Kicking off the walking season the race starts at Putney Bridge and finishes upstream at Chiswick Bridge. 4 miles and 374 yards.

This biannual festival is back on in 2026.

Held in the grounds of the Royal Chelsea Hospital on the left bank of the Thames

Upmarket music festival and, so far, featuring OMD, Pete Tong and Sophie Ellis-Baxter..

Warm-up event for Henley Regatta

Knights of the Garter gather with the King at Windsor Castle. Knights include UK Royal Family members, European Kings and Queens, and ex-prime ministers and senior civil servants.

The premier horse racing event of the year attended by the King. Just 7 miles from Windsor so why not take a day off from the walk?

Not to be confused with Marlow Town Regatta, this is an international event actually held at Dorney Lake (between Maidenhead and Windsor)

It's a great time to visit Henley but book early as Henley will be very busy during this time

One of the oldest carnivals in the country. There are parades, stalls and, of course, the legendary tog of war.

An upmarket music festival for more mature pop fans. This year's line up is yet to be announced but 2025 featured Diana Ross and Rick Astley, Like the Regatta held in the previous week, accommodation will be limited.

Considered to be the largest classical music festival in the world, this mostly takes place in the fabulous Royal Albert Hall in London

The airbase is a mile or so north of the Thames in the upper reaches between Cricklade and Lechlade. Expect to see (and hear) fighter jets.

Swan Upping is the process by which unmarked swans are assigned to the Crown and two livery companies from the City of London. Starting at Sunbury, the three groups row as far as Abingdon and mark the swans they catch.

Another regatta! Smaller than the others but also less crowded.

This is a rock festival held on farmland adjoining the Thames. The Path goes right past the festival and diversions are in place only at night. Expect loud music if staying near Reading during that time.

This festival attracts some high profile speakers. 2025's guests included John Cleese, Mary Berry, Graham Norton, Oti Mabuse and Michael Palin. Venues are held throughout the town.