views.

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Easy to follow as can follow the river the whole way

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Really lovely trail. Worth noting that Hampton court gardens you have to pay for so we walked around and joined up with the river another way

Lovely walk along the river,. past Ham House and then across Bushy Park.

Great walk albeit a bit more suburban than pure nature. More lovely toward the end. 100% flat, mostly paved. Windy day! A couple of trees down but easy to walk around them.

Nice flat trail following the Thames to Hampton Court. Great for walking, cycling or running. If you want to extend them Bushy Park is just across the road from Hampton Court. My favourite time for this trail is Saturday or Sunday mornings when you can watch the many rowers out on the river.

Very easy trail to follow/ the footpath along the Thames was lovely and we enjoyed seeing Hampton Court. This area was closed however, so we went round the road to Bushy Park - lots of deer! We then ended in Teddington High steer which had some beautiful cafes and pubs - recommended!

Easy route to follow. Lovely route along the Thames. I enjoyed seeing the deer in Bushy Park at the start and loads of birds along the river.

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The times below represent a one-way journey. All times displayed below are approximate times, our journey times can vary depending on tidal conditions, river traffic & Richmond & Teddington Locks.

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To Kew Pier 1-Hour & 30-Minutes*
To Richmond Landing Stage 2-Hours*
To Hampton Court 3-4 Hours*

  

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  1. Richmond to Hampton Court Service

    A service travelling from Richmond Landing Stage to Hampton Court Landing Stage via Hammerton's Ferry Pier. This cruise takes place on-board a traditional River Thames passenger boat. Telephone: +44(0) 20 7930 2062 ... *River cruise tickets do not include entry to Hampton Court Palace or gardens. Journey times & time ashore can vary due to the ...

  2. Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court Service

    A service travelling from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage on-board a traditional River Thames passenger boat. Telephone: +44(0) 20 7930 2062 Email: [email protected]. Menu. Home; ... The cruise takes place on a traditional river Thames passenger boat with indoor & outdoor seating, a fully ...

  3. Thames River Boats

    Thames River Boats operate cruises between Westminster, Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court on-board a fleet of traditional River Thames passenger boats. Telephone: +44(0) 20 7930 2062 Email: [email protected]

  4. London: Richmond to Hampton Court River Thames Cruise

    The activity details for the Richmond to Hampton Court River Thames Cruise include a 1.5-hour duration and a one-way ferry to Hampton Court. Onboard amenities like toilets are provided, and passengers have options for purchasing food and drinks. This river cruise offers a convenient and enjoyable way to travel from Richmond to Hampton Court.

  5. River Thames Boat Trip and Cruises Timetable and events

    Daily trips from Hampton Court, Kingston and Richmond. The timetable below shows the departure and arrival times depending on which direction you are travelling. Please check Daily updates for up-to-date information on changes to the service. Daily updates. Servcies running from Kingston, Richmond and Hampton Court from June-August.

  6. Richmond to Hampton Court Boat Trip

    Richmond to Hampton Court Boat Trip. Type: Boat Trips. Website. Email. Tel: 020 7930 2062. Book Now. Travel in a different way from Richmond to Hampton Court with this Thames River cruise. Pass through Teddington Lock, see the historic Kingston upon….

  7. London: Richmond to Hampton Court River Thames Cruise

    Full description. Reach Hampton Court in comfort with this direct ferry service from Richmond. Buy a drink from the bar to enjoy as you sail, take in the scenic views, and see Teddington Lock. Board your cruise in Richmond and head down the beautiful River Thames. As you sail, enjoy views of Teddington Lock and Kingston upon Thames.

  8. Westminster to Hampton Court River Thames Cruise

    Take in stunning scenery as you pass through the City of Westminster, Chelsea, Putney, Kew, Richmond & Kingston before arriving at Hampton Court Palace. Your journey from Westminster Pier to Hampton Court Landing Stage takes between 3 and 3.5-hours. Hop aboard at the starting location and set-off on your sightseeing adventure.

  9. Thames River Boat

    Kew Pier - Single - £8.50. Hampton Court Landing Stage - Single - £12.50. From Hampton Court Landing Stage: Richmond Landing Stage - Single - £12.50. Kew Pier - Single - £16.50. Westminster Pier - Single - £22.00. For more information, please visit the website. Visit the website for more information.

