Iconic River. Unforgettable Experiences.
Hire a traditional wooden rowing skiff beside Richmond Bridge and see the Thames the way it's meant to be seenfrom the water.Your River. Your Day.
Just minutes from Richmond town centre, our boats wait on the towpath beside the bridge. No experience needed — we’ll show you the basics, hand you the oars and let the river do the rest. Drift past the meadows, moor up for a picnic, or simply mess about in boats for an hour or an afternoon.
Traditional wooden skiffs
Hand-built and cared for in a working boatyard. A world away from plastic hire boats.
Easy and safe for everyone
Buoyancy aids, a friendly briefing and calm water. Safety comes first, always.
A perfect Richmond day out
Two minutes from the bridge, close to pubs, parks and the riverside walk.
Built by hand. Kept alive by hand.
Our skiffs come from a living tradition of Thames boatbuilding — meet the people and the craft behind them.
Sleep on the river.
Camping skiffs arrive in March 2027 — be the first to know.
Looking for boat building, restoration or film work? Visit our sister yard, Richmond Boat Services.
