Benn's Island, Private river island in Hampton, United Kingdom
The 0.1-acre island sits in the River Thames above Molesey Lock, featuring a raised clubhouse supported by deep foundation pilings.
Originally named Church Eyot and Kember's Eyot around 1700, the island later took its name from the family operating Benn's Boatyard until 1947.
Hampton Sailing Club has occupied the island since 1945, offering sailing activities and sharing the reach with school watersports clubs and Molesey Boat Club.
Access to the island is possible through a manually operated pedestrian chain ferry at the downstream end, connecting to Benn's Alley on the northern bank.
The water between the island and the nearby bank maintains shallow depths, allowing careful navigation exclusively for small vessels.
GPS coordinates: 51.41222,-0.36333
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:15
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