River Thames Conditions, Closures and Restrictions

This page is provided to help you make the most of boating and cruising along the River Thames.

As well as links to the Environment Agency, we’ve also included a list of the restrictions and links to the relevant events.

You can check the following for the non-tidal River Thames, which is managed by the Environment Agency:

• Current conditions on the River Thames
• River closures, Lock closures and restrictions
• Emergency rendezvous points between Teddington and Lechlade
• Bridge Closure - Temple Bridge - Thames Path diversion from May 2023

You can also check current works and closures on the tidal Thames, which is managed by the Port of London Authority.

You should read the navigation bylaws and registration bylaws before you set out.

Information on:

• The locks along the Thames is available here
• The River Thames and connecting waterways cruising guide
• Port of London Authority information about boating on the tidal Thames
• Information for boaters on the River Thames