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Boat Trips to Hampton Court Palace | Tickets, Timings, Route & More

Once Henry VIII's most famous residence, the Hampton Court Palace is a must-visit during your visit to London. Five centuries later, the palace still houses a large number of arms, ostentatious fine art, and tapestries from the bygone era. Additionally, it is famous for its gardens, maze, the annual Hampton Court Palace Festival, and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. For those who wish to skip the crowds and explore at a leisurely pace, the Hampton Court Boat Ride is a great option. Read on to learn all about Hampton Court Boat Rides, timings, duration, and more. 

Practical Information on Boat Trips to Hampton Court Palace

  • Departure Points: Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage
  • Operating Hours: From Richmond Landing Stage - 11:15 AM, 2 PM
    From Kew Pier - Subject to Availability.
  • Hampton Court Landing Stage Address:  Hampton Court Landing Stage, 64 Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
  • Cruise Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Hampton Court Palace Ashore Duration: 30 minutes
  • Direct Routes to Reach Hampton Court Palace: Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage
  • Best time to take Hampton Court Boat Rides: 11.15 AM

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Why Take a Hampton Court Boat Ride?

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Hampton Court Boat Ride Routes

Hampton Court Boats Route

Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court 

Timings: 11.15 AM and 2 PM

Duration: 3.5 hours

This downriver cruise takes passengers through the beautiful Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames and allows them the chance to get off Hampton Court and explore. Passengers can also disembark at Kew Pier. While you won’t be able to see everything at Hampton Court Palace in 30 minutes, you can visit the key highlights like Tudor Palace, the garden, and the Maze. 

Additionally, the Hampton Court Boats are traditional passenger boats that come with a fully licensed bar, restaurant, and toilet facilities. So, the trip itself is quite enjoyable.

Hampton Court Boat Ride

Westminster - Kew - Richmond - Hampton Court 

Timings: Subject to availability

Duration: 3 hours

Between April to October, you can find two cruise trip services to Hampton court. These trips cover the majority of the points in both directions on the river. So, if you wish to explore Hampton Court, you’ll have to organize accommodation nearby or figure out another way to get back to London. 

This trip will cover essential points starting from Westminster Pier to Kew Gardens and through Richmond and Kingston before arriving at Hampton Palace. Now, if you wish to spend a whole day at Hampton Court, you can get additional services for the one-hour trip to the palace at Richmond.

Hampton Court Boat Ride View

Hampton Court Boat trips allow you to check multiple places off your London bucket list as it covers the majority of the key highlights. Here are few of the attractions that is covered on the boat ride:

Hampton Court Boats Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a 300-acre botanical garden that is home to one of the largest collections of flora and fungi. The UNESCO World Heritage site boasts over 50,000 different kinds of living plants. You can even relax at the various cafés and restaurants. 

Hampton Court Boats Richmond

Richmond Park

Richmond Park is one of the city’s eight Royal Parks and covers a massive 2500 acres of land. It is home to many ancient trees and a huge range of rare species of fungi and fauna and also features the famous Tamsin off-road cycle Trail and Isabella Plantation woodland gardens.

Hampton Court Boats Syon House

Syon House

The Syon House, the home of the Duke of Northumberland, is one of the last great houses of London. With over 400 years of history, this house features some amazing architecture, a wealth of art and history within its walls. It also has a 200-acre park that you can walk through. 

Hampton Court Boats Thames

Marble Hill House

Built for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II, the Marble Hill house paved the way for architectural advances. Its design has more or less become the standard model for the Georgian English villas and plantation houses in the American colonies.

Hampton Court Boats Ham House

Ham House and Garden

Ham House is another famous 17th-century house that’s located in Richmond upon Thames. In addition to its famous gardens, this Stuart mansion is also recognized for its collection of furniture, textiles, and art. Most importantly, it’s considered to be one of the most haunted houses in Great Britain. 

Hampton Court Boats Lock

Teddington Lock 

Teddington Lock is a famous and complex lock on the river Thames that consists of three separate locks and a weir. You’ll be able to pass through it on your Hampton Court Boat ride as it’s situated between Ham and Teddington. This historical Lock was built in 1810. So, keep those cameras charged.

Hampton Court Boats Albert Bridge

Albert Bridge 

This famous bridge/monument was built in 1859 and is located on the Thames River. The Royal Albert Bridge is a railway bridge that’s of immense cultural significance, so much so that it is featured on the UK £2 coin. Except for Tower Bridge, Albert Bridge is the only Thames road bridge in central London never to have been replaced.

Hampton Court Boats London Eye

London Eye

The London Eye or the Millennium Wheel is a massive observation wheel that’s located on the bank of the River Thames. Additionally, It also happens to be Europe's tallest observation wheel and has over 3 million visitors annually. It takes a whopping 30 minutes for one trip!

Hampton Court Boats Westminister

Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster is the famous House of Parliament. It is the meeting place for not only the House of Commons but also the House of Lords. Named after the neighboring Westminster Abbey, this historical Palace is situated on the River Thames. 

Hampton Court Boats Lambeth

Lambeth Palace

The Lambeth Palace has been the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for nearly 800 years. This beautiful palace is located on the south bank of the River Thames and is a mere 400 yards from the Palace of Westminster. 




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