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The Thames is navigable for 124 miles in the non-tidal stretch from Teddington Lock, near the western outskirts of London, to Lechlade in Gloucestershire.

Downstream from Dachet, you can cruise past Magna Carta Island and enjoy the great expanse of Runnymede. Approaching the eastern limit of navigation for hire cruisers at Teddington is Hampton Court.

Upstream from Windsor is fashionable Maidenhead and you can visit other familiar Thames-side places with names straight from the history books - Marlow, Henley, Pangbourne, Wallingford and many more.

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This 18th Century National Trust property houses a rich collection of pictures. Landscaped park and water gardens.

Medieval Manor House remains with gardens open regularly. Harcourt family chapel in village dates back to 1470.

A prosperous market town for 900 years with a wealth of sights and interests including the Abbey and Guildhall. The old Gaol built for French prisoners of the Napoleonic Wars is now an arts and leisure centre (with swimming pool).

Iron age fort. Well worth a climb to the top for one of the great panoramic views over the Thames valley.

Elegant town blending old and modern with much to see. Isaal Walton's stretch of river, commemorated by the 'Compleat Angler' inn, now a luxury hotel!

Renowned as the home of the Astor family, it is now a luxury hotel, but some parts are still open to the public at weekends. The gardens which are worth the visit alone, are open daily throughout the season. (A National Trust property.)