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River Thames: restrictions and closures

Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.

Updates to this page

From:
Environment Agency
Published:
12 February 2020
Last updated:
29 October 2026
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  1. Update to Planned Lock Closure - Hambleden closure dates now 30 November to 17 December 2026 only.

  2. New closure notice for Hampton Head November 2026 (Sat 28 Nov).

  3. Hurley Lock open to navigation.

  4. Hurley Lock closed for emergency repairs until further notice following hydraulic leak.

  5. Drought restrictions between St Johns and Osney, and between Goring and Culham have been lifted today (Fri 23 Oct 2026).

  6. Obstruction on approach to Shiplake Lock tail gates. All vessels should navigate with extreme caution - 23 October 2026.

  7. Event notices for November 2026 added.

  8. Two consecutive weeks of blue-green algae analysis indicating that all River Thames sample locations, from Hampton Ferry to the Ham and Kingston Bathing Water, have been assessed as ‘PASS’ and now below risk threshold for blue-green algae. Navigation issue advice removed from page.

  9. New restriction notice added for Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 25 October 26).

  10. Planned lock closures added for 2026/2027.

  11. Update to Boveney Lock hydraulic upgrade works. Works now extended until Friday 30 October. The lock will remain navigable, but boaters may experience minor disruption.

  12. Shiplake Lock open to navigation.

  13. Mention of Penton Hook closure removed as of 1245

  14. Penton Hook Lock closed until further notice for emergency repairs. Engineers to arrive on site Saturday 10 October.

  15. New restriction notice for the removal of a pedestrian footbridge in Penton Hook reach (Mon 12 - Fri 23 Oct 2026).

  16. New closure notice for Shiplake Lock Repair Works (Mon 12 Oct 2026).

  17. New closure notice for Benson Lock Repair Works (Mon 9 Nov - Mon 21 Dec 2026).

  18. Caversham Lock is open to navigation.

  19. Update to Cookham Lock sluice works. Cookham Lock now open to navigation as normal.

  20. Due to electrical work at Shiplake Lock there will be no power at the lock on Monday 5 October, 9am to 4pm. Navigation through the lock will be operational on hand-wind only.

  21. Caversham Lock is closed for emergency repairs until further notice. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.

  22. Event notice for Lensbury Firework Event (Fri 30 October 2026). Hurley reach navigation issue removed.

  23. River restriction notices for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Regatta (Sat 26 Sept 26) and Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head (Sat 24 Oct 26).

  24. Bray Lock reopened at 1800

  25. Update to Cookham Lock sluice repair works. River restriction notice added.

  26. Bray Lock closed for emergency repairs until further notice. Engineers to attend site, further information will be provided as soon as possible.

  27. Date amendment for Hambleden Lock hydraulic upgrade river closure notice: Monday 2 November to Friday 20 November and Monday 30 November to Thursday 17 December 2026.

  28. River Thames: Restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 19 September 2026. A fallen tree is restricting the upstream Culham lock cut. Reduced channel width and submerged branches present a hazard to navigation. Proceed with caution.

  29. Event notices for October 2026 added.

  30. New restriction notices for Cookham Bridge Inspection (Tues 22 - Fri 25 Sept 2026) and Wallingford Long Distance Sculls (Sat 26 Sept 2026).

  31. Loddon Drive Railway Bridge works restriction notice (Mon 14 Sep to Fri 27 Nov 2026)

  32. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. Romney Lock has reopened for navigation.

  33. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. Romney Lock closed until further notice due to broken collar strap.

  34. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13 September 2026. Teddington Lock has reopened to navigation.

  35. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 13th September 2026. Teddington Lock currently closed due to obstruction to head gates.

  36. New restriction notice for Burford Bridge Abingdon (Mon 14 Sep - Fri 30 Oct 2026).

  37. Boveney Lock will be on hand wind only from Wednesday 9 September 6pm until Thursday 10 September 9am.

  38. Sandford Lock open to navigation.

  39. Update to Cookham Lock Sluice Works 2026. Cookham Lock will now be closed on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September 2026 for safety critical works.

  40. Hydraulic upgrade works on Boveney, Sunbury and Hambleden Locks. Closure notice added for Hambleden, see closures for more information.

  41. Update to navigation issues. Old Windsor Lock open to navigation.

  42. Sandford lock is closed until further notice. This is due to a leak in a lock gate hydraulic hose, located below the water level.

  43. Old Windsor lock is currently closed until repairs are completed. This is expected to be Monday afternoon.

  44. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Friday 4 September 2026. Sandford Lock closed until further notice. Hydraulic engineers expected on site Saturday 5 September.

  45. New lock closure notice for Cookham Lock (Mon 7 - Fri 18 September 2026).

  46. Culham Lock reach. Fallen tree restricting the lock cut, 1,000m above the lock. Field teams have attended and removed part of the tree, navigation is possible with caution.

  47. Sunday August 30 2026 | Culham Lock reach | Fallen tree blocking the lock cut, 1,000m above the lock. Field teams are attending this morning.

