Richmond-upon-Thames is a hidden gem just around the corner from central London, blending natural beauty with a village-like charm. Home to the iconic Richmond Park, you’ll find expansive green spaces where wild deer roam freely, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
The River Thames adds another layer of charm to Richmond-upon-Thames, offering opportunities for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and scenic riverside strolls. It’s the perfect spot for both adventure and a relaxing day out. Check out all the activities below!

Paddle Richmond runs paddleboarding and kayaking on the Thames at Richmond and Teddington, from group and private sessions to board and kayak hire and plastic-picking eco trips, plus bike hire, bike tours of Richmond Park and an intro mountain bike course. Floatin on Thames in Molesey shows here when it adds new dates.
Paddle Richmond's two-hour group paddleboard and kayak sessions are £59 per person, private sessions £75, paddleboard hire £45 and kayak hire £42.50. Its paddle skills and river safety class is £99, bike hire £30, bike tours £69 and the intro mountain bike course £150.
Yes. Paddle Richmond has November to March dates for group and private paddleboard and kayak sessions at Richmond, board and kayak hire, bike hire, bike tours and the mountain bike course. Teddington sessions, midweek offers and eco trips have dates from spring, and Floatin on Thames and Back of Beyond Adventures show here when they add new dates.
Families can book paddleboarding, kayaking and bike hire with Paddle Richmond on the Thames at Richmond, plus bike tours of Richmond Park and the river. The listings don't give minimum ages, so check each activity page before booking.
Paddle Richmond runs paddleboarding on the Thames at Richmond, with group and private sessions, paddleboard hire and an advanced class. It also runs kayaking, bike hire and bike tours.
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