Join us on our ever popular boat trip along the River Thames to Hampton Court.

The boat will depart at 11.15am from Queen’s Promenade, Portsmouth Road in Kingston, a short walk up-river from Kingston Bridge. The 25 minute cruise offers views of Queen’s Promenade, Raven’s Ait, Boyle Farm Island and Thames Ditton Island before taking in the stunning sight of Hampton Court Palace and its Golden Gates.

You will disembark the boat on the south side of Hampton Court Bridge (the opposite side to the palace) and we will wander over the bridge and in to the beautiful gardens of Hampton Court Palace. The historical gardens of Hampton Court Palace include a stunning symmetrical Privy Garden, the 20th Century Garden which creates a haven of peace and tranquillity and, of course, the famous Maze.

KCN will provide a picnic lunch for you to enjoy at your leisure before it’s time to board the boat again in time to depart at 2.15pm.

The trip and lunch is funded by KCN but you will need some money if you would like an ice cream or entry to the Formal Gardens, Maze or Palace. The trip is open to all carers, however priority will be given to carers who haven’t been on the trip before. The boat is wheelchair accessible although there are some steps at Hampton Court Bridge. If you would like to bring a wheelchair, please do call the office to discuss as we may be able to make arrangements for this.