The Thames Path Passport enters its Fourth Year Yes, it’s really been that long. Nearly a thousand passports have been issued and yet still lots of walkers are unaware of its existence – despite more than 20 QR codes being placed along the trail. So let’s remind our walkers of what it’s all about…
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Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams with Thames Path volunteer Richard Mayon-White and Wendy Yorke 'Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams' published in June features 33 of the larger tributaries and streams that flow into the River Thames between its source in Gloucestershire meadows and the…
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Kew Gardens sits on the banks of the Thames in Richmond, London, and was recently voted the UK’s favourite garden to visit, seeing off stiff competition from RHS Wisley, Wrest Park and Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh to take the top spot. It also boats the status of being London’s largest UNESCO…
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Top iconic and scenic sights on the Thames Path for this Summer If you are needing inspiration for awe inspiring places to visit on the Thames Path this summer, check out our list below! The list is in geographical order, staring at those near the source and working down the route of the river. Lots…
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The Thames Traditional Boat Festival, one of the most colourful events on the River Thames, takes place on Fawley Meadows in Henley-on-Thames from 18 to 20 July. Now in its 46 th year, The Trad as it’s affectionately known, brings together hundreds of different boats and craft that have graced the…
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For more than 900 years, Swan Upping has been an historic census of swans on the River Thames between Sunbury and Abingdon, and now plays an important role in the conservation of mute swans, the largest waterbirds on the river. Swan Upping is led by the King’s Swan Marker on behalf of the Crown…
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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 Festival, a black-tie event that…
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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 University of Reading…
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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 on his great and unfinished work ‘Christ…
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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 galore and plenty of…
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