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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 October 4th)

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.

-The Thames Barrier will close the river for boats on Sunday October 6th from 0930 to 1930

​- This year’s draw off at Richmond Lock and Weir will run from Monday 28 October to Friday 22 November 2024.

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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. 

-'Red Boards,Strong Stream' applies to the whole length of the non-tidal Thames.  
When these red boards are displayed, the Environment Agency advises users of all boats not to navigate. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous.

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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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October 2nd 2024

New mudlarking permits

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September 24th 2024

Investment in Wallingford Riverside

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September 26th 2024

Oysters and Otters could return to River 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

Fish species

Locks

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