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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Make Like Morris - A Wandle Blooms Linoprint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Channel William Morris by the River Wandle! Carve & print your own floral tile with South East Rivers Trust at this free outdoor workshop for London Rivers Week. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us:\nThe River Wandle has a rich history as the beating heart of local craft and industry – most famously as the home of William Morris’s textile factory. As part of London Rivers Week 2026\, we are hosting a free\, linoprint workshop to celebrate the river and its creative legacy. \nThis event is aimed at people aged 16 and above. Younger people are welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times and this activity may not be fully age appropriate. \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nCarve your own William Morris inspired floral linoprint tile – we’ll provide templates for you to use and adapt.\nPrint your design and take your tile home with you (to keep or gift to a loved one)\nSpend the afternoon making by the river – no previous experience required.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know \n🕒 When: Saturday\, May 30th. 12pm – 3pm \n📍Where to meet: Poulter Park\, SM5 1DT – Look out for our South East Rivers Trust flags \n\nGoogle Maps HERE\n\n👉 Booking is essential so we can plan sessions\, please register here.\n⏰ Booking closes at 11:30pm\, May 28th. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nWater bottle (filled up!)\n\n\nWarm\, weather appropriate clothing\n\n\nWear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty/inky\n\nAccessibility: Activities will take us off-paths and working on the ground. Some areas may be muddy. We will be using sharp tools to carve the linoprints. If you have any questions about access or physical requirements\, please get in touch before the event. \nGood to know \n\nWe’ll contact you if severe weather means we need to reschedule\n\n\nPlease check your junk folder for confirmation emails\n\nQuestions? \nPlease email us at volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-make-like-morris-a-wandle-blooms-linoprint-workshop/
LOCATION:Poulter Park\, 131 Peterborough Road\, London\, SM5 1DT
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Coming into {{Contact}} with a River you cannot {{Touch}}
DESCRIPTION:How can we come into contact with rivers we cannot touch?  \nJoin artist\, researcher and London National Park City Ranger Becky Lyon for a free pop-up exhibition as part of London Rivers Week 2026\, reclaiming contact with water through experimental photography\, found materials and performative interventions.  \nOn Saturday 30 May\, the artworks will be enlivened by a dynamic\, joyful and hopeful conference confluence of splash performances and BYOS aka bring your own slide community lectures. This project is generously supported by the Brent Together Towards Zero Fund and is hosted by Metroland Cultures. \n  \nOpening hours  \nSat 30 May – 11.00am – 5.00pm (confluence 1-4.30pm) \nSun 31 May – 11am – 4pm  \n  \nAddress \nMetroland Cultures – 91 Kilburn Square\, London NW6 6PS \n  \nBooking \nExhibition is drop-in \nOn the 30th May from 1pm to 4pm\, there will be a joyful afternoon of splash (really short) performances and BYOS (bring your own slide community) lectures – for and by folk invested and or interested in river wellbeing. Book your place here.  \nAbout Becky \nBecky Lyon is an artist\, researcher and London National Park City Ranger. Her practice explores the politics of ecology in England and the possibilities of artists as ecologists and conservationists. She explores sensory knowledge as a way of developing relationships to nature and her work takes the form of sensory installations\, playful interventions\, sculpture and analogue media formats. She runs Ground Provisions\, a ‘schooled-by-the-forest’ for grown-ups and The Department of Artecology\, an interdisciplinary research group exploring artist-led environmental practice. She is currently researching for her PhD\, “Touch as method for critical ecological stewardship in England” at Goldsmiths University of London and has an MA Art & Ecology and MA Art & Science.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-coming-into-contact-with-a-river-you-cannot-touch/
LOCATION:Metroland Cultures\, 91 Kilburn Square\, NW6 6PS
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Firs Farm Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled\, free family day celebrating quality rivers for all! Explore the great outdoors with: \n\nDrop-ins welcome. Just turn up.\nWetlands tour at 1 PM (limited spaces – book early!)\nPond dipping\nNature trail adventures\nGames and live music\n\nDate and timings: Saturday 30th May. 11am-1pm \nLocation: Firs Farm Community Hub\, Firs Lane N21 2PJ \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nWater bottle (filled up!)\n\n\nWeather-appropriate clothing\n\n\nWear comfortable shoes and clothes\n\nA perfect day for nature lovers of all ages – come and enjoy yourself at Firs Farm!
