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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
London'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 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 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 2024Reading Festival
One of the biggest musical festivals in the world, every year over 90,000 people flock to the…
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Reading Festival 2024
21st August 2024-25th August 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 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
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 Traditional Jazz Cruise
Enjoy the sounds of a traditional jazz band as this iconic paddle steamer takes you downriver…
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Hobbs of Henley Traditional Jazz Cruise
22nd September 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 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 2024Pub 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 2024Thames Christmas Parties with City Cruises
Join City Cruises on London's river Thames and have yourself a magical Christmas Party the whole…
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Thames Christmas Parties with City Cruises
29th November 2024-19th December 2024Ascot Farmers' Market
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and…
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15th December 2024- 1London's New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise on the Thames with City Cruises
- 2Marlow Santa Fun Run
- 3Late Night Christmas Shopping In Marlow
- 4Reading Festival
- 5Marlow Carnival
- 6Disco Night On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
- 7Hobbs of Henley Traditional Jazz Cruise
- 8Thames Path Challenge
- 9Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise
- 10Pub in the Park, Marlow
- 11Thames Christmas Parties with City Cruises
- 12Ascot Farmers' Market