The Handmade Fair Hampton Court – arrive by boat
Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Fair – 15-17th September on The Green at Hampton Court
Save 15% on entrance ticket
Visitors to fair save £2 on boat trip ticket.
September is the perfect time for learning, and there’s no better place to pick up a new hobby than at The Handmade Fair.
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. [read more]
We are recruiting for a Bars Manager – Kingston upon Thames
Turk Launches are a 300 year old river-boat company that runs river cruises between Kingston, Richmond and Hampton Court Palace. During April – October we run a daily tripping service. Private charter is available all year round.
We are looking to recruit a Bars Manager to work at our riverside base in Kingston-upon-Thames. This role would ideally suit a person who has worked as an assistant bar manager or has hospitality experience and enjoys working with a team. [read more]
A fun, really easy to plan for night out
It’s time to de-stress from the day job and have some fun! Gather your friends for a fun night out on a Turks Disco Cruise.
It’s one of the easiest night’s out to organise enjoying stunning views of the river Thames and ‘letting go’ on one of the liveliest dance floors in town! [read more]
Food Feasts & Fun this Bank Hols
Extra boat trips will be running this bank holiday weekend and there is plenty of fun to explore along the Thames. Take a look….
Hampton Court Palace
BBC Good Food Feast 26 – 28 August
Set in the magnificent Hampton Court Palace gardens
To browse…
Delicious artisan producers
Stellar line up of cooks and chefs
Fabulous entertainment
Family fun and great, live music.
Ticket price includes free entry to Hampton Court Palace: BBC Good Food Feast.
To do…
Alongside the Food Feast, explore the magnificent history of Hampton Court Palace with its Maze, Digital Missions and Magic Garden.
Best eating out:
Sample a summer celebration of food & drink at the BBC Good Food Feast
Richmond
To browse…
- Richmond Foodies on Saturday August 26th in Heron Square
- Duck Pond Artisan Market on Sunday August 27th in Heron Square
- Browse local and ethical food and artisan crafts – all in a beautiful setting with live music in Richmond’s Heron Square, just 1 minute walk from Turk’s pier.
To do…
- Rowing boat hire
- Cycle hire
Best eating out:
- White Cross pub – opposite our pier
- The Ivy Cafe – just opened, 1 minute from our pier
- The Bingham – beautiful riverside views, 5 minute walk from our pier
Read: What’s on along Richmond Riverside
Kingston
To browse…
- Cosmopolitan riverside
- Canbury gardens
- Kingston Market
- Fabulous shopping – John Leiws, Bentalls Centre and many quirky independents along the side streets
To do…
- Just a great place to shop and eat
- Plenty to watch along the river
Best eating out:
- You’ll find most delicious cuisines along the riverside: Comptoir Libanese, Busabi Eathai, Jackson Rye, Cau and Steins are just some of the reputable restaurants with riverside views
- Boaters Inn (pictured) in Canbury Gardens is a lovely pub with a BBQ garden where you can watch the world go by
Read: Where to eat along Kingston Riverside
Extra boat trips running – arrive by boat
Extra boat trips will be running all weekend to Kingston, Richmond & Hampton Court Palace.
Boat tickets purchased on board.
Bar on board each boat – sip a chilled drink on deck and watch the world go by.
2 FREE Boat Trip offers for Kids – School Holidays
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.
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 24 July to Wednesday 30 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:
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]
A fun day out on the Thames – explore by boat
When you have family or friends to stay, why not kick back and relax for a few hours along the river Thames where there are plenty of activities happening.
Take a look…
Summer Jazz Cruise along the River Thames!
If you love jazz music and boats – you won’t want to miss the Turk Launches Sunday Afternoon Jazz Cruise along the River Thames.
For a moment, you may just envisage New Orleans as you step on board the New Southern Belle – a flambouyant Mississippi Style Steam Sterner, whilst the sounds of traditional jazz plays in the background. [read more]
Arrive by Boat to Hampton Court Palace Festival
Sunshine, stunning location and live music – Hampton Court Palace Festival is the summer evening of summer evenings!
Held in the atmospheric palace gardens, a wide repertoire of artists to suit all tastes will be performing – whether you like jazz, classic, opera, soul or pop.
Did you know that to make it even more of a special occasion you can arrive by boat to Hampton Court Palace – in time for when the Palace Gardens open for the concert from 5.30pm? [read more]
A fun night out in Kingston upon Thames
So here’s the dilemma! You want to plan a cracking night out with friends in Kingston upon Thames where you can have a good laugh and let your hair down on the dance floor.
But there’s no way on earth you want to hit a nightclub. [read more]
Lazy lunches – eating out on 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 London South Bank mayhem – just fabulous views and a choice of cuisines that easily rivals the West End.
Boat trips run between Kingston, Richmond & Hampton Court Palace – check timetable. Yep, it’s that easy…