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-firs-farm-wetlands/
LOCATION:Firs Farm Community Hub\, Playing Fields\, Firs Ln\, London\, N21 2PJ
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Thames Tideway walk - Vauxhall Bridge to Blackfriars (two sessions) [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Get your walking boots on and join this FREE guided walk along three public realm sites of the Thames Tideway Tunnel – their design\, engineering and place in the Thames’ history. \nThere will be two sessions for this walk: one in the morning and another in the afternoon. \nDate: Saturday 30th May \nTime for MORNING SESSION: 11am-1pm \n\nREGISTER HERE FOR MORNING SESSION. \n\nTime for AFTERNOON SESSION: 2pm-4pm \nREGISTER HERE FOR AFTERNOON SESSION. \n\n\nWhat was behind the design of public realm sites along the Thames Tideway Tunnel? How is the Thames Tideway Tunnel helping to improve water quality of the river as part of a 3-stage improvement scheme? \nDuring London Rivers Week 2026\, come and join Ian and Neil from the Environment Agency for a FREE guided walk along the tidal River Thames to visit three of the new ‘Super Sewer’ foreshore sites. You will hear about the water quality history of the Thames\, the engineering and architectural aspects of the sites\, and the Environment Agency’s role during construction and operation of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. \nDistance: approximately 2.5 miles \nMeeting point and time: 2pm at Bazalgette Embankment\, Blackfriars \nThe walk will proceed along the embankment to Tideway’s Tyburn Quay (opposite the London Eye) and end at Effra Quay (adjacent to Vauxhall Bridge) at approximately 4pm \nPlease be prepared with comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing\, healthy snacks and plenty of water. \nAll under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate. \nBOOK HERE FOR MORNING SESSION. \nBOOK HERE FOR AFTERNOON SESSION.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-thames-tideway-walk-blackfriars-to-vauxhall-bridge-2/
LOCATION:Bazalgette Embankment\, EC4Y 0DZ
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Source to Sea: Walking the Ravensbourne (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:To mark London Rivers Week\, join Creekside Discovery Centre on this special two-part free walk following the Ravensbourne River from its source to where it meets the Thames – exploring the landscapes\, wildlife and stories of the river along the way. \nOften hidden\, diverted or overlooked\, the Ravensbourne flows through woods\, parks and neighbourhoods\, shaping the places it passes through in ways that are easy to miss. Walking the river in stages offers a chance to see it as a whole\, from clear spring-fed beginnings to tidal estuary. \nStarting in Beckenham\, we’ll follow the river north through Lewisham and Deptford\, finishing where the Ravensbourne meets the River Thames. \n📍 Ravensbourne Rail Station\, Beckenham \nBook your place here.\nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease bring a bottle of water\, sunscreen and snacks.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-source-to-sea-walking-the-ravensbourne-part-2/
LOCATION:Ravensbourne Rail Station\, BR3 5HE
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026,River Ravensbourne
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: The East London Garden Society Boat Trip [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join The East London Garden Society for a boat trip as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nHop on board for a chill boat trip this May 2026—good vibes and great views! \n\n\n\nGet ready for an awesome day out on the water! This in-person boat trip is perfect for anyone looking to seeing nature from the River Lea or enjoying some of the history in east London. \nWe will be starting from Three Mills\, the historic mill at Bromley by Bow\, going north towards Walthamstow. \nDon’t miss out on this fantastic adventure coming up in May 2026! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-east-london-garden-society-boat-trip-sold-out/
LOCATION:Three Mills Park\, E3 3DU
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: River Roding guided walk (Redbridge to Ray Park)
DESCRIPTION:Join the River Roding Trust on a 3.5-mile free guided walk up London’s 3rd longest river\, from Redbridge to Ray Park\, as part of London Rivers Week. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting outside Redbridge station\, we will wander up to Ray Park\, observing how its shape has altered over time and appreciating its rich biodiversity. We will showcase some of the conservation and restoration work the Friends of the River Roding have carried out in recent months\, and imagine together what more can be achieved over the coming. \nTrousers or leggings – and ideally sleeves – are recommended due to nettles encroaching on some sections of the route; a bottle of water is also recommended. \nPlease wear comfortable shoes. \nUnder-18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/carer. \nBook your place here.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-river-roding-guided-walk-redbridge-to-ray-park/
LOCATION:Redbridge Tube Station\, Eastern Avenue  \, Ilford\, Essex\, IG4 5DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Understanding Urban Rivers training and river wade
