Thames Young Mariners
Outdoor experiences and activities at Thames Young Mariners in Ham.
The site was established 60 years ago. It spans 25 acres and features a 10-acre lake. The River Thames is where the site is located, between Richmond and Kingston.
Thames Young Mariners is located in a 200 acre public open space that is a local nature reserve. Thames Young Mariners, near London, is a popular place for schools and organisations to visit.
Our virtual tour
View our virtual tour of Thames Young Mariners
All of our centres are dog-free
While we adore our furry friends, we want to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all our visitors. Thank you for understanding.
The Adventure Zone (TAZ) activities
Situated on a contained lake alongside the Thames at Ham, Thames Young Mariners is perfect for a range of water based and land based activities for young people and families.
Book FUEL - Funded holiday programme
Exciting programme of Outdoor Adventurous Activities as part of the Feed Ur Everyday Lives (FUEL) funded Summer Holiday programme.
Directions to Thames Young Mariners
How to get to the centre
Accommodation
The accommodation on offer for residentials at Thames Young Mariners - you have the opportunity to stay in one of our magnificent Bell tent villages or for groups there is also the option of camping.
Activities at Thames Young Mariners
Description of all land and water activities available at Thames Young Mariners.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award residentials
Information for Operating Authority members/membership for:
Little Squirrels Forest School
A forest school 'Parent or career and toddler' 2 hour session for 18 months to 4 year olds and their parents or carers.
Catering
Eat Out Eat Well Gold Standard Award winning catering is available at Thames Young Mariners with all meals prepared freshly on site. Sample menus are available.
Conference and meeting rooms
We offer a range of formal and informal meeting and conference facilities with small meeting rooms for up to 10 people to a large meeting/conference room which can seat a maximum of 35 people; we can also provide on site catering.
Water Quality at Thames
Information about the water quality at Thames Young Mariners