Boating in London
Being on the water in London is a totally new
way of experiencing the city. Over the last decade opportunities to
make a splash in London have really increased with major investment
in the Docklands, groundbreaking preparations for the Olympics and
the restoration of many of the capital's most iconic reservoirs and
waterways.
Now, it’s much easier to get involved in water
activities, whether you’re cable-skiing and ringo racing on a lake
at Chertsey, chartering a luxury motor yacht along the Thames or
kayaking in Surrey Docks Watersport Centre on a hot summer’s day.
London is a place of diversity and innovation so expect the
unexpected!
Boating Hotspots in London
river thames
Any plan to get on the water in London is
likely to involve this majestic river. Iconic landmarks line
the way, from Hampton Court to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben,
the Tower of London and the Thames Barrier.
london reservoirs
Londoners need lots of drinking water, which is great news for
watersports enthusiasts as the city is served by 23 reservoirs.
east london & Docklands
London Docklands today bear little resemblance to the scruffy
depots and boatyards of the 19th and 20th
centuries.
south east london
A complete range of watersports activities are just waiting for
you to try them out in south east London.
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