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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 Friday December 6th 2024)
Tidal Thames (Port of London Authority)

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

- An Emergency Notice about Syon Reach gives important information for craft in the area.
 Richmond Council are leading the project developing a solution.

- Notices to Mariners are on this website.

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​Non-Tidal Thames (Environment Agency)

- Boaters are requested to check the information page from the Environment Agency for details of river conditions, planned closures and service failures.   
- After recent rainfall, all of the non-tidal Thames has red board restrictions.

- Flood alerts are in force for parts of the non-tidal Thames
-Restrictions at Temple Bridge have been announced. 

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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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November 13th 2024

News from PLA

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October 14th 2024

London's Tideway Tunnel opened today.

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Wednesday November 27th  2024

John Prescot on the Thames

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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Length in miles

Bridges

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