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    River Bus and River tours from Richmond to the Thames Barrier. Fast and frequent services and leisure routes ... River route maps. From Hampton Court to Barking Riverside, find out where the boat can take you. ... Explore the river. Discover all the River Thames has to offer with our favourite stops on the river . Plan a journey.

  11. Thames River Boats Fares & Sailings

    Direct services between Richmond & Hampton Court passing through Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames. This cruise allows up to 3 hours ashore if you catch the 11.15 boat to Hampton Court to explore the palace, parks or enjoy lunch at one of the many riverside pubs & restaurants.

  12. Hampton Court: Turks Boat Trips /Event Cruises on the Thames

    Hampton Court, located in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a historic and captivating town renowned for its magnificent palace and beautiful surroundings. Turk Launches is thrilled to offer boat trips along the River Thames, allowing you to explore and experience the charm and grandeur of Hampton Court. Join us on board as we take you on ...

  13. London: Hampton Court to Richmond River Thames Cruise

    Full description. Boat tour from Hampton Court to Richmond passing through Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames.From Hampton Court Pier, a few steps from Cardinal Wolesey's Tudor palace, built in 1515 and presented to King Henry VIII in 1529, the cruise passes along the quiet stretch of the river with its abundant and varied wildlife ...

  14. London: Kew to Hampton Court River Thames Cruise

    This leisurely cruise takes between 1 Hour, 30 Minutes & two hours. You will travel from Kew Pier (close to Kew Bridge Station & the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew) to Hampton Court Landing Stage (outside Hampton Court Palace & a short walk from Hampton Court Station). The cruise takes place on one of our traditional River Thames passenger boats ...

  15. London: Richmond to Hampton Court River Thames Cruise

    Reach Hampton Court in comfort with this direct ferry service from Richmond. Buy a drink from the bar to enjoy as you sail, take in the scenic views, and see Teddington Lock. Board your cruise in Richmond and head down the beautiful River Thames.

  16. The Thames Path River Walk From Richmond To Hampton Court Via Bushy

    Walk to Bushy Park, walk to Hampton Court Park, walk along the river. I will describe what we did incase you want to follow. Distance: The walk from Richmond to Kingston Bridge is 5.5 miles After this, it depends what route you want to take to reach Hampton Court. Our full walk from Richmond, to Bushy Park then Hampton Court was 9 miles.

  17. Hampton Court Landing Stage

    Hampton Court Landing Stage is on Barge Walk, just under 500 feet from Hampton Court Bridge. Tickets can be purchased online, at the ticket office or on-board our boats. Hampton Court Landing Stage Address: Hampton Court Landing Stage, 64 Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU. What Three Words Address: ///coins.duke.placed.

  18. Richmond to Hampton Court Thames Ride

    Route. 1. From Richmond Green ride down Old Palace Lane to the Thames and follow the Thames path all the way to Kingston. 2. At Kingston, cross the river by Kingston Bridge and turn into the park on the opposite side. Take the path that follows the river, before exiting it by the Mute Swan Public House. 3.

  19. The Thames Towpath: Richmond to Hampton Court

    This is a pleasant trail along the Thames Riverside, ideal for a leisurely walk, run, or cycle, taking you from Richmond to Hampton Court via the Thames Path. The trail starts from Richmond Station and leads you through Richmond Green, past the Old Court House (a Grade II listed building dating back to the 18th century) and down to Asgill House along the Thames River.

  20. Online Booking

    Regular sailings from Hampton Court Landing Stage downriver to Richmond Landing Stage, Kew & Westminster Pier. Book Tickets from Hampton Court. Disabled Access. Although the vessels on our service were built for passenger use on the River Tames the design & facilities of these historic ships does not favour modern disabled requirements.

  21. Hampton Court to Richmond River Thames Cruise

    Boat tour from Hampton Court to Richmond passing through Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames.From Hampton Court Pier, a few steps from Cardinal Wolesey's Tudor palace, built in 1515 and presented to King Henry VIII in 1529, the cruise passes along the quiet stretch of the river with its abundant and varied wildlife, passing grand riverside houses with their ornate boathouses ...

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  23. Approximate Journey Times

    All times displayed below are approximate times, our journey times can vary depending on tidal conditions, river traffic & Richmond & Teddington Locks. From Westminster Pier: To Kew Pier: 1-Hour & 30-Minutes* To Richmond Landing Stage: 2-Hours* ... To Hampton Court: 1-Hour & 30-Minutes - 2-Hours* From Richmond Landing Stage: To Westminster Pier ...