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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
Thames 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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19th July 2024-21st July 2024New 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 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 2024Totally Thames
Totally Thames takes place over the month of September and brings the river to life via an exciting…
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1st September 2024-30th September 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 2024Henley Town and Visitors Regatta
The Henley Town and Visitors' Regatta provides an opportunity for the locals and visitors to watch…
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29th July 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
An early evening cruise on the Upper Thames.
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Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
7th May 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
21st May 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
11th June 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
25th June 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
9th July 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
23rd July 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
6th August 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
20th August 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
3rd September 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
17th September 2024Henley Women's Regatta
The Henley Women’s Regatta is the premier rowing regatta for Women in the UK. Over one thousand…
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16th June 2024-18th June 2024London New Year's Eve Stargazer 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 2024Disco Night On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
Afternoon Tea cruise on the Upper Thames in Reading.
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Disco Night On The Thames
20th April 2024Disco Night On The Thames
18th May 2024Disco Night On The Thames
10th August 2024Disco Night on the Thames
16th November 2024Disco Night On The Thames
7th December 2024Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise
Cruises to Goring on Thames
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Goring Circular Cruise
12th May 2024Cruise to Goring
12th May 2024Goring 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 2024Easter at Danesfield House
Come and join our annual Easter egg hunt with our very own resident Easter Bunny! Kids aged up…
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Season
1st April 2024-2nd April 2024- 1Thames Traditional Boat Festival
- 2New Year's Eve Galaxy Plus Cruise with City Cruises
- 3Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 4Totally Thames
- 5London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
- 6Henley Town and Visitors Regatta
- 7Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
- 8Henley Women's Regatta
- 9London New Year's Eve Stargazer Cruise with City Cruises
- 10Disco Night On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
- 11Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise
- 12Easter at Danesfield House