River Thames Alliance                                                                       

Telephone: 08708 506 506 

Website: www.visitthames.co.uk

This year why not... Discover a day of boating fun. Discover how to paddle a canoe. Discover river wildlife. Discover a host of family attractions. This year why not... Discover Your River Thames.

Come to their stand to find out from The River Thames Alliance Marketing Partnership (RTAMP) how you can make the most of the River Thames, the ideal place to take a short break or enjoy a day out.  RTAMP is a partnership of public and private sector organisations, set up in June 2003 to promote River Thames as a leisure destination.

The River Thames is easily reached from London – just half an hour on the train - and there's plenty to see and do, from attractions such as Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, to boat trips, walking and fishing. End your day with a stay in a superb riverside hotel offering award-winning food.

Make the most of special offers during Discover Your River Thames 2010, from 1 April to 31 October.  Download a children's "passport to fun" from our website from 29 May and collect stickers at participating riverside venues to get an exciting free gift and entry into our grand prize draw.

For more information and to register for special offers visit www.visitthames.co.uk/discover2010.

Passenger Boat Association

Telephone: 01252 560027 

Website: www.passengerboats.co.uk 

Discover new and enticing views of town, country and historic high-spots from pleasure boats on nature’s own highways.

From London’s River Thames to historic cities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor and Bath, and from Scottish lochs and coastline to inland rivers and canals, the opportunities for exploring the UK by water are limitless. Whether celebrating in style or looking for an unusual meeting venue, try chartering a boat for a special occasion. Flexible options include wining, dining and stopping off for a stroll – even hiring a jazz band! Why not experience a riverside festival - the famous Henley Royal Regatta, for example?

History lovers will be impressed too! Experience a slice of heritage on board a 1920s hotel boat, a surviving Dunkirk vessel or a Victorian steam launch - gleaming varnish and polished brass guaranteed!  

Beale Park

Telephone: 0844 826 1761 

Website: www.bealepark.co.uk 

Beale Park, part of the Child Beale Trust, is located on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, providing visitors with a stunning backdrop for a relaxing and entertaining day out.

The Park is home to a unique collection of rare and endangered birds, with a walk-through aviary, an owlery and animal favorites including monkeys, prairie dogs, meerkats, Raccoons, Coati and wallabies. Ideal for all ages, younger visitors have a choice of several adventure play areas including the UK’s only Little Tikes Village.  While others can enjoy a walk in the Jubilee Water Gardens, discover more about the world around them, take to the water with a river cruise or treat themselves to a meal in the Peacock Restaurant.    

So for a relaxing and entertaining day out, visit Beale Park on the A329 just outside Pangbourne in Berkshire.  Tel: 0844 826 1762.  www.bealepark.co.uk

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