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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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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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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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 Authority is cutting carbon…
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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 Regatta 1 st – 6 th July 2025 Henley…
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There is some irony in the name of the oldest bridge over the river Thames, because it is called Newbridge! The bridge holds the A415 which runs between Abingdon and Witney and has the prestigious title of the oldest bridge over the river Thames. History buffs may argue this title, however, because…
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Look out for springtime flowers along the Thames Path starting with hedgerow trees. The Blackthorn, a tree with spiky, dark purple branches, has many scented white flowers springing out of their tight buds. At this stage there are no leaves on Blackthorn branches. Blackthorn blossom is so thick that…
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Every spring the nodding bell-shaped flowers of Snake’s-head fritillary plants fill riverside flood-meadows near Cricklade and Oxford. Most flowers have purple and pink chequered flower petals, and there are pure white flowers too. This beautiful and nationally-scarce flower is named after the shape…
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