London Kayak Tours: Hampton Court Tour

A 90-minute paddle along the Thames, guided by an instructor, starting and finishing at Ye Olde Swan public slipway in Thames Ditton, KT7 0QQ. The tour takes you past plenty of wildlife, pretty houseboats, and the highlight of the historic Hampton Court Palace with its iconic golden gates. It was built for Cardinal Wolsey by King Henry VIII, who then took it back and extended it.