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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
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Galaxy 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 2024Running4Women Windsor 10K
The Running4Women Windsor 10K is an all-inclusive event for runners of all levels from club runners…
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28th September 2024Regatta for the Disabled
Regatta for the Disabled is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults with a disability to…
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Open
2nd September 2024Sunday Lunch Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
Sunday Lunch on the Thames at Henley on the spectacular New Orleans
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Sunday Lunch Cruise
26th February 2025Sunday Lunch Cruise
26th March 2025Afternoon Tea On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
Afternoon Tea cruise on the Upper Thames in Reading.
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Afternoon Tea On The Thames
15th June 2024Afternoon Tea On The Thames
13th July 2024Afternoon Tea on the Thames
18th August 2024Afternoon Tea On The Thames
14th September 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 2024Hobbs of Henley Traditional Jazz Cruise
Enjoy the sounds of a traditional jazz band as this iconic paddle steamer takes you downriver…
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Hobbs of Henley Traditional Jazz Cruise
22nd September 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 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
Cream Tea Cruise to Pangbourne.
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Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
7th June 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
12th July 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
9th August 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
6th September 2024Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise
3rd May 2025Marlow Santa Fun Run
Each year the sight of hundreds of Santas running and walking 5km (3 miles) around the streets of…
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Takes place
1st December 2024London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises
The best night in town is on the river! Wine, dine and dance on this great dinner cruise on the…
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The London Showboat Cruise On The Thames
8th August 2024-31st March 2025Reading Festival
One of the biggest musical festivals in the world, every year over 90,000 people flock to the…
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Reading Festival 2024
21st August 2024-25th August 2024- 1Galaxy New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 2Running4Women Windsor 10K
- 3Regatta for the Disabled
- 4Sunday Lunch Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
- 5Afternoon Tea On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise
- 6London New Year's Eve Stargazer Cruise with City Cruises
- 7Hobbs of Henley Traditional Jazz Cruise
- 8Father’s Day at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
- 9Pangbourne Cream Tea Cruise with Thames Rivercruise
- 10Marlow Santa Fun Run
- 11London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises
- 12Reading Festival