Publications
Useful leaflets
We've put together several useful leaflets that'll help you make the most of the River Thames. You can download them or request a printed copy from the bottom of the page. You'll need Adobe Acrobat to view any leafets you download. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it here.
Revealing the River Thames
This is a handy leaflet which opens out as a map, providing useful information of how to spend your time on the river with ideas such as walking the Thames Path National Trail, hiring a boat, which tourist attractions to visit and where to spend the night. Download "Revealing the River Thames".
A User's Guide to the River Thames
This is a comprehensive guide to safe navigation on the non-tidal Thames. Aimed at all river users, this guide is full of useful information such as lock opening hours, bridge heights, moorings and slipways and telephone numbers. Updated in 2008. Download "User's Guide to the River Thames"
Get Afloat on the River Thames
This guide gives you all the information you need to get out on the water. We've provided a comprehensive list of all the boat operators on the non-tidal Thames including contact details and services. Updated in 2006. Download "Get Afloat on the River Thames"
Go Camping on the River Thames
This guide to camping is perfect for organising a camping trip or when planning to walk the Thames Path. It lists campsites on or near the non-tidal Thames and includes contact numbers, location, number of pitches and facilities provided at each site. Updated in 2006.Download "Go Camping on the River Thames"
River Thames - Tips for Visiting Boaters
This leaflet is full of useful advice to help you enjoy cruising on the non-tidal Thames, especially if it is your first visit. From tips on using the Thames locks and mooring up to details on flow conditions and licensing - it's all in this handy guide. Download "Tips for visiting boaters"
River Thames - Walks around Buscot
This guide is ideal for those who like a stroll in the countryside. It contains three detailed walks of varying lengths to help you explore the surrounding area of Buscot Lock. Download "River Thames - Walks around Buscot"
River Thames Locks and Weirs
This guide is designed to teach children, and adults the history of locks and weirs and how they work. It also encourages everybody to be safe near water by giving important warnings about the hidden dangers of the river. Children can also use the leaflet to collect water safety stickers from lock sites to get free entry to the Wind in the Willows exhibition at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley. Download "Rivers Thames Locks and Weirs"
Get Active on the River Thames
This leaflet is a handy guide for people in search of ideas about activities to do on the Thames. It includes information on rowing, canoeing, sailing, camping, cycling, fishing and walking. It also opens up as a map. Download "Get Active on the River Thames"
Out and About Guides
Out and About Guides are a series of pamphlets (39 in total) covering the non-tidal river from Lechlade to Teddington Lock. Each guide is presented in map form, covering one lock and the reach upstream of it. Download Out and About Guides
Other publications
Boating
Go Canoeing published by the British Marine Federation (BMF).
Boatyards Marinas and Services around the River Thames published by Thames Boating Trades Association (TBTA).
Walking
The Chilterns Conservation Board have produced two leaflets:
Henley on Thames - A choice of walks from Henley along the River Thames into the Chiltern Hills
Goring & Streatley - Circular walks along the River Thames around Goring & Streatley