Boat Hire, Construction and Repair.
Richmond Boat Services is a specialised team providing wooden boats for filming, corporate and private hire, as well as the construction and restoration of wooden boats.
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Boat Hire / Filming
Richmond Boat Services offers beautifully maintained wooden boats for film, television, commercial productions, and large private or corporate events.
For Film, TV & Commercials:
Our traditional wooden boats are available for on-location shoots, close-up details, and scenic B-roll. We adapt to your production needs with flexible scheduling and on-site support.
We are also able to build boats upon request to match a desired time period or style of boat.
Corporate & Private Parties
Our fleet can be hired out for corporate or large private parties such as weddings.
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The Great River Race
The Great River Race is London’s 21.6-mile river marathon from Millwall to Richmond, passing beneath the capital’s iconic bridges.
Founded in 1988, it has grown into Europe’s largest and most prestigious event of its kind - and we can help you take part, providing the boats and expertise needed to join the race.
Boat Building
With over 300 years of traditional craftsmanship, we specialise in building bespoke wooden boats and restoring vessels to their former glory.
From concept to launch, we bring timeless skill and precision to every project.