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to be able to identify the signs of a healthy river? \nJoin us as we journey through the evolution of a river\, covering key concepts that explore the physical characteristics and functioning of river systems. \nYou will gain understanding in the importance of protecting the ecology and natural processes of a river systems. You will also develop practical skills identifying the signs of a healthy river during a practical river wade along the River Ravensbourne. \nBOOK HERE \nDate: Friday 29th May 2026 \nVenue: The Brookmill\, 65 Cranbrook Rd\, London SE8 4EJ \nTimings: \n\n10:00– 12:30 (classroom session at The Brookmill)\n13:30 – 16:00 (outdoor session + river wade along the Ravensbourne River)\n\nWhat to bring:  \n\nLunch: Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinking water.\nClothing: Please wear long trousers and wear or bring a long-sleeved top/fleece/jumper to protect yourself from nettles or giant hogweed.\nFootwear: Please wear sensible footwear with good grips for the walk to the site for the outdoor session.\n\nWaders: Please fill in the waders section in the sign-up form\, so I know your shoe size and can make sure I bring enough waders to fit everyone. \nContact: For further details\, please contact Issy Petersen-Adams (issy.petersen-adams@thames21.org.uk) \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nIf you have any specific access requirements please get in touch and we will do our best to make the event as accessible as possible. \nBOOK HERE \nPlease note\, this is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river. If you are a professional interested in a bespoke training or volunteer day\, please get in touch.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-understanding-urban-rivers-training-and-river-wade/
LOCATION:Brookmill Park\, Brookmill Road\, Deptford\, London\, SE8 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026,River Ravensbourne,Training
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Perivale Park Litter Pick
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames21 for a free community litter‑picking session along the River Brent in Perivale Park as part of London Rivers Week 2026! \nThis hands‑on event is a great opportunity to help improve local river habitats\, support wildlife\, and keep one of West London’s much‑loved green spaces clean and welcoming. \nWe’ll provide all equipment\, including litter pickers\, gloves\, and bags. Just bring weather‑appropriate clothing and plenty of enthusiasm. If you can\, bring a spare set of clothes as well. No previous experience is needed. \nAge requirements: \nThis event is 16+. \nWhat to expect: \n🦺A guided safety briefing at the start \n🚮Litter picking along the river corridor and surrounding parkland \n🌿A chance to learn more about river restoration and local biodiversity \n🫂Opportunities to meet like‑minded volunteers and enjoy the outdoors \n🫖 Tea and biscuits will be provided. \nPlease be prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, a packed lunch and plenty of water. \nWhy it matters: \nLitter in and around the River Brent harms wildlife\, degrades water quality\, and affects the experience of the community using the park. Even a short session makes a big difference to the health and beauty of the river. \nUnder 18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-perivale-park-litter-pick/
LOCATION:Pear Tree Bistro\, Stockdove Way\, Greenford\, UB6 8TJ
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Action for Silk Stream - Wildflower Identification Workshop [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Action for Silk Stream on a free Beginners Botanical Walk as part of London Rivers Week. We will identify wildflowers and plants growing along the banks of the Burnt Oak Brook and the surrounding green spaces of Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space. \nWe’ll introduce the basics of botanical identification\, noticing leaf shapes\, flower structures and other key features that help us recognise common species. We’ll also shine a light on the overlooked: common “weeds” and urban plants that thrive in urban river environments\, uncovering their ability to cope with environmental pressures. \nWe will provide Basic ID tools (magnifiers and botanical guides) \nSign Up here:\nLondon Rivers Week – Action for Silk Stream – Wildflower Identification Workshop – Thames21 Limited \nWhat to Bring: Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for uneven ground. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle\, sun cream and a hat\, depending on the weather \nWhere to meet: \nLyndhurst Park\, Edgware NW7 2AA \nWhat 3 Words: ///smooth.nets.held \nNearest train – Mill Hill Broadway \nEmail claudia.kaplan@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAdditional Information: \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate. \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-action-for-silk-stream-wildflower-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Lyndhurst Park\, Edgware\, NW7 2AA
