Between the 8 th and 10 th May 2025 there will be plenty to see and do in Henley-on-Thames as it goes all out to celebrate the 80 th Anniversary of VE Day. VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day. It commemorates May 8, 1945, when Prime Minister at the time Winston Churchill announced that fighting in…
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The Thames Path National Trail passes through the pretty village of Cookham, and the front door of the Stanley Spencer Gallery, which hosts a superb collection of the artist’s work. The River Thames is a central feature of many of Spencer’s paintings, including ‘Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta’…
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The Thames Path National Trail is lined with willows through Mill Meadows, leading to the River & Rowing Museum at the entrance to the pretty town of Henley-on-Thames. The Museum and The Rowing Room Café are in an extraordinary building, designed to look like a boathouse, right beside the Thames…
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Looking for family fun this Easter? Henley-on-Thames has something for everyone! From scenic riverside walks to exciting activities, here are some top ideas to make the most of the holidays. Stroll along the Thames Path Begin with a leisurely family stroll along the Thames Path through Mill Meadows…
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For family fun that is a little bit different why not try out the Puzzle Hunt at Gravesend that Go Jauntly have created? At less than ½ a mile it is accessible for all to engage with. The riverside puzzle hunt has been designed to be a child-friendly activity around the riverside St Andrews Gardens…
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Chiltern Walking Festival 2025 - Get these dates in your diary! The next Chilterns Walking Festival will take place from the 17th May to the 1st June 2025. Last years festival provided walks from Hitchin in Hertfordshire to Goring in Oxfordshire, providing walkers with over 60 opportunities to…
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This year sees the third Reading Walks Festival. The Festival takes place between 10-18 May 2025 and this the programme encompasses 50 walks and two bike rides, many of which include the Thames Path National Trail. Reading Walks Festival is designed to share the stories of Reading as you walk…
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What could be a better way to spend a day of the half term than getting out of the house and taking a stroll in the great outdoors! The Thames Path makes a great destination for family walks, with wildlife to spot, the calm river water to gaze at and plenty of refreshment stops to take advantage of…
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Do you enjoy a walk along the Thames Path? Why not make your walk even more worthwhile by becoming a #LitterHero for the Thames Path and the River Thames? Pledge to pick up a bag of litter during the Great British Spring Clean from 21 March to 6 April. Collect litter, clean up the trail and enjoy…
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Hello and welcome to the brand-new Thames Path National Trail blog! So what is the Thames Path National Trail I hear you shout? It is a long-distance walking trail that follows the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds all the way to London. It is 185.2 miles (298 km) long, which is a lot of…
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