Ferries

Ferry ports on the south and east coast such as Dover, Folkestone, Harwich, Ramsgate and Newhaven are all easily accessible from the west of London. All ports are approximately 130 miles from Reading and between them offer 100's of daily crossings between the UK and mainland Europe.

Thames River Boat runs regular scheduled services on the Thames, advance booking is not needed. The Chilterns area also has three heritage canals - the Grand Union, Oxford and the Kennet & Avon.

To visit in your own boat, information on navigating the tidal River Thames is available from:

Port of London Authority Bakers Hall 7 Harp Lane London EC3R 6LB

Port of London Authority Thames river information Tel: +44 (0) 20 7743 7900 Various timetabled waterbus services run along the Thames

Westminster Passenger Service Association (Upriver) Ltd timetables from Westminster, Kew and Richmond to Hampton Court Tel: +44 (0) 20 7930 2062/4721