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Poetry Open Mic Night - Rivers Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join Poets in Putney for a free poetry session celebrating London Rivers Week 2026! \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at The Hall\, Putney Public Library and will be dedicated to rivers. \nWhether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out\, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Come showcase your talent\, listen to others\, or simply soak in the poetic atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts in the heart of Putney! \n  \n📝 What Happens at a Poets in Putney – Poetry Open Mic Night? \nEvery open mic is a little different\, but Poets in Putney is all about being relaxed\, informal\, and inclusive. \nWhether you’re an amateur\, a professional\, or just poetry-curious\, you’re welcome here. You can book a ticket as a performer or an audience member – either way\, we’d love to have you. \nI’ll host the evening and call up all registered performers one by one for their slot. If there’s time at the end\, we’ll invite anyone from the audience who wants to give it a go. \n  \nPoets in Putney sells out every month\, so ticket registration is essential. \nPerformers & Audience tickets must be booked to secure your spot! \n\nPlease bring a bottle of water and snacks. \n\nBook your spot here.\nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate. \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-poetry-open-mic-night-rivers-edition/
LOCATION:Putney Public Library\, SW15 2DR
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: The Kyd Brook: Living alongside a suburban river 1920s-2020s. A walk through Petts Wood [FULLY BOOKED - Waitlist Available]
DESCRIPTION:Join urban sociologists Emma Jackson and Louise Rondel and local historians Mel Wright and Andrea Stevens for a FREE guided\, London Rivers Week 2026 walk which traces the route of the Kyd Brook through the suburb of Petts Wood. We will learn about the development of Petts Wood in the 1920s and 1930s and consider how this has impacted on the Kyd Brook. We will also share ‘tales from the Kyd Brook’\, stories gathered at a residents’ workshop which took place during London Rivers Week 2025 which reflect on what it is like to live alongside the brook. We will follow the Kyd Brook into the National Trust woods which once provided the timber for the Petts’ shipyards including at Woolwich and Deptford. From here\, we will leave the brook as it continues its course into Chislehurst then\, as the River Quaggy\, into Greenwich and Lewisham\, joining the River Ravensbourne to eventually flow into the Thames at Deptford. \nAs we walk\, we will invite attendees to share their own knowledge and reflections on living alongside London’s smaller waterways. \nDate: Thursday 28th May \nTime: 6 to 8pm \nMeet at: Station Square\, Petts Wood by JDM\, BR5 1NA \nPlaces are limited\, please sign up here: https://www.pettswood.org.uk/events   \nRoute: \n\nThe route is approximately 2½ km/1½ miles.\nIt is mostly on pavements and will involve crossing some moderately busy roads.\nThe end of the walk will be in the woods where the ground can be uneven.\n\nWhat to Bring: Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for uneven ground. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle\, sun cream and a hat\, depending on the weather \nPetts Wood and Hawkswood Access Able guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/access-guides/petts-wood-and-hawkwood-national-trust \nThere are toilets available at the meeting point – on the train station platforms and by request nearby at The Daylight Inn. \nInformation about Petts Wood Station\, including accessibility information: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/petts-wood/ \nInformation about the Daylight Inn\, including accessibility information from CAMRA: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/daylight-inn-petts-wood-128148 \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nContact: \nFor more details\, contact: louise.rondel@gmail.com \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-kyd-brook-living-alongside-a-suburban-river-1920s-2020s-a-walk-through-petts-wood/
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Creekside Low Tide Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Creekside Discovery Centre for a free Low Tide Walk in Deptford Creek as part of London Rivers Week 2026.  \nWith the help of our guides\, you will get down onto the river bed\, explore the ecology and wade into the natural and social histories of this fantastic urban space. \nBy observing and appreciating the variety of wildlife in Deptford Creek\, we hope to foster a greater connection between people and the urban nature around them. \nA Low Tide Walk takes about 2 hours\, which includes putting on waders and preparing for the river\, walking up and back down the river\, using nets to observe the wildlife under the water\, and washing waders and hands after the walk. Please arrive promptly for the time stated at the event. \nBy joining our conservationists on this wade into Deptford Creek\, you will learn about the variety of ways we are working to better understand and support wildlife in the Creek. \nWaders and mud sticks will be provided. \nPlease bring a bottle of water\, sunscreen. \nOnly children aged 8 and above can join this activity. All U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBook your place here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-creekside-low-tide-walk/
LOCATION:Creekside Discovery Centre\, 14 Creekside\, Deptford \, London\, SE8 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Deptford Creek Fish Survey
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the aquatic life that calls Deptford Creek home? Join Creekside Discovery Centre on a FREE fish survey as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nDuring last year’s surveys\, we recorded species including Sea Bass\, Common Goby\, Three-spined Stickleback\, Dace and Eel\, highlighting the importance of the Creek as a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. \nThis survey forms part of a series of regular wildlife surveys looking at all species that use the Creek\, including fish\, birds\, invertebrates\, plants and even algae. The data collected helps assess habitat quality and informs future habitat management. \nNo previous experience is needed — this session is suitable for beginners as well as those who have attended surveys before. \nWhat to expect\n\nA guided fish survey led by experienced staff\nHands-on monitoring of fish species using safe survey techniques\nSupport with identifying species and learning about their life cycles and habitats\nAn opportunity to contribute to long-term monitoring of Deptford Creek\n\n  \nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring a bottle of water and sunscreen.\nClothing suitable for the weather\nTrousers and socks that can get wet or muddy\nAll specialist equipment\, including waders\, will be provided\n\nThis event is suitable for adults and children aged 10+. All U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBook your place here.\nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-deptford-creek-fish-survey/
LOCATION:Creekside Discovery Centre\, 14 Creekside\, Deptford \, London\, SE8 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026 Webinar: Stories of the Thames – Life\, Memory & Community in East London
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special free London Rivers Week 2026 webinar\, where three local experts will bring to life powerful stories from the past and present\, exploring what it means to grow up in East London along the River Thames. \n📅Thursday 28th May. 12pm-1pm. \nREGISTER HERE. \nHear from Andy Green\, co-founder of the Modern Cockney Festival\, as he shares insights from his East London upbringing and reflects on Cockney identity and the communities shaped by their connection to the river. \nLocal historian Jane Parker will delve into the rich history of the Docklands\, tracing its transformation and exploring how the river has shaped life\, work\, and identity in East London. \nHistorian Richard Yeboah will offer thoughtful perspectives on Hackney’s social history\, highlighting community influence\, change\, and lived experience across generations. \nTogether\, they will weave a compelling picture of place\, memory\, and change along the Thames from heritage to modern life. \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-webinar-stories-of-the-thames-life-memory-community-in-east-london/
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T150000
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames21 for our free Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nPlease book here: Action for Silk Stream LRW Volunteer day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be in Rushgrove Park\, Barnet \nActivities include balsam bashing and  litter picking. \nBalsam is an invasive plant that we don’t want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It’s easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day\, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary! \nWhere to meet: \nRushgrove Park\, NW9 6RD \nWhat3Words: ///snows.divisions.steer \nNearest tube: Colindale \nNote – There are no toilets on site. \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n  \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-river-action-day-2/
LOCATION:Rushgrove Park\, Western Entrance\, Rushgrove Park\, Rushgrove Avenue\, NW9 6RD
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,London Rivers Week 2026,Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: The Yeading Brook Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join The Friends of Headstone Manor Park for a free Yeading Brook Clean Up event as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nThe starting point will be outside the Moat Cafe at 09.30 am. \n\n\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and bring a drink/snack. \nWellington boots are a must; FoHMP will provide all other equipment. \nFor more information\, email fohmrg@gmail.com \nThe activity is aimed at adults only. \nBook your place here. \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-yeading-brook-clean-up/
LOCATION:Headstone Manor Recreation Park\, Pinner View\, Harrow HA2 6PX\, Pinner View\, Harrow\, London\, HA2 6PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Evening stroll along River Crane at Mill Road\, Twickenham
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the River Crane (FORCE) for this fantastic evening walk along the River Crane. \nThis FREE guided walk will start at Mill Road Twickenham and then upstream to Willow Way looking at all the river and open space improvements works that are happening along this stretch. You will also hear talks about how FORCE is seeking to entice water voles and kingfishers into this space. You will then come back along the mill stream channel to Mill Road. \nLocation meeting point: Meet at the Stag Beetle bench. Mill Road is accessible from Staines Road or via a footpath from Lincoln Avenue. Twickenham\, TW2 5HA \nBOOK BY CLICKING LINK HERE: https://shorturl.at/ODJ5u \nBooking will open here a month beforehand. Due to safeguarding needs all children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. \nBring: Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and bring a bottle of water and snacks. \nFor more info email: events@force.org.uk
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-evening-stroll-along-river-crane-at-mill-road-twickenham/
LOCATION:Crane Park\, TW2 5HA\, Mill Road\, TW2 5HA
