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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
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Marlow 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 2024Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world and is both one of the…
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Henley Royal Regatta
27th June 2024-2nd July 2024Gala 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 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 2024Marlow Santa Fun Run
Each year the sight of hundreds of Santas running and walking 5km (3 miles) around the streets of…
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1st 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 2024Royal Windsor Horse Show
DATE FOR 2021 SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE Royal Windsor Horse Show is the UK’s…
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Royal Windsor Horse Show 2024
1st May 2024-5th May 2024Royal Windsor Horse Show 2025
14th May 2025-18th May 2025Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026
13th May 2026-17th May 2026Royal Windsor Horse Show 2027
12th May 2027-16th May 2027Ascot Farmers' Market
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and…
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April
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16th June 2024July
21st July 2024August
18th August 2024September
15th September 2024October
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17th November 2024December
15th December 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 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 2024Henley Literary Festival
Founded in 2007, the Henley Literary Festival has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most…
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30th September 2024-8th October 2024London's New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise on the Thames with City Cruises
New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise Your ticket includes: Deluxe individual hamper including…
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New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise
31st December 2024- 1Marlow Carnival
- 2Henley Royal Regatta
- 3Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 4Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
- 5Marlow Santa Fun Run
- 6Disco Night On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
- 7Royal Windsor Horse Show
- 8Ascot Farmers' Market
- 9Thames Path Challenge
- 10Henley Town and Visitors Regatta
- 11Henley Literary Festival
- 12London's New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise on the Thames with City Cruises