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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.

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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.

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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 £28 per ticket. Includes glass of house wine upon arrival and delicious fish & chip supper.

Or, you can private hire one of our boats.

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The Handmade Festival Hampton Court – arrive by boat

Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Festival – 13-15th September on The Green at Hampton Court

September is the perfect time for learning, and there’s no better place to pick up a new hobby than at The Handmade Festival.

They’ve gathered together some of the best creative minds in the business, and got them all under one roof to bring you a menagerie of making across a 3-day weekend.

Save £3 on Entry Ticket

Exclusive to Turks passengers, Save £3 on Entry Tickets & £10 on VIP Tickets*

Just use code: TURKS  (*Booking Fees Apply)

https://handmadefestival.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options?offercode=turks

Save £2 on boat trip ticket

Just show Handmade Festival entrance ticket (print or digital) when on board – tickets purchased on board

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Great River Race Saturday 14 September

Saturday 14  September 2019

The Great River Race, London’s river marathon, will take place on Saturday, 14 September 2019.

The race which attracts competitors worldwide starts at Millwall, London Docklands at around 11am with the first boats finishing at Ham, Surrey from around 1.30pm onwards.

The winners will receive the coveted Challenge Trophy of The Company of Watermen & Lightermen of the River Thames.

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What’s On August Bank Holiday Weekend

This August Bank Holiday weekend, the weather will be hot, hot, hot and there’s plenty happening between Hampton Court Palace, Richmond and Kingston to keep you entertained.

Extra boat trips running all weekend – nothing better than relaxing on deck watching our beautiful Thames go by.

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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.

Here’s a few school hols entertainment tips for you:

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FREE kids boat trip offer

2 FREE Boat Trip offers for Kids – School Holidays

Download Voucher

During the school holidays we have 2 FREE boat trip offers for kids.

A boat trip is a great thing to do when bored kids are leaving you frazzled! And the best experience to enjoy when you have friends or family to stay.

All of our helpful crew are used to children ( we manage up to 300 of them on Thumbs up its Thursday!) – and there is space on board for bikes, micro-scooters and pushchairs.

There is a bar on board each boat so drinks and crisps can be purchased – perfect time for parents and grandparents to put their feet up with a glass of something chilled and enjoy a natter as well as the stunning views.

Voucher for Boat Trip Summer 2019 – Child Travels for Free

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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]

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Getting to Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2019

Arrive by Boat from Kingston or Richmond

Shuttle boat from Hampton Court Station to Show Entrance.

One of the most pleasurable ways to get to Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is to arrive by boat.

You can take the boat service from Richmond or Kingston  or the shuttle boat from Hampton Court station.

The shuttle boat service starts on Preview night – Mon 1st July running from 4pm – 11pm and continues daily throughout flower show week from 9am – 7pm.

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The BEST Summer night out

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]

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]

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