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Twilight Elver Watch- Guided Field Evening [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Thames21 team for a FREE guided evening walk along the River Ravensbourne to discover one of the UK’s most remarkable and endangered species\, the European eel. \nDuring this twilight field session\, we will explore the secretive upstream migration of elvers (juvenile eels) as they navigate urban river barriers in their journey inland. Along the way\, we will discuss the unique life cycle of the European eel\, from the Sargasso Sea to London’s rivers\, and consider the challenges they face in heavily modified catchments. \nAs we walk\, we will observe likely migration points such as weirs and outfalls\, and reflect on how river restoration\, fish passage improvements\, and community action can help reconnect habitats and support eel recovery. Participants will also be invited to share their own observations and experiences of London’s rivers. \nDate: 27.05.26 \nTime: 6pm-8pm (approx. timed with dusk) \nMeet at: Ladywell Fields Café\, SE13 \nPlaces are limited\, please sign up here: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/jiWwxGQBMHhG2X56egjV \nRoute:\nThe walk will be approximately 1.5–2 km along riverside paths. \n\n\nMostly flat but may include uneven ground near riverbanks \n\n\nSome low-light conditions after sunset \n\n\nThe walk will include several stopping points for observation \n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n\nWeather-appropriate clothing \n\n\nSturdy footwear suitable for uneven ground \n\n\nHead torch or handheld torch (red light preferred if available) \n\n\nWater bottle \n\n\nFor more details\, contact: carolina.orlandi@thames21.org.uk \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-twilight-elver-watch-guided-field-evening/
LOCATION:Ladywell Fields\, Ladywell Fields\, London\, SE13 7XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Can London be a Wetland City?
DESCRIPTION:Join ZSL for a (in-person) free talk on freshwater habitats and species as part of London Rivers Week. \nBeavers\, water voles and wetlands… come and hear how NGO’s are working to make London a wetland city. \n\n\n\n\nIf you’re a wildlife professional\, a nature enthusiast\, or just river-curious\, come and join our event at ZSL London Zoo. You will hear how ZSL\, Citizen Zoo\, and others are working towards restoring key freshwater species and habitats within the capital\, such as beavers and water voles\, and you’ll have the chance to have your questions answered in a live Q&A at the end. \nDoors will be open from 17:40\, with the talks commencing at 18:00. \nPlease bring a bottle of water. \nRegister here.\nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-can-london-be-a-wetland-city/
LOCATION:London Zoo\, Huxley Lecture Theatre\, Nuffield Building\, Outer Cir\, London\, Outer Circle\, London\, Greater London\, NW1 4RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: River Litter Detectives at Limekiln Dock
DESCRIPTION:Book your FREE place here! \nCome along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will collect the litter we find and categorise it into sewage-derived litter\, plastic items\, and other types of litter. This will help us determine the quantity of litter turning up along the riverside and investigate which litter category poses the biggest problem. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our event\, which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. \nBoth new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. \nThis event is suitable for anyone (over the age of 10 accompanied by an adult) with an interest in plastic pollution\, or those who want to help monitor and improve the River Thames. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ \nPlease make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather-appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease bring a bottle of water. \nPLEASE NOTE: Access to this site involves climbing a short ladder or climbing over a flood wall. Volunteers with limited mobility may find this challenging. Please contact Sam if you would like to learn more about this. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Sam at samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk. \nBook your FREE place here! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-river-litter-detectives-at-limekiln-dock/
LOCATION:Limekiln Dock\, Junction of Three Colt St/Milligan St\, London\, E14 8AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,London Rivers Week 2026,River clean-up,Thames,Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Your Tidal Thames
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Estuary Edges - From creek to open water [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join a member of the Environment Agency for a free walk around Greenwich\, looking at ways to improve tidal walls for wildlife as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \n\n\n\nWe’ll walk from Deptford to East Greenwich in about an hour and a half. We’ll look at a variety of fringing ecological enhancements to the otherwise sterile vertical walls\, some of which are known as ‘vertical beaches’. We will discuss their benefits to ecology and the challenges of getting them installed and maintained. We will climb down some steps onto the foreshore near the Cutty Sark\, and we’ll finish at River Gardens Café\, 20 River Gardens Walk\, London SE10 0FZ. \nBooking is essential to limit numbers\, please register here. \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease bring a bottle of water.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-estuary-edges-from-creek-to-open-water/
LOCATION:SE8 3GL\, Meet on the lifting bridge over Deptford Creek\, East of 2 Creative Rd\, SE8 3GL
