Hampton Court Garden Festival
The Royal Horticultural Societies annual Flower Show at Hampton Court Palace is the largest outdoor festival of flowers in the UK. This landmark event features show gardens, flower marquees, celebrity talks & shopping outlets all within the grounds of Henry VIII’s magnificent Hampton Court Palace.
During the Flower Show we will be operating our service between Richmond & Hampton Court. With exclusive use of Hampton Court Landing Stage, we can take you to or from the show entrance providing a picturesque journey which avoids bustling public transport.
All our cruises take place on traditional passenger boats with indoor & outdoor seating & a fully licensed bar.
Flower Show Dates & Opening Times
Monday 5th July 2021 (Preview Evening)
Opening Hours: 17:00 - 22:30
Tuesday 6th July 2021 - Wednesday 7th July 2021
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 19:00 (Show Only Open to Members of the Royal Horticultural Society)
Thursday 8th July 2021 - Saturday 10th July 2021
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday 11th July 2021
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Hampton Court Flower Show Timetable
During the Flower Show we will be operating extra sailings between Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage. We will be operating sailings at the following times, we may also add additional sailings during the Hampton Court Garden Festival to meet extra demand.
| From Richmond Landing Stage | |
| To Hampton Court Landing Stage |
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Timetable 11:15, 14:00 Thursday to Sunday Timetable 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 |
| From Hampton Court Landing Stage | |
| To Richmond Landing Stage |
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Timetable 12:45, 16:00 Thursday to Sunday Timetable 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 |
Please Note: Tickets booked through Thames River Boats do not include entry to the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Tickets for the festival must be booked seperately at: www.rhs.org.uk
Corporate & Private Hospitality
In addition to our public cruises, we can also provide private charters. A private cruise is the perfect choice for families, groups or corporate clients who are visiting the Flower Show. We can provide transportation to or from the show or a daytime or evening river cruise to complement an event taking place within the palace grounds. All our vessels have an open deck, fully licensed bar, heating & toilet facilities onboard. We can also provide catering options, entertainment & a range of arrival drinks including Champagne & Pimm’s.
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Boats
Cockney Sparrow
The Cockney Sparrow was built in 1976 at Eel Pie Island. She is a two level boat with a deceptively large enclosed saloon and an open top deck.
Connaught
This historic vessel, built by Salter Brothers Oxford in 1911, has plied the river for over a century
Princess Freda
Princess Freda was built in 1926 by T.C. Letcher on the Isle of Wight, and has been restored to a particularly high standard.
