Ideas for Mother’s Day – Boat trip, Florimania, riverside lunches….
Plan an extra special surprise for Mum on Mother’s Day by arriving by boat to your favourite riverside destination.
Boat trips will be running between Kingston, and Hampton Court – check timetable
Daily river trips start Saturday 30 March 2019
One of the finest signs of spring is when the riverside transitions from bare branched brown to lush green and all the local boats are back on the water!
Boat trips Kingston, Richmond, Hampton Court start Saturday March 30th. [read more]
Summer Lovin’ – Disco Cruise season starts May
On a beautiful summer evening, could there be a better night out than cruising along the river Thames with all your friends, dancing the night away?
No stifling pub or club to navigate. Just one of the most scenic routes along the Thames, a very lively dance floor, tasty fish & chip supper – and a relaxing outside deck where you can chill out and watch the night sky over a good natter.
The Turk’s disco cruise is an ideal night out for a birthday, a great work’s get together and a different way to meet up with friends. [read more]
Where to eat along Kingston riverside
Where to eat along Kingston riverside
Whilst Kingston town centre is renowned for its historic Market Place and vast choice of High Street shops in the Bentalls Centre – it’s when you take a stroll along the River Walk that you relax into holiday mode.
Lazy lunches – eating out on the River Thames
Where to eat out along the River Thames
Lazy lunches or al-fresco dining go hand in hand when you want to take time out catching up with friends and family.
When your desire is to eat out along the river Thames, the scenic stretch of river that runs from Richmond to Kingston to Hampton Court has an outstanding choice of brasseries, gastro pubs, restaurants and tea rooms.
There’s no South Bank (London) mayhem – just fabulous views and a choice of global cuisines.
Boat trips run between Kingston, Richmond & Hampton Court Palace – check timetable.
Boat Trips to Festive Fayre Hampton Court 7 – 9 December
The weekend 7 – 9 December sees the Festive Fayre return to Hampton Court Palace.
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than browsing a bustling array of festive treats in stunning, atmospheric surroundings.
Boat trips will be running between Kingston & Hampton Court – it will be busy on the roads and trains, so a far more relaxed, scenic way to travel.
Here’s what will be happening: [read more]
Hire a Dinner Dance Cruise for your Christmas Party Venue
Looking for a memorable Christmas Party Venue?
How special would it feel to have your own exclusive Christmas Party venue?
A tastefully furnished private boat, sparkling along the river Thames where the venue is just yours. Delicious food, music, dancefloor, even casino tables if you wished.
For a Christmas party venue that is something different, take a look at hiring a private dinner dance party boat along the Thames.
Thumbs Up It’s Thursday
In conjunction with ‘Thumbs Up It’s Thursday’ run by Kingston First, Turk Launches are offering FREE travel for children on a round trip river cruise from Kingston to Hampton Court Palace on set dates and times. [read more]
Christmas party night out in Kingston
For a vibrant Christmas party night out in Kingston that is really easy to organise, Turk Launches have an easy option for you.
Join one of our public Christmas Disco Cruises at £27 per ticket. Includes glass of house wine upon arrival and delicious fish & chip supper.
Or, you can private hire one of our boats.
Ideas for the Kids October Half Term
The October half term can be challenging for parents! Shorter days and darker nights – and the good old unpredictable weather…
Well, you don’t need to venture far as there is plenty happening locally at Kingston and Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Mini Cruise – in a Dunkirk Little Ship
On selected dates during the summer, Turks run the Hampton Court Mini Cruise onboard Jeff .
Jeff is one of the Dunkirk Little Ships that assisted in rescuing thousands of British soldiers from Dunkirk, France in 1940. She has a unique and special place in British history. [read more]
School holidays – what to do with the kids
When there are restless kids to entertain over the school holidays, or family and friends are coming to stay– just how are you going to keep everyone amused?
One simple idea is a boat trip along the Thames.
From Monday 30 July to Wednesday 29 August, one child travels FREE per full fare paying adult on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Here’s a few school hols entertainment tips for you:
