With all ‘out and about’ activities suspended because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, here is a wonderful chance for one lucky RTS member to own a unique wooden table 'The Silver River' featuring the River Thames in silver leaf and for all those who buy tickets to help an important River Thames charity.
About the table
Mike Orme has carved the river from source to sea in this beautiful table of Sheesham wood, illuminated in silver leaf, 1400 mm long, 465 mm wide and 455 mm high.
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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.
Protecting the River Thames: Join the Society
The River Thames has always been an essential part of life in the south of England, but it's now under threat. From crumbling infrastructure to declining environmental health, the challenges facing the Thames, especially the non-tidal stretches, are real — and they are escalating.
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The River Thames Society is here to make a difference. We are dedicated to listening, protecting, and restoring the Thames, working for its future health, and ensuring that future generations will be able to enjoy this beautiful waterway as we have.​​
Important Navigational Information (last updated on Tuesday March 17th 2026)
Tidal Thames (Port of London Authority)
River users should check the PLA website for information about the Tidal Thames.​
- Notices to Mariners are on this website..
- Test dates for The Thames Barrier are listed here;​
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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.
- All the non-tidal River Thames is showing restrictions of red or yellow boards. .
-EA has announced restrictions associated with Winter 2025-6 investment
- Facebook Group 'River Thames Boaters' has up to date comments
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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. Boaters here is information about RTS for you.
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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.
Events Diary
RTS BRANCH EVENTS
Every one of these events is open to all RTS members​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​
Saturday January 17th 2026 - Middle Thames Branch
2 pm Quiz and afternoon tea at Leander Club, Henley- on -Thames RG9 2LP
Enquiries : Caroline Soper, carolinesoper48@gmail.com
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​Wednesday January 21st 2026 - Upper Tideway Branch
7.30pm - Branch AGM at the Twickenham Club, 2 Church Street, Twickenham TW1 3NJ
Enquiries : John Maguire, johnmag2000@hotmail.co.uk
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Sunday February 1st 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub lunch at The Three Horseshoes, Laleham, TW18 1SE. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Monday February 9th 2026 - Upper Tideway Branch
7.45pm Venetian River Fetes, a talk by Andrew George on the bygone practice of holding these events on our part of the river. A Venetian Fete was a pageant where the floats were boats. The climax was often a firework display. Cost £5. Event organised by the Richmond Local History Society at Duke Street Curch, Quadrant Road, Richmond TW9 1DH.
Enquiries : John Maguire, johnmag2000@hotmail.co.uk
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Tuesday February 17th 2026 - Central Tideway & Estuary Branch
Visit to London Canal Museum, 12-13 New Wharf Road, London N1 9RT
Nearest station is King's Cross. Meet at the museum at 11.30am. (entrance fees are £6/£7.50).
Lunch at a suitable venue afterwards.
Enquiries Nick Bourne, estuarybloke@gmail.com
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Sunday March 1st 2026 -Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub llunch at The Old Crown, Weybridge KT13 8LP. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Wednesday March 18th 2026 - Central Tideway & Estuary Branch
Branch AGM. 11am in the upper room at the Horse & Guardsman, 16-17 Whitehall (Trafalgar Sqyare end) SW1A 2DY. Nearest station is Charing Cross. Reports, elections and future sctivitirss.
Refreshments, and lunch available.
Enquiries Nick Bourne, estuarybloke@gmail.com
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Wednesday March 18th 2026 Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Branch AGM , 7.30pm at St. James' Parish Hall, Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DN.
Free Drinks and nibbles afterwards.
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Sunday April 12th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub lunch at The White Hart, New Haw, Addlestone, KT15 2DS. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Sunday May 10th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub llunch at The Thames Court, Shepperton, TW17 9LJ. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings Roy Miller ​ phone number 07599 273975.
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Wednesday May 27th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Talk - details to follow
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Events being staged by other organisations
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Events on the Tidal Thames
The Port of London Authority maintains a calendar of events
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Saturday April 4th 2026
The Boat Race
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Tuesday June 30th - Sunday July 5thg
​​Events on the non-Tidal Thames
Numerous events requiring river restrictions can be found on this Environment Agency page.​​​​​​​​​
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