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River Thames Society

Welcome to The River Thames Society

Members of The River Thames Society are dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural beauty of the River Thames.

 

The Thames is one of the World's most fascinating and beautiful rivers. From source to sea, its 215 miles flow from springs in Gloucestershire through rural and developed areas to London and on to the imposing tidal estuary into the North Sea.

 

If you are inspired by the Society's aims and achievements and would like to help us to protect and promote the Thames, please become a River Thames Society member and join us as we continue our quest to preserve and develop the River Thames.

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Important Navigational Information (last updated on Monday March 18th 2024)

Tidal Thames (Port of London Authority)

- River users should check the PLA website for information about the Tidal Thames.

- The Thames Barrier  was used to protect London twice on Thursday March 14th This was due to high tides and high river flows.
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​Non-Tidal Thames (Environment Agency)

- Stream Warnings are in force for the non-tidal River Thames

- Several flood alerts are in force for the non-tidal Thames.
- Chertsey Lock re-opened on March 2nd 2024 after  five month closure for repairs.

- Boaters are requested to check the information page from the Environment Agency for details of river conditions, planned closures and service failures. 

- The Environment Agency has updated its Investment Plan for winter 2023-2024.
The latest plan dated March 1st 2024 is here. 

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News

Almost every day, there is news about the River Thames. Here are some recent headlines.
There are more items on our News page.

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February 14th 2024

Hammersmith Bridge open in London

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March 1st 2024

A new edition of the PLA newsletter has been published.

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January 30th 2024

Winning environmental projects announced by PLA

Explore The River Thames


River Thames Society Members have contributed descriptions and pictures of the River Thames from source to sea.

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Click on a picture below to read more about a section of the River Thames.

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