Events
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
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 1 September 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 map1 April 2010 to 31 October 2010
Stanley Spencer Summer Exhibition
Summer has officially arrived in Cookham!
Show on map1 April 2010 to 30 September 2010
Rob Roy Thames Canoe Rally
Canoe Rally of the navigable Thames from Lechlade to Teddington.
Show on map24 April 2010 to 6 February 2011
New Exhibtion at Windsor Castle
Marcus Adams photographed four generations of the Royal Family between 1926 and 1956.
Show on map8 June 2010 to 19 October 2010
Behind the scenes at Ham House
From the attics to the cellars. A look at 400 years of servants' world at Ham House.
Show on map30 June 2010 to 30 September 2010
River Thames - Source to Sea
The Most Famous Bridge in the World pays tribute to one of the world’s most famous river.
Show on map22 July 2010 to 2 September 2010
2 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.
Show on map4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010
Cookham Regatta
Cookham Regatta is a great day out for those wanting to take part in competitive (or not so competitive) boat and landside activities.
Show on map4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010
Regatta 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.
Show on map4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010
Weybridge 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.
Show on map4 September 2010 to 4 September 2010
A night at the movies - Grease
Outdoor screening. Bring a picnic, dress up and sing along to "GREASE" the ultimate 1970s musical!
Show on map5 September 2010 to 5 September 2010
Walk and draw
Bring your sketchbooks and pencils for location drawing and a short walk along the River Thames.
Show on map5 September 2010 to 5 September 2010
Traditional Jazz Cruise
The Hobbs of Henley jazz cruise features live traditional jazz during a three hour cruise.
Show on map10 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
Southampton Boat Show
The 2010 PSP Southampton Boat Show offers the whole family a fun-filled day out, whatever your marine interest or skill level.
Show on map11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010
Oxford Open Doors
Discover hidden gems and curious corners of the city with something to interest and inspire everyone and all free of charge.
Show on map11 September 2010 to 7 November 2010
People of the Thames
A photographic exhibitions on the People of the Thames who are connected with the river along its non-tidal reach.
Show on map11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
Coleshill 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.
Show on map11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
National Trust Heritage open day
A one day event celebrating Heritage. FREE ADMISSION
Show on map11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010
The 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.
Show on map11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
The Springs Annual Family Charity Funday
Geraldine Peers, BBC Oxford newsreader opens The Springs Annual Family Charity Fundraiser.
Show on map16 September 2010 to 16 September 2010
Gourmet 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.
Show on map18 September 2010 to 3 October 2010
Windsor 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.
Show on map18 September 2010 to 3 October 2010
British Food Fortnight
The Swan at Streatley will be celebrating British Food Fortnight with the best of the season.
Show on map18 September 2010 to 18 September 2010
London open house
Visit Ham House and Garden FREE as part of the London Open House event.
Show on map18 September 2010 to 18 September 2010
Apple Day
Activites include children's crafts, gardener's advice, produce for sale and tastings.
Show on map19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
Forgotten Marlow
A town history walk around some of the lesser-known parts of this popular riverside town.
Show on map19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
The 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.
Show on map19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
The 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.
Show on map21 September 2010 to 24 October 2010
Wooburn Festival
The Wooburn Festival brings World class performers to the Wooburn area.
Show on map24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
Annual corporate dragon boat championships
The Longridge annual dragon boating fixture is open to businesses of all types.
Show on map24 September 2010 to 10 October 2010
Windsor Fringe Festival
This year’s Windsor Fringe Festival has an interesting and eclectic programme.
Show on map24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
Midsummer party nights
Have a party and dance the summer nights away!
Show on map25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
Great River Race
A spectacular boat race up London's River Thames that attracts around 300 crews from all over the globe
Show on map25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
Dragon boat championships
The Longridge annual dragon boating fixture is open to all scouts, guides, schools and youth groups.
Show on map25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
Isis Sculls
The Isis Sculls is a Head Race held in multiple divisions over an 1850m upstream course on the Isis in Oxford.
Show on map25 September 2010 to 1 October 2010
Two men in a tub
Two men rowing a bath tub for various charities 140 miles down the River Thames.
Show on map27 September 2010 to 27 September 2010
2nd 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.
Show on map29 September 2010 to 3 October 2010
Henley Literary Festival
5 simulating days, 10 fabulous venues and 100 brilliant speakers.
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