Kew Pier Charters & Cruises with Thames River Boats

Kew Pier

Kew Pier is situated on the South shore of the River Thames next to Kew Bridge. The pier is a short walk from the historic Royal Botanic Gardens At Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Charters & cruises from Kew Pier are operated by Thames River Boats. For private hire enquiries from Kew, Richmond or Hampton Court please click the link below to visit the Thames River Boats website.

Thames River Boats

Thames River Boats operate cruises between Westminster Pier, Chiswick Pier, Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage, Hammertons Ferry Pier (Twickenham), Kingston & Hampton Court.

Public cruises from Kew Pier return on Wednesday 15th April 2026. Click the link below to visit the Thames River Boats website & find out more about their services.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

With a wide range of flora & fauna the Royal Botanic Gardens are one of the most biodiverse locations in London. The gardens were founded as a botanic garden by Princess Augusta in 1759 & were eventually opened to the public in 1840.

Kew Palace

Kew Palace is the smallest of the Royal Palaces & is situated in the Royal Botanic Gardens. The house was built for the London silk merchant Samuel Fortrey before being purchased by George II & Queen Caroline. Kew Palace is open during the Summer months & is a must see when visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens.

London Museum of Water & Steam

The London Museum of Water & Steam is situated in the old waterworks at Brentford. The museum is home to a variety of steam engines & pumps that collectively tell the story of London’s drinking water. On select days throughout the year the museum fire up the engines for a day of steam.