Waterways for all ages: summer holiday activities
As the school holidays get underway, Thames21 is hosting a range of family-friendly river activities.
At Thames21, we believe that getting involved and learning about
waterways is not only important, but that it is something that everybody, young and old should be able to enjoy and participate in. We find that young people have a unique enthusiasm and openness to the natural world when it is made accessible in engaging and appropriate activities.
This summer we have events on the River Shuttle, Bexley and along Brent Waterways (NW10), as well as angling taster sessions all over the capital.
These different activities offer young people the chance to come and learn about their local waterways and the wildlife that inhabit these spaces in a way that is safe, fun and engaging. Activities include raft racing, bird box building, guided walks and nature treasure hunts.
See our calendar of events for more details.
26th July: Guided Walk with Picnic and mini raft racing (Bexley)
2nd Aug: Bird Box Building (Bexley)
7th Aug: Adventure Scavenger Hunt (Bexley)
7th Aug: Nature treasure Hunt (NW10)
10th Aug: Under Water Adventure (NW10)
11th Aug: Catch21 Angling Taster Session, Walthamstow Reservoir
12th Aug: Catch 21 Angling Taster Session, Northalla Fields, Northolt
14th Aug: Bat Walk (Bexley)
14th Aug: Family Fun at Brent Feeder (NW10)
18th Aug: Catch21 Angling Taster Session, Beckton Lake
19th Aug: Catch21 Angling Taster Session, Hampstead Heath Boating Pond.
20th Aug: Animal Encounters with Animal Days Out (Bexley)
These events fill up very quickly so booking is essential.
To book your space or for more information please contact the project coordinator.
River Shuttle, Bexley, Joanne Bradley, 0758 530 2623
NW10/Brent Waterways, Vicky D’souza, 07827 852599
Catch21 Angling, Grant Fear 07969645201
If you do not see an event near you on our calendar, feel free to call us or drop us a line or two and we will see if we can organise something in your area.