Events
Boating events and museums to music festivals and exhibitions, there is always something special to do on the River Thames. See below for a full list of events.
8 April 2009 to 18 April 2010
Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition
It’s 500 years since Henry VIII became king and Windsor Castle played host to Henry VIII and his court on many occasions.
Show on map10 April 2009 to 31 March 2010
Henry VIII: heads and hearts
Hampton Court Palalce, Henry the VIII's favourite royal residence has been majestically transformed to mark his 500th anniversary.
Show on map10 April 2009 to 3 October 2010
Tudor Cookery
Henry VIII's Tudor kitchens at Hampton Court Palace are famous throughout the world.
Show on map10 April 2009 to 31 October 2010
Henry 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.
Show on map1 June 2009 to 30 May 2010
Not So Dawdling: Magdalen's 150 years
This special display celebrates 150 years of rowing at the world-famous Oxford college.
Show on map1 June 2009 to 30 June 2010
Water 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.
Show on map31 October 2009 to 7 March 2010
Kids' Ghost Tours
Creep your way around dark corners, and hear stories of kings and queens from long ago at Hampton Court Palace.
Show on map31 October 2009 to 7 March 2010
Ghost Tours
Experience the unique atmosphere of Henry VIII's State Apartments, including the infamous Haunted Gallery, and creep through the deserted courtyards - if you dare!
Show on map5 November 2009 to 28 March 2010
Stanley Spencer Winter Exhibition
The exhibition includes 40 paintings and drawings by Stanley Spencer and a portrait of Stanley by Desmond Chute.
Show on map5 December 2009 to 18 April 2010
Reading A to Z
This exhibition shows that Reading is a fascinating and diverse place with its own unique character and long history.
Show on map9 February 2010 to 9 March 2010
Ghost Tour
Discover History and ghost stories at Ham House and Garden.
Show on map12 February 2010 to 5 March 2010
Winter Walk
Join a member of the Reading & District Natural History Society on a wintery walk of Basildon Park.
Show on map2 March 2010 to 23 March 2010
Wake up to Spring
Guided walk through the gardens at Cliveden.
Show on map11 March 2010 to 27 March 2010
Abingdon Arts Festival
Abingdon Arts Festival brings together nearly 50 local arts groups to celebrate their creativity.
Show on map12 March 2010 to 26 March 2010
Spring Flowers Walk
Join a member of the Reading & District Natural History Society on a spring flowers walk of Basildon Park.
Show on map12 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Florimania - flowers in art
This year's three-day event focuses on famous works of art and their painters from various periods.
Show on map14 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Splash Challenge
The Longridge Splash Challenge is an off road "4k Fun Run", encountering mud, obstacles, more mud, river 'dips' and more glorius mud!
Show on map14 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Mother's Day Cruise
Once again, to make your Mothers' Day special, Giancarlo Caldesi and Hobbs bring you an exceptional lunchtime cruise on the Thames.
Show on map14 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Mother's Day lunch
Show Mum how much you care this Mother's Day by treating her to lunch in Stroks restaurant at Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel.
Show on map14 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Mothering Sunday Lunch
With its stunning river views and delicious two AA Rosette cuisine, this is sure to be a relaxing treat for busy Mums.
Show on map14 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Thames Path walk
Linear Thames Path walk from Hampton Court to Teddington
Show on map14 March 2010 to 14 March 2010
Mother's Day
Mums go free on their special day at Basildon Park.
Show on map15 March 2010 to 15 March 2010
Hydropower Seminar
Following on from the success of the River and Rowing Museum's first Hydropower Seminar in March 2009, this is an opportunity to assess what progress has been made.
Show on map16 March 2010 to 23 March 2010
Behind the scenes
From the attics to the cellars. A look at 400 years of servants' world at Ham House.
Show on map18 March 2010 to 21 March 2010
Windsor Spring Festival
This years spring weekend programme will have greater breadth and content, coupled with a more significant role for the various styles of literary event.
Show on map19 March 2010 to 21 March 2010
British Leisure Show
The 2010 British Leisure Show will be inspiring thousands of people, of all ages, to discover new ways of enjoying the great outdoors, so why not make the most of our "2 for 1" ticket offer?
Show on map20 March 2010 to 27 March 2010
Spring Exhibition
An opportunity to view an exhibition comprising an eclectic selection of Abingdon Artists members' work in various media.
Show on map20 March 2010 to 20 March 2010
The Romans in Hambleden
Recent archaeological work has discovered some exciting things about Roman Hambleden.
Show on map20 March 2010 to 28 March 2010
Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
Offers a wonderful range of talks, discussions, debates, readings, Literary Lunches and Dinners in the exceptional and beautiful surroundings of Christ Church and Corpus Christi College.
Show on map21 March 2010 to 21 March 2010
Mad March Hare Brained Walk
You will hopefully see a hare and perhaps boxing too, as the walk takes you up on one of the highest points of landscape in the area.
Show on map24 March 2010 to 11 April 2010
Oxfringe Comedy Festival
Oxfringe is the fringe festival for Oxford, featuring music, literature, comedy and theatre.
Show on map27 March 2010 to 4 July 2010
The life and Times of Paddington Bear
Celebrating the famous bear from Darkest Peru and his creator, Michael Bond, who spent his childhood in Reading.
Show on map28 March 2010 to 28 March 2010
World Pooh Stick Championships
This annual event all started when lock keeper Lynn David noticed walkers throwing sticks in the river and rushing to the other side of the bridge to see whose stick emerged first.
Show on map28 March 2010 to 28 March 2010
Sandford Lock Stroll
A relaxing walk from Sandford Lock along the Thames Path passing the boat houses at Radley and Radley College before returning.
Show on map31 March 2010 to 31 March 2010
Buscot weir and an artist's retreat
This a fairly flat walk in the beautiful area of the Upper Thames.
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