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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
Pub in the Park, Marlow
Pub in the Park returns to Higginson Park, Marlow where it all began. Enjoy a three day feast from…
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Pub in the Park
16th September 2024-19th 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 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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Open
29th July 2024Thames Path National Trail Reading to Lower Shiplake - Reading Walks Festival
A fantastic walk from Reading to Lower Shiplake, as part of the Reading Walks Festival, along the…
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Season
14th May 2024Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise
45, 60 & 90 Minute scheduled River Thames cruises from the Caversham Pier, Thameside Promenade,…
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Thames Meander 60 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Thames Explorer 90 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Thames Experience Cruise 45 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 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 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 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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Takes place
1st 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 2027Marlow 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 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- 1Pub in the Park, Marlow
- 2Henley Women's Regatta
- 3Henley Town and Visitors Regatta
- 4Thames Path National Trail Reading to Lower Shiplake - Reading Walks Festival
- 5Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise
- 6Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 7London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
- 8Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
- 9Marlow Santa Fun Run
- 10Royal Windsor Horse Show
- 11Marlow Dragon Boat Festival
- 12London's New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise on the Thames with City Cruises