As summer fades and the clocks change, the evenings begin to creep noticeably earlier and earlier and we become bedecked with long coats and woollen scarves. Here at Topsail we look forward to the Autumn and Christmas Season. With the bracing fresh air comes clear, crisp skies and the excitement of Bonfire Night Fireworks, Halloween, Christmas and what always feels like an enormous amount of Birthday celebrations. Cosy nights and hot drinks are order of the day. The Seasons changing is one of the joys of the British climate – while we may lament the summer’s end, forget not the beauty of autumn and the thrill of winter.
This is no truer than on the Thames. With the summer festivals and fair weather sailing over, Topsailors are gearing up for one of our highlights of the year: Christmas on the Thames. Sailing Barge Will is currently moored on the river by Tower Bridge ready and Captain, Tom Cook, is busy stoking the fire and making her shipshape for the Office Parties and Family Celebrations that fill the festive season.
Think of the hot scent of mulled wine in the air, warm and cosy evening meals in Sailing Barge Will’s wooden saloon and the glittering majesty of London’s sites on a clear dark night. Topsail and Sailing Barge Will can take your festive celebrations far beyond the local pub and into family and company folklore. And, if your mind’s not already begun plotting a party, our Sailing Barge will also stop the traffic and open Tower Bridge exclusively for your guests to marvel at!
Usefully, we have a new virtual tour where you can take a snoop round our Barge’s nooks and crannies before you commit! If you’re still unsure where a member of Topsail will take you round and show you the historic delights of one of the most special vessels on the river this Christmas.
While on the topic of Christmas parties, we must mention that our partners, Thames Leisure, also have an amazing array of Christmas Packages on their River Cruisers: William B, Dutch Master and Tideway. There is even an extraordinary deal on the charter of Tideway from £490 per four hour boat hire. Between us, we feel that we have really done our best this year offering a wide range of cruises to suit your Christmas Party needs. An evening on the Thames is really different so take your winter event out into the night sky!
By Guy Wimpory