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From regattas and riverside events to festivals and exhibitions, there's always something different to do on the River Thames. Take a look at what the river has to offer and get the date in your diary! Why not stay and enjoy the area.
Reading Walks Festival 2024 programme announced
11-19 May 2024
REDA, Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency, has announced the programme for the Reading Walks Festival 2024. Following on from last year’s successful inaugural festival, the 2024 festival will see almost 50 guided walks take place across nine days in May.
The Traditional Boat Festival is an exciting and fun filled weekend for families and traditional boat owners alike. It is a celebration of all that’s best in Boatbuilding and craftsmanship evoking the nostalgia of boating from a bygone era.
Royal Swan Upping
The annual Swan Upping event is a colourful event. The Royal Swan Uppers, who wear the scarlet uniform of Her Majesty The Queen, travel in traditional rowing skiffs together with Swan Uppers from the Vintners’ and Dyers’ livery companies over 5 days. Swan Upping takes place on the Thames between Sunbury and Abingdon, during July and plays an important role in the conservation of the mute swan. The full week’s schedule will be published during May 2023.
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Top 2024 Festivals, Regattas and Events along the River Thames
- MAY Reading Walks Festival
- MAY Windsor Royal Horse Show
- JUNE Henley Royal Regatta
- JULY Henley Festival
- JULY Royal Swan Upping
- JULY Thames Traditional Boat Festival
- AUGUST Rewind Festival South
- AUGUST Egham Royal Show
- SEPTEMBER Totally Thames
- SEPTEMBER Thames Path Challenge
- SEPTEMBER Regatta for the Disabled
- OCTOBER Henley Literary Festival
- OCTOBER Cliveden Literary Festival
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Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
The Marlow Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the regatta course on the Sunday of the Marlow Town…
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Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
16th June 2024London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
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New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
31st December 2024Thames Traditional Boat Festival
An exciting and fun day out for the whole family, a celebration of all that's best in British…
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Takes Place
19th July 2024-21st July 2024Thames Path Challenge
A stunning route with scenery that's steeped in history, and a superb backdrop for a festival of…
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Thames Path Challenge
8th September 2024-10th September 2024Henley Literary Festival
Oone of the UK’s most popular literary festivals, bringing together punters and pundits from far…
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Takes Place
28th September 2024-6th October 2024London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises
The best night in town is on the river! Wine, dine and dance on this great dinner cruise on the…
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The London Showboat Cruise On The Thames
8th August 2024-31st March 2025Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
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Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
31st December 2024Hobbs of Henley 1 hour sightseeing
Hobbs of Henley's passenger vessels the Consuta, the Hibernia and The Waterman operate frequent…
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1 hour sightseeing
1st April 2024-30th September 2024Marlow Carnival
Each year Higginson Park hosts the Marlow Carnival which is now a well-established annual tradition.
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Marlow Carnival
14th September 2024Final Fiesta at Royal Windsor Racecourse
Get ready to enjoy the world of Monday Night Racing at Royal Windsor Racecourse! The moment you…
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Final Fiesta Raceday
19th August 2024Windsor Championship Dog Show
Enjoy a Summer's day out under the ramparts of Windsor Castle, on the banks of the River Thames at…
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Windsor Championship Dog Show 2024
27th June 2024-30th June 2024Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise
Cruises to Goring on Thames
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Goring Circular Cruise
26th May 2024Goring Circular Cruise
26th May 2024Cruise to Goring
26th May 2024Cruise to Goring
9th June 2024Goring Circular Cruise
9th June 2024Goring Circular Cruise
23rd June 2024Cruise to Goring
23rd June 2024Goring Circular Cruise
7th July 2024Cruise to Goring
7th July 2024Cruise to Goring
28th July 2024Goring Circular Cruise
28th July 2024Cruise to Goring
11th August 2024Goring Circular Cruise
11th August 2024Cruise to Goring
8th September 2024Goring Circular Cruise
8th September 2024Cruise to Goring
22nd September 2024Goring Circular Cruise
22nd September 2024Goring Circular Cruise
12th May 2025Cruise to Goring
12th May 2025- 1Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
- 2London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
- 3Thames Traditional Boat Festival
- 4Thames Path Challenge
- 5Henley Literary Festival
- 6London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises
- 7Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 8Hobbs of Henley 1 hour sightseeing
- 9Marlow Carnival
- 10Final Fiesta at Royal Windsor Racecourse
- 11Windsor Championship Dog Show
- 12Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise