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Come rain or shine there’s always something special to do on the River Thames. From boating events to music festivals, you won’t be disappointed. A full list of events on the River Thames is shown below.

 

28 April 2008 to 27 June 2008   

EventBanbury Horton Hospital - Art Exhibition

An exhibiton by Michele Field with a special theme of striking rose canvases.
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1 May 2008 to 1 May 2008   

EventBournemouth Symphony Orchestra

A rousing concert to be performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under the supremely gifted Russian conductor Yakov Kreizburg and featuring Julia Fischer as soloist.
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1 May 2008 to 31 May 2008   

EventOxford Balloon Fiesta

The sky above Cutteslowe Park fills with colourful balloons once again as Oxford's Balloon Fiesta returns for another year.
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1 May 2008 to 4 May 2008   

EventCAMRA Real Ale Festival

A celebration of Real Ale by the Thames, organised by CAMRA, Reading.
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2 May 2008 to 29 May 2008   

EventOxford Town Hall Art Show by Michele Field

An interesting collection of original local landscapes and waterways.
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3 May 2008 to 3 August 2008   

EventDiscovering Archaeology: The Work of Berkshire Archaeology

Discover what the Berkshire Archaeology team does to manage, protect, record and conserve the archaeology of east Berkshire.
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3 May 2008 to 5 May 2008   

EventThames Valley Rally

The Thames Valley Rally is the first major motor boating event of the year on the Thames and attracts a large number of boaters and spectators.
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3 May 2008 to 4 May 2008   

EventFestival of Model Boating

A festival of model boating for all to enjoy, organised by the Mid-Thames Model Boat Club.
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3 May 2008 to 5 May 2008   

EventLive Crafts and Thames Valley Country Food Fair

The idyllic tranquil setting of the river Thames provides the perfect backdrop for up to 100 of the UK's finest artists/craftmakers displaying 1000's of unique products.
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3 May 2008 to 3 May 2008   

EventWell-spring! A writing day beside the water

Another popular day writing in the Museum's unique riverside setting.
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3 May 2008 to 26 May 2008   

EventArtweeks Open House Exhibition in Kidlington

You are very welcome to visit Michele Field's open house and studio located in Kidlington.
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3 May 2008 to 5 May 2008   

EventHenry VIII at Hampton Court Palace

Henry in his private moments
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4 May 2008 to 4 May 2008   

EventWallingford Regatta

An all day event held at Dorney Lake, Eton
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5 May 2008 to 5 May 2008   

EventDuck Derby

Held at 3.00pm during the annual May Fair at Henley.
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5 May 2008 to 5 May 2008   

EventKingston May Merrie

Kingston town centre sets the stage with an eclectic mix of music, dance and community entertainment at the annual May Merrie.
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5 May 2008 to 5 May 2008   

EventBell Boat Races - Teams of 8

Races fun for all ages!
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8 May 2008 to 11 May 2008   

EventRoyal Windsor Horse Show

Royal Windsor Horse Show is a celebration of all things equestrian. It combines top sporting and competition action with a spectacular venue.
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8 May 2008 to 11 May 2008   

EventMotor Torpedo Boat 102

The Motor Toerpedo Boat will pass under London Bridge on route to Teddington lock and will then proceed to Windsor.
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10 May 2008 to 4 October 2008   

EventThe Sea, The Sea

The Sea in all its moods has inspired generations. Enjoy paintings and drawings from the Museum collection and a programme of live music inspired by the sea, performed by the members of the Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra.
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10 May 2008 to 10 May 2008   

EventMeadow Madness

The Reading Children's Festival's launch event.
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10 May 2008 to 6 July 2008   

EventNew Regatta Exhibition

A striking new exhibition about the pain of being beaten in competition is coming to the River & Rowing Museum.
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11 May 2008 to 18 May 2008   

EventGet Afloat 2008

Get afloat on the River Thames for half price on 11-18 May 2008.
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11 May 2008 to 11 May 2008   

EventThames Bridges Bike Ride

A charity ride crossing 14 bridges from Tower Bridge to Hampton Court organised by The Stroke Association.
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11 May 2008 to 11 May 2008   

EventRiverside Charity Spectacular

A fantastic display of 600 Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and other classic cars. Dunkirk little ships, other classic craft and a flypast by battle of Britian memorial flight.
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16 May 2008 to 16 May 2008   

EventThe Sea, The Sea

A brief introduction to the sea exhibition with curators Elaine Blake and Angela Houghton.
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17 May 2008 to 17 May 2008   

EventThames Ditton Regatta

Athletes come from far and wide, as well as the local community, to compete in a number of different races
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21 May 2008 to 24 May 2008   

EventOxford University's Summer Eights

Every year 15,000 spectators line the banks of the Isis as 150 crews race upstream in order to secure their place in the historic ‘bumps charts’
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24 May 2008 to 26 May 2008   

EventHenry VIII at Hampton Court Palace

Henry VIII claims the palace!
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24 May 2008 to 25 May 2008   

EventRiver Safety Day

A fun filled family event with a meanful message
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25 May 2008 to 26 May 2008   

Event17th Century Life and Times Re-enactment

Re-enactment of life in the 17th Century, staged at the historic Mapledurham House and Watermill.
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28 May 2008 to 28 May 2008   

EventArchaeology Top to Bottom

Help us make a cross-section of the soil under Reading.
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28 May 2008 to 28 May 2008   

EventSuper Scarecrow

Spend a fun day creating a super scarecrow with the kids.
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29 May 2008 to 29 May 2008   

EventCome and see the Berkshire Archaeology Sites and Monuments Record

Has any archaeology been found where you live? This is an opportunity to look at the records of all known archaeological monuments and finds from the prehistoric through to the modern.
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29 May 2008 to 29 May 2008   

EventWildlife on the Move Cruise

The wildlife of the River Thames is well known for providing the inspiration for Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'. Now you can be equally inspired by the River's wildlife by joining one of Hobbs of Henly's special 'wildlife watching' cruises this summer.
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