Events on and around the River Thames
 
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From boating events and museums to music festivals and exhibitions, there's always something special to do on the River Thames. Use the map and list below to find an event near you.

 

10 April 2009 to 30 December 2010   

EventHenry VIII: heads and hearts

Hampton Court Palalce, Henry the VIII's favourite royal residence has been majestically transformed to mark his 500th anniversary.
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10 April 2009 to 3 October 2010   

EventTudor Cookery

Henry VIII's Tudor kitchens at Hampton Court Palace are famous throughout the world.
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10 April 2009 to 31 October 2010   

EventHenry VIII's tapestries revealed

Historic Royal Palaces wanted to discover how the tapestries would have looked when Henry first set eyes on them over 500 years ago.
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1 June 2009 to 1 September 2010   

EventWater Water Everywhere

Flooding has been affecting people's lives for centuries...find out more about why it happens and how you can prepare at this new exhibition.
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1 April 2010 to 31 October 2010   

EventStanley Spencer Summer Exhibition

Summer has officially arrived in Cookham!
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1 April 2010 to 30 September 2010   

EventRob Roy Thames Canoe Rally

Canoe Rally of the navigable Thames from Lechlade to Teddington.
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24 April 2010 to 6 February 2011   

EventNew Exhibtion at Windsor Castle

Marcus Adams photographed four generations of the Royal Family between 1926 and 1956.
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8 June 2010 to 19 October 2010   

EventBehind the scenes at Ham House

From the attics to the cellars. A look at 400 years of servants' world at Ham House.
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30 June 2010 to 30 September 2010   

EventRiver Thames - Source to Sea

The Most Famous Bridge in the World pays tribute to one of the world’s most famous river.
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22 July 2010 to 2 September 2010   

Event2 hour sightseeing rivertrip

A two hour sightseeing trip on one of Hobbs of Henley's luxury passenger vessels will take you upstream through Marsh Lock towards Shiplake.
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4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010   

EventCookham Regatta

Cookham Regatta is a great day out for those wanting to take part in competitive (or not so competitive) boat and landside activities.
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4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010   

EventRegatta for the Disabled

A regatta for the disabled at Phyllis Court Club in Henley to provide a fun day for disabled children and raise money for charities for the disabled.
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4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010   

EventWeybridge Thames-side Festival

One day Festival on land and water celebrating improvements to Weybridge Waterfront – get afloat with free boat trips, large boat gathering and sailing, rowing, canoe demonstrations: entertainments, stalls.
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4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010   

EventA night at the movies - Grease

Outdoor screening. Bring a picnic, dress up and sing along to "GREASE" the ultimate 1970s musical!
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5 September 2010 to 5 September 2010   

EventWalk and draw

Bring your sketchbooks and pencils for location drawing and a short walk along the River Thames.
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5 September 2010 to 5 September 2010   

EventTraditional Jazz Cruise

The Hobbs of Henley jazz cruise features live traditional jazz during a three hour cruise.
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10 September 2010 to 19 September 2010   

EventSouthampton Boat Show

The 2010 PSP Southampton Boat Show offers the whole family a fun-filled day out, whatever your marine interest or skill level.
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11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010   

EventOxford Open Doors

Discover hidden gems and curious corners of the city with something to interest and inspire everyone and all free of charge.
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11 September 2010 to 7 November 2010   

EventPeople of the Thames

A photographic exhibitions on the People of the Thames who are connected with the river along its non-tidal reach.
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11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010   

EventColeshill Food Festival and Open Day

Join the National Trust to sample local food and drink. Demonstrations, talks, walks, children's activities and lots more. No additional charges.
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11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010   

EventNational Trust Heritage open day

A one day event celebrating Heritage. FREE ADMISSION
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11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010   

EventThe Mayor's Thames Festival

The Mayor's Thames Festival is London's largest free outdoor arts festival - a spectacular celebration of London and its river.
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11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010   

EventThe Springs Annual Family Charity Funday

Geraldine Peers, BBC Oxford newsreader opens The Springs Annual Family Charity Fundraiser.
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16 September 2010 to 16 September 2010   

EventGourmet Wine Dinner

Strok's Restaurant at Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel will be hosting an Italian gourmet wine dinner in association with Valle Reale Wines.
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18 September 2010 to 3 October 2010   

EventWindsor Festival

Highlights will include top-quality concerts within Windsor Castle offering a rare opportunity to attend a prime event in the beautiful and historic surrounds.
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18 September 2010 to 3 October 2010   

EventBritish Food Fortnight

The Swan at Streatley will be celebrating British Food Fortnight with the best of the season.
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18 September 2010 to 18 September 2010   

EventLondon open house

Visit Ham House and Garden FREE as part of the London Open House event.
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18 September 2010 to 18 September 2010   

EventApple Day

Activites include children's crafts, gardener's advice, produce for sale and tastings.
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19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010   

EventForgotten Marlow

A town history walk around some of the lesser-known parts of this popular riverside town.
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19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010   

EventThe Dragons Alive Dragon Boat Regatta

A unique summer event hosted at one of the one of the finest country house hotels on the River Thames.
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19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010   

EventThe Royal Windsor Swim

This is an open water river swim starting just above the French Brother Boats in Windsor, swimming upstream for 50% of the event and finishing back at the start.
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21 September 2010 to 24 October 2010   

EventWooburn Festival

The Wooburn Festival brings World class performers to the Wooburn area.
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24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010   

EventAnnual corporate dragon boat championships

The Longridge annual dragon boating fixture is open to businesses of all types.
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24 September 2010 to 10 October 2010   

EventWindsor Fringe Festival

This year’s Windsor Fringe Festival has an interesting and eclectic programme.
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24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010   

EventMidsummer party nights

Have a party and dance the summer nights away!
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010   

EventGreat River Race

A spectacular boat race up London's River Thames that attracts around 300 crews from all over the globe
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010   

EventDragon boat championships

The Longridge annual dragon boating fixture is open to all scouts, guides, schools and youth groups.
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010   

EventIsis Sculls

The Isis Sculls is a Head Race held in multiple divisions over an 1850m upstream course on the Isis in Oxford.
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25 September 2010 to 1 October 2010   

EventTwo men in a tub

Two men rowing a bath tub for various charities 140 miles down the River Thames.
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27 September 2010 to 27 September 2010   

Event2nd Oxford Bangladeshi Boat Club Nowka Bais Race

Crew coaching starts at 9.00 am, first race starts at 12.00 noon plus music in the evening.
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29 September 2010 to 3 October 2010   

EventHenley Literary Festival

5 simulating days, 10 fabulous venues and 100 brilliant speakers.
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