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"All
I know is, we can't wait to get out there again" - Dara
O'Brien
Thames skiff hire is a traditional boating holiday company
based on the Thames River in London. We offer a comprehensive
range of unique holidays tailored to your requirements. Many
of our classic boats are over a hundred years old, and have
been seen in Hollywood films such as Skakespeare In Love,
Great Expectations, and Harry Potter and the the Goblet of
Fire.
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| This nineteenth century "activity holiday" is making a
comeback. A camping skiff holiday can offer a complete escape from the everyday
frustrations of the 21st century, however you may choose to make some contact
with todays riverside pubs, restaurants and occasional B&B. You will soon
learn to handle our boats and become part of an age old boating tradition as
described by Jerome K Jerome in " Three Men in a Boat, not forgetting the dog "
1889. |
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| What is a Thames Skiff ?
Skiffs are wooden rowing boats about 26 feet long, built for
ease of handling and efficient traveling. At night a canvas
cover converts the entire craft into a snug tent with room
for three people to sleep aboard. The cover can also provide
weather protection during the day. You can expect to travel
12-20 miles a day. Handling the boat is quickly mastered,
so you do not need to be an experienced oarsperson.
Our boats are used every year in the traditional swan marking
event. Click
Here to see our boats in action. Our boats can also be
seen in the latest Harry Potter film!
Not sure where to start your holiday from? Click Here for
detailed maps and more information on the sites and towns
along the river. |
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The Financial Times recently ran an article on our camping skiff holidays. Click Here to read all about it.
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