  48. Saturday 29 August, Teddington lock has reopened to river traffic.

  49. Teddington Lock is currently closed until further notice for emergency repairs. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.

  50. New restriction notice for Isis Sculls Head Race 2026 (Sat 19 Sept).

  51. Bell Weir Lock closure - Thursday 3 September 2026 8am to 12pm.

  52. New restriction notices for Teddington Reach Skiff Championships Regatta 2026 (Sun 30 Aug) and Bell Weir Refurbishment Works 2026 (Mon 14 to Fri 25 Sept). Desilting works at Whitchurch Lock until further notice, boaters to be aware of possible delays to navigation through lock.

  53. River Thames: restrictions and closure updated for Saturday 22 August 2026. Cookham Lock closed outside of lock keeper duty hours due to issue with sluices.

  54. Drought restriction notices added for Sunbury, Molesey and Teddington Locks (Mon 24 August 2026).

  55. Event notices for September 2026 added.

  56. Please be aware that following testing of water samples taken from the River Thames on 19 August, we have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the lower non-tidal River Thames between Sunbury Lock and Teddington Lock, including at the Ham and Kingston Designated Bathing Water. Some blue-green algae can produce toxins that may be harmful to people and animals. Skin contact can cause rashes and swallowing the water can cause illness. You can find more information on the risks and the actions you can take on GOV.UK. Please search for: Algal blooms: advice for the public and landowners.

  57. River Thames: Restrictions and Closures updated for Saturday 15 August 2026. Whitchurch Lock has reopened for navigation.

  58. Update to navigation issues. Sunbury Lock open to navigation. Divers to attend Whitchurch Lock Saturday 15 August.

  59. Due to local incident, Sunbury Lock will be on hand wind during Lock and Weir Keeper hours. Outside of Lock and Weir Keeper hours the lock will be closed to navigation. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  60. New restriction notice for Hurley Regatta 2026 (Sat 15 Aug).

  61. Whitchurch Lock closed to navigation until further notice. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  62. New restriction notices for Oxford City Regatta 2026 (Sat 22 and Sun 23 August) and Loddon Drive Railway Bridge works 2026(Sat 26 to Wed 30 Sept).

  63. Update to navigation issues. Tree obstruction removed from Osney Lock cut. Osney Lock open to navigation.

  64. Update to navigation issues. Fallen tree blocking Osney upstream lock cut. Lock closed to navigation until further notice.

  65. Restriction notice for Go With The Flo Paddleboard Race 2026 added (Sun 23 August)

  66. Whitchurch Lock open to navigation.

  67. New Prolonged Dry Weather restrictions in place from 9:30am on Monday 3 August for Goring to Culham Locks and Penton Hook to Shepperton Locks - see notices for details.

  68. New restriction notice for Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta (Sat 8 Aug 2026).

  69. Whitchurch Lock closed until further notice for repairs.

  70. New restriction notice for Blakes Lock Repairs (Thurs 30 July until further notice).

  71. New restriction notice for Tenfoot Footbridge Repairs (Mon 3 - Mon 10 Aug 2026).

  72. Temporary closure added for Osney Lock Tree Works (Thurs 30 July 2026).

  73. Update to navigation issues. Blakes Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Further information will be added as soon as possible.

  74. Sunken narrowboat obstruction in Osney removed.

  75. Chertsey Lock fully open to navigation.

  76. New restriction notice added - Prolonged Dry Weather Navigation Restrictions (Sat 25 Jul 2026).

  77. Update to navigation issues. Chertsey Lock is currently open for navigation during Lock and Weir Keeper hours only. Updates on on emergency repairs will be issued as soon as possible.

  78. Chertsey Lock is currently closed until further notice for emergency repairs. Engineers will be attending site shortly.

  79. New restriction notices for August 2026 events.

  80. St John's Lock is open to navigation.

  81. Out of date notices removed (Mon 20 July 2026). New restriction notice added for the Deconstruction of the Henley Royal Regatta course (Tues 14 Jul to Mon 31 Aug 2026).

  82. New restriction notice for RunThrough Triathlon Marlow (Sun 19 Jul 26).

  83. New restriction notice for Henley Pub to Club Swim 2026 (Sat 25 Jul).

  84. Teddington Barge Lock is now open to navigation.

  85. New restriction notices for Staines Amateur Regatta 2026 (Sat 25 Jul) and Chertsey and Shepperton Regatta 2026 (Sat 25 Jul).

  86. Teddington Barge Lock is currently closed until further notice for emergency repairs. Engineers will be site attending shortly. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  87. Bell Lock is closed on Sunday 12 July 2026 due to a failure of the hydraulics system.

  88. Event cancelled: The One on the River Triathlon (Sun 12 July).

  89. Shepperton Lock is now open to navigation. River restriction notices added for Wey Kayak Club National Marathon Championships (Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026) and Clifton Hampden Bridge works (Monday 20 July to 21 September 2026).

