A fascinating insight into generations of the Royal family followed by a riverboat picnic. It’s a holiday highlight.
Close to London and a pleasant drive, Hampton Court was the jewel in Henry Vlll’s crown. The chance to see it in situ with the baroque palace of William and Mary, built some 150 years later offers a unique insight into a span of English History like no other.
As well as the magnificent architecture, the grounds and gardens of Hampton Court are world famous, from the maze to the huge grape vine, the long avenue of topiaried Yews leading down the river and the beautiful boat house, it sometimes seems as if Hampton Court has more to offer than all of England’s other palaces put together.
And after all this excess of grandeur what could be more pleasant than a picnic on the river aboard the delightful Princess Freda, a piece of British History herself having been part of the armada of ‘little ships’ that saved the British Army from Hitler at Dunkirk in the summer of 1940.
Posted By : C1160DBmichellep
Very friendly and relaxing day. Mark was knowledgeable with his history and enjoyed telling us stories about court life and took photos for us too. A delightful picnic basket was provided for the river trip at the end if the day. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-06-23 16:06:40 
Posted By : 985margueriteh
Mark Cairnes was a brilliant & accommodating guide! He was timely, professional and ensured our experience was memorable and our expectations were met. Great fun!
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Posted On : 2022-09-18 06:28:37
Posted By : W4738BObarbaras
It would be difficult to say which part of the Hampton Court & Thames Riverboat Picnic outing is my favorite - Hampton Court or the Riverboat Picnic.
As a long time fan of English history, I could not have asked for a better guide through Hampton Court. The level of historical detail interspersed with interesting anecdotes transformed a walk through a beautiful old building into a glimpse of a home where people lived and worked.
The Riverboat cruise down the Thames and the delicious picnic provided offered a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of London.
Both of these experiences combined to make a lovely day out.
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Posted On : 2022-09-05 14:10:09