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: A River Rights Charter for the Channelsea Creek - lecture and workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Climate Ecological Transitions Hub at Loughborough University London (LUL) for a River Rights Charter event as part of London Rivers Week 2026\, with Surge Cooperative and River Rights Network\, welcoming the rivers community for a lecture and hands-on workshop to explore the development of a River Rights Charter for the Channelsea Creek in East London. \nThe event will enable participants to explore the potential for a Rights of Rivers approach with a specific focus on the Channelsea community. The workshop will raise awareness of the concept of Rights for Rivers and its relevance to their river\, inspire participants with practical examples\, develop a greater sense of connection with their river\, and assess the feasibility of developing a Rights for Rivers approach for their own river. \n3 – 4pm: River rights public lecture by Josh Levene of River Rights Network and Love Our Ouse\n5 – 7pm: A River Rights Charter for the Channelsea workshop with Surge Coop\, led by River Rights Network \nAddress: Climate Ecological Transitions Hub\, Loughborough University – 3 Lesney Avenue\, The Broadcast Centre\, E20 3BS \nPlease bring a bottle of water. \nPlease register here.\nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-a-river-rights-charter-for-the-channelsea-creek-lecture-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Loughborough University\, 3 Lesney Avenue\, The Broadcast Centre\, E20 3BS
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T150000
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Family Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family crafternoon with South East Rivers Trust at Riverside Gardens for London Rivers Week\, learning more about what lives in the river while doing nature art! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us:\nThe Riverside Gardens wetland has been revitalised through re-profiling to create diverse water depths and reconnecting the wetland with the River Cray. As part of London Rivers Week 2026\, we are hosting a family friendly arts & crafts afternoon to celebrate the river. \nThese are family friendly\, for young people aged 6 years old and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nYounger children can attend\, however all activities may not be age appropriate. \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nRiver themed scavenger hunt\nNature art\nRiver sampling\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know \n🕒 When: Wednesday\, May 27th. 12pm – 3pm \n📍Where to meet: Riverside Gardens\, Gardiner Close\, BR5 4AB – Look out for our South East Rivers Trust flags \n\nGoogle Maps HERE\n\n\nwhat3words ///reason.traps.mining\n\n👉 Booking is essential so we can plan sessions\, please register here.\n⏰ Booking closes at 11:30pm\, May 25th. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nWater bottle (filled up!)\n\n\nWarm\, weather appropriate clothing\n\n\nWear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty\n\nAccessibility: Activities will take us off-paths and working on the ground. Some areas may be muddy. If you have any questions about access or physical requirements\, please get in touch before the event. \nGood to know \n\nWe’ll contact you if severe weather means we need to reschedule\n\n\nPlease check your junk folder for confirmation emails\n\nQuestions? \nPlease email us at volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-family-crafternoon/
LOCATION:Meet at Riverside Gardens\, Orpington\, Riverside Gardens\, Orpington\, Greater London\, London\, BR5\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Keeping Our Rivers Healthy with CABI and the Stonebridge Lock Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Drop by CABI and the Stonebridge Lock Coalition’s stalls to learn all about the local waterways\, the wildlife that lives there and how we are protecting them from fly-tipping and exotic invasive plants as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nPlay games\, create fun crafts to take home and meet CABI scientists who are actively researching natural solutions to keep our rivers healthy! \nThis is a drop-in event; there’s no need to register. \nPlease bring a bottle of water. \nLocation: public footpaths by the Stonebridge Lock Waterside Cafe \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-keeping-our-rivers-healthy-with-cabi-and-the-stonebridge-lock-coalition/
LOCATION:Stonebridge Lock\, Waterside Café N17 0XD\, Stonebridge Lock\, London\, N17 0XD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Sensory walk through Headstone Manor Park [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Headstone Manor Park on this free walk to discover The Copse at Headstone Manor Park as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Adrian Doyle & Jonathan Barker from the Friends of Headstone Manor Park for a sensory walk through The Copse and experience pure nature and discover more about this 1 Hectare wooded environment. \n• Look: look at yourself in the river or take a selfie. \n• Touch: Leaf\, Tree\, Moss or Bark. \n• Smell: Take a while to take a deep breath in a particular area and move around to smell different things. \n• See: Animals\, birds\, shadows on leaves\, branches\, trees\, shrubs\, and ripples on water\, \n• Listen: Forest Woodland sounds\, bird song\, animal noises. \nAlthough there are cleared paths\, they may be uneven so stout shoes and strong clothing are advisable as we will be walking through densely packed wooded areas which may also be occasionally muddy. \nThe activity is aimed at adults only. \nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and bring a drink/ snack. Some of the walks will be over grassed areas which may be muddy – depending upon the weather conditions. \nThe event will take place come rain or shine however in the event of extreme weather you will be notified should we need to postpone the event. \nDogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead. \nMeet Outside the Moat Cafe \nPlease bring a bottle of water. \nThe activity is aimed at adults however children of 8+ years\, accompanied by an adult\, are welcome. \nFor more information\, email fohmrg@gmail.com \nBook your place here.\nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-copse-at-headstone-manor-park-spring-adults-only/
