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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
Thames 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 2024Totally Thames
Totally Thames takes place over the month of September and brings the river to life via an exciting…
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Takes place
1st September 2024-30th September 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 2024Windsor Championship Dog Show
Enjoy a Summer's day out under the ramparts of Windsor Castle, on the banks of the River Thames at…
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Windsor Championship Dog Show 2024
27th June 2024-30th June 2024London New Year's Eve Stargazer Cruise with City Cruises
London New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
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New Year's Eve Celestial Cruise with City Cruises
31st December 2024Running4Women Windsor 10K
The Running4Women Windsor 10K is an all-inclusive event for runners of all levels from club runners…
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Open
28th September 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
An early evening cruise on the Upper Thames.
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Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
21st May 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
11th June 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
25th June 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
9th July 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
23rd July 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
6th August 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
20th August 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
3rd September 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
17th September 2024Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise
7th May 2025Ascot Farmers' Market
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and…
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May
19th May 2024June
16th June 2024July
21st July 2024August
18th August 2024September
15th September 2024October
20th October 2024November
17th November 2024December
15th December 2024Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
Surprise and delight your Dad with something extra special this Father’s Day celebrating at…
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Father’s Day
16th June 2024Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise
45, 60 & 90 Minute scheduled River Thames cruises from the Caversham Pier, Thameside Promenade,…
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Thames Meander 60 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Thames Explorer 90 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Thames Experience Cruise 45 minute
2nd April 2024-30th October 2024Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
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Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
31st 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 2024- 1Thames Path Challenge
- 2Totally Thames
- 3Marlow Carnival
- 4Windsor Championship Dog Show
- 5London New Year's Eve Stargazer Cruise with City Cruises
- 6Running4Women Windsor 10K
- 7Saturday Evening Sundowner Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
- 8Ascot Farmers' Market
- 9Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
- 10Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise
- 11Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 12Late Night Christmas Shopping In Marlow