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Henley Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Cuisine, and Community 9 th – 13 th July 2025 Henley-on-Thames is renowned for its picturesque riverside setting, historic charm, and vibrant cultural scene. Among the highlights of the town's calendar is the Henley…

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Nestled along the serene banks of the River Thames, Cookham Abbey has become the focal point of an exciting archaeological endeavour. This Anglo-Saxon monastery, dating back to the 8th century, is revealing its secrets thanks to the dedicated efforts of archaeologists from the…

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The Rivers Thames runs like a silver thread through the life of artist Stanley Spencer. This summer’s exhibition at the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham celebrates ‘That Marvellous Atmosphere’ he loved growing up in this pretty riverside village, focusing…

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Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town set in rural Oxfordshire. As the name suggests, the river Thames runs right through the centre of this picturesque town, giving yet another reason to make it a stop off for a visit. With riverside walks, ancient winding streets, pubs…

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The sun is out, a gentle breeze is flitting across the glistening water of the River Thames and you have a pint in your hand... what could be better? Check out our suggestions for 3 London pubs right on the Thames Path to try this summer. Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich Sitting right…

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Port Meadow – A Perfect Summer Walk! Port Meadow is a lush green haven in the centre of Oxford. With its fields of grazing cattle, the meadow with its birdlife and the wide river meandering through its heart, it relaxes you as soon as you arrive. The area is a natural…

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From hydro schemes powering local communities and businesses to wildlife restoration projects, you will find sustainable and environmentally-conscious projects along the Trail. Read about harnessing the power of the river to generate electricity and how the Port of London…

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The Thames Path offers plenty of opportunities for exercise – walking, running, yoga… you name it, you can probably find a place to do it! Walking and running – given that we are a long distance trail it’s a bit of a given that the Thames Path is great…

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Dragonflies and damselflies are amazing insects that bring colour and awe to the riverside. They zig-zag speedily across water, spreading or folding their colourful wings when they alight on plants. One species that favours the River Thames is the Common Clubtail Dragonfly. This…

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You could be forgiven for hearing the words ‘Henley Regatta’ and thinking it was a singular event held in the pretty town of Henley-upon-Thames, but this quaint riverside community is actually host to FOUR separate and completely independent regattas! Henley Royal…