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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
Marlow 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 2024Marlow 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 2024Windsor Championship Dog Show
Enjoy a Summer's day out under the ramparts of Windsor Castle, on the banks of the River Thames at…
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Windsor Championship Dog Show 2024
27th June 2024-30th 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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Takes place
5th December 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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1st April 2024-2nd April 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 2024Reading Walks Festival
Reading Walks Festival launches in May 2023. Across five days, over 40 guided walks will bring to…
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Reading Walking Festival
11th May 2024-19th May 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 2024Hobbs of Henley 1 hour sightseeing
Hobbs of Henley's passenger vessels the Consuta, the Hibernia and The Waterman operate frequent…
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1 hour sightseeing
1st April 2024-30th September 2024Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
Join us for a round cruise to Shiplake passing through Sonning Lock and under Sonning Bridge whilst…
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Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise
17th May 2024Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise
21st June 2024Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise
26th July 2024Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise
16th August 2024Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise
27th September 2024Ascot Farmers' Market
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and…
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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 2024- 1Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
- 2Marlow Carnival
- 3Windsor Championship Dog Show
- 4Late Night Christmas Shopping In Marlow
- 5Easter at Danesfield House
- 6London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
- 7Reading Walks Festival
- 8Disco Night On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
- 9Hobbs of Henley 1 hour sightseeing
- 10Shiplake Cream Tea Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
- 11Ascot Farmers' Market
- 12Thames Path Challenge