LOCATION:Headstone Manor Park\, Pinner View\, London\, HA2 6PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Enfield Beaver Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Enfield’s beaver site on a guided tour and learn how they transform rivers for nature during London Rivers Week. \nBOOK HERE. \nDate: Wednesday 27th May. 10.30am session (few tickets available) \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxed\, family‑friendly walk at the Enfield Beaver site. Learn how beavers build dams\, create ponds and help wildlife thrive\, all right here in London. Look for beaver tracks and gnawed trees\, hear the story of the project\, and discover how these amazing animals help make our rivers healthier for people and nature. Suitable for all ages. \nWe will be meeting at Forty Hall Car Park. The tour will involve a 15-20 minute to the beaver site through some uneven ground. Please make sure you wear sturdy shoes if you will be joining us. \nU18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease bring a bottle of water. \nPlease email bluegreen@enfield.gov.uk if you have any questions or require further information.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-enfield-beaver-tours/
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Guided Bat Walk [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Thames Landscape Strategy for an enchanting spring evening exploring the secret world of bats in the beautiful grounds of Home Park at Hampton Court as part of London Rivers Week. \n\n\n\n\nAs dusk settles\, we’ll take a gentle guided walk to discover the incredible species that emerge at twilight. \nLed by the Thames Landscape Strategy team\, this family‑friendly walk will introduce you to the fascinating behaviour\, ecology\, and conservation of bats. We’ll use handheld bat detectors to listen to their ultrasonic calls and identify different species as they swoop\, forage\, and navigate through the night. \nDate: Tuesday 26th May \nTime: 8:45 pm \nLocation: Meet at the Kingston Gate enterance for Home Park. Near where Hampton Court Road and Church Grove intersect. \nWhat 3 Words: ///listed.design.grapes \nWhat to bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, warm layers\, and a torch \nSuitable for: Adults and children (under 16s accompanied by an adult) \nCome along and celebrate the wildlife of the Thames corridor\, one of London’s most historic and biodiverse landscapes. \nPlease note: As these are wild animals\, sightings cannot be guaranteed. The walk may be cancelled or rescheduled depending on weather conditions. \nAny questions or accessibility information\, please contact: Alex@habitatsandheritage.org.uk \nPlease bring a bottle of water with you\, sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing for the hot weather. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-guided-bat-walk/
LOCATION:Home Park Terrace\, Home Park Terrace\, Kingston upon Thames\, KT1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Aquatic Vegetation with Richard Lansdown
DESCRIPTION:Join RewildLea and renowned botanist and ecologist\, and Chair of the IUCN SSC Freshwater Plant Specialist Group\, Richard Lansdown\, for a free guided walk as part of London Rivers Week starting in Hackney Marshes – meeting point confirmed after booking. \nWe’ll be looking at the river’s vegetation. This is the first of a series of nature walks organised by the Rewilding the Old Lea project\, supported by the Mayor of London and Hackney Council. The walk will be along steep\, muddy and possibly slippery banks depending on the recent weather. Please wear suitable footwear and weather gear. \nPlease bring a bottle of water with you and sunscreen. \nTo book a place\, please email: RewildLea@outlook.com \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-aquatic-vegetation-with-richard-lansdown/
LOCATION:Meet at Hackney Marshes\, Homerton Road\, London\, E5 5PF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Photography Competition Awards and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our London River’s Week Photography Competition awards. \nWe will also be screening the short film We the Lea | Pollution\, People and the Fight for a Living River. \nDate: Tuesday 26th May \nTime: 6.00pm-8.00pm \nLocation: The Leaside Centre\, E5 9HQ \nThere will be drinks and snacks. \nBOOK HERE \nPlease bring a bottle of water with you\, sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing for the hot weather.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-photography-competition-awards-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Leaside Trust\, Spring Lane\,\, Clapton\,\, London\, E5 9HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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