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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.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay then why not have a look at our great selection of accommodation providers along the River Thames.
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
Highlights
New Year's Eve Galaxy Plus Cruise with City Cruises
LONDON'S NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE ON THE THAMES
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London's Erasmus New Year's Eve Cruise
31st December 2024New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise with City Cruises
New Years Ever Dinner Cruise with City Cruises
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New Years Eve Dinner Cruise with City Cruises
31st December 2024Marlow 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 2024Late Night Christmas Shopping In Marlow
Each year the Marlow High Street closes for the Marlow traditional late night shopping event.…
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5th December 2024Afternoon Tea On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
Afternoon Tea cruise on the Upper Thames in Reading.
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Afternoon Tea On The Thames
15th June 2024Afternoon Tea On The Thames
13th July 2024Afternoon Tea on the Thames
18th August 2024Afternoon Tea On The Thames
14th September 2024Galaxy 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 2024Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise
45, 60 & 90 Minute scheduled River Thames cruises from the Caversham Pier, Thameside Promenade,…
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Thames Meander 60 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Thames Explorer 90 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Thames Experience Cruise 45 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
Surprise and delight your Dad with something extra special this Father’s Day celebrating at…
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Father’s Day
16th June 2024Ascot Farmers' Market
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and…
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June
16th June 2024July
21st July 2024August
18th August 2024September
15th September 2024October
20th October 2024November
17th November 2024December
15th December 2024Vintage Afternoon Tea Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
A quintessentially English afternoon tea with a twist, on the spectacular New Orleans, Henley on…
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Father's Day Vintage Afternoon Tea
16th June 2024July
21st July 2024August
25th August 2024September
15th September 2024Mother's Day
10th March 2025May
12th May 2025Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
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Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
31st December 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
Cream Tea Cruise to Pangbourne.
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Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
7th June 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
12th July 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
9th August 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
6th September 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
3rd May 2025- 1New Year's Eve Galaxy Plus Cruise with City Cruises
- 2New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise with City Cruises
- 3Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
- 4Late Night Christmas Shopping In Marlow
- 5Afternoon Tea On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
- 6Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 7Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise
- 8Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
- 9Ascot Farmers' Market
- 10Vintage Afternoon Tea Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
- 11Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 12Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise with Thames Rivercruise