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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 Christmas Parties with City Cruises
Join City Cruises on London's river Thames and have yourself a magical Christmas Party the whole…
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Thames Christmas Parties with City Cruises
29th November 2024-19th December 2024Henley Festival
Henley Festival is a boutique black tie event taking place over five days celebrating the best of…
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Takes place
10th July 2024-14th July 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 2024Vintage Afternoon Tea Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
A quintessentially English afternoon tea with a twist, on the spectacular New Orleans, Henley on…
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Father's Day Vintage Afternoon Tea
16th June 2024July
21st July 2024August
25th August 2024September
15th September 2024Mother's Day
10th March 2025May
12th May 2025Regatta for the Disabled
Regatta for the Disabled is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults with a disability to…
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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 2025Thames Traditional Boat Festival
An exciting and fun day out for the whole family, a celebration of all that's best in British…
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Takes Place
19th July 2024-21st July 2024Final Fiesta at Royal Windsor Racecourse
Get ready to enjoy the world of Monday Night Racing at Royal Windsor Racecourse! The moment you…
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Final Fiesta Raceday
19th August 2024Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
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Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
31st 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 2025Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise
Cruises to Goring on Thames
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Goring Circular Cruise
26th May 2024Goring Circular Cruise
26th May 2024Cruise to Goring
26th May 2024Cruise to Goring
9th June 2024Goring Circular Cruise
9th June 2024Goring Circular Cruise
23rd June 2024Cruise to Goring
23rd June 2024Goring Circular Cruise
7th July 2024Cruise to Goring
7th July 2024Cruise to Goring
28th July 2024Goring Circular Cruise
28th July 2024Cruise to Goring
11th August 2024Goring Circular Cruise
11th August 2024Cruise to Goring
8th September 2024Goring Circular Cruise
8th September 2024Cruise to Goring
22nd September 2024Goring Circular Cruise
22nd September 2024Goring Circular Cruise
12th May 2025Cruise to Goring
12th May 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- 1Thames Christmas Parties with City Cruises
- 2Henley Festival
- 3Totally Thames
- 4Vintage Afternoon Tea Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
- 5Regatta for the Disabled
- 6Sunday Lunch Cruises with Hobbs of Henley
- 7Thames Traditional Boat Festival
- 8Final Fiesta at Royal Windsor Racecourse
- 9Gala Dinner New Year's Eve Cruise with City Cruises
- 10London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises
- 11Cruises to Goring with Thames Rivercruise
- 12Reading Festival