  90. Caversham Lock now open to navigation.

  91. Update to navigation issues. Temple Lock is open to navigation.

  92. Closure notice added for Shepperton Lock.

  93. Henley Masters Regatta 2026 (Fri 10 to Sun 12 July 2026) river restriction notice added.

  94. Notice added for St John's Lock closure.

  95. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for 6 July 2026. Shepperton Lock closed for emergency repairs.

  96. Update to navigation issues. Temple Lock is closed to navigation for emergency repairs. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  97. St John's Lock is closed to navigation for emergency repairs. Restriction notice added for Henley Music Festival (Mon 6 to Sun 12 July 2026).

  98. Update for Whitchurch Lock desilting navigation issue.

  99. Emergency closure notice for Caversham Lock - Friday 3 July 2026 until further notice.

  100. Update to navigation issues. Caversham Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. This page will updated with further information as soon as possible.

  101. Cookham Lock hazardous tree removed - restriction to navigation removed.

  102. New restriction notice for Boulters to Bray Swim (Sat 4 Jul 26).

  103. Update to navigation issues. Temple Lock is now open to navigation.

  104. Temple Lock is currently closed to navigation until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.

  105. Repairs at Goring Lock have now been completed the lock is fully open for navigation.

  106. Added Sunday 28 June 2026 8am to 5pm | Boveney Reach | Eton Excelsior Bicentenary: The navigation channel for river traffic will be on the right, Buckinghamshire, Thames path, side of the river.

  107. Saturday 27 June 2026 until further notice Goring lock is closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site this afternoon.

  108. Restriction notice added - Cookham Lock Tree Removal (Thu 2 to Fri 3 July 2026).

  109. Due to continued extreme weather, temporary assisted passage restrictions will be extended to Saturday 27 June. Assisted passage will not be offered between 11am and 4pm at any of our lock sites. Teddington Lock will be reducing service during these times to essential traffic only.

  110. River restriction notices added: Henley Classic Swim (Sun 28 June) and Southern Area Paddlesport Regatta (Sat 4 July).

  111. River closure notice for Reading Water Festival (23 June - 1 July) and river restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Egham Regatta (28 June).

  112. Update to Whitchurch Lock desilting and Teddington Launch Lock refurbishment works navigation issues

  113. Update to navigation issues. Extreme heat is leading to intermittent powered operation of locks during peak temperature periods. Please see our notice to boaters for advice if navigating.

  114. Due to extreme weather warnings, assisted passage will not be offered between 11am and 4pm from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 June 2026 at any of our lock sites. Teddington Lock will be reducing service during these times to essential traffic only. We thank river users for their patience and understanding.

  115. River restriction notices added for Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday 30 June to Sunday 5 July 2026).

  116. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 21 June 2026. Whitchurch Lock has reopened for navigation.

  117. 20 June 2026 until further notice | Whitchurch Lock | Currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  118. To facilitate de-silting at Whitchurch Lock, boaters may experience delays to navigation of up to 2 hours during weekdays between 25 June to 2 July 2026.

  119. Whitchurch Lock de-silting postponed - notices removed.

  120. New restriction notices added for July events.

  121. Out of date notices removed - Mon 15 June 2026.

  122. Update to navigation issues. Teddington Lock will be closed to navigation from 10pm Sunday 14 to 6am Monday 15 June 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.

  123. New restriction notice for RunThrough Royal Windsor Triathlon (Sun 14 June 26).

  124. New restriction notice for Swim Oxford Lock to Lock Swim (Sun 14 June 2026).

  125. Update to navigation issues. To facilitate de-silting at Whitchurch Lock, boaters may experience delays to navigation of up to 2 hours during weekdays between 17 June and 24 June 2026.

  126. New restriction notice for Wargrave Sprint Triathlon (Sat 13 June 2026).

  127. New closure notice for Bell Weir Lock refurbishment works (Tues 30 June 2026).

  128. Update to navigation issues. From Monday 6 July, contractors will be assembling equipment at the tail of Teddington Barge Lock. Boaters may experience delays to navigation through the barge lock of up to 30 minutes during weekdays for a period of 5 weeks.

  129. New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta practice & Henley Women's Regatta (Mon 15 to Tues 30 June 2026).

  130. Update to navigation issues. Shoal reported downstream of Abingdon Lock. Fallen tree obstruction off Phillimore island in Shiplake reach. Both issues marked with navigation buoys, boaters to navigate with caution.

  131. New restriction notices for Charity Dragon Boat Race (Thurs 11 June 2026) and Charity Dragon Boat Racing Pangbourne (Sat 13 June 2026).

  132. Emergency repair works to replace a faulty hydraulic gate ram have been completed and the lock is open to navigation.

  133. Fallen tree obstructing Cookham Lock upstream layby on right, Sashes island side looking upstream. Boaters should use opposite layby when approaching lock.

  134. Marsh Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  135. Cookham Lock now fully operational.

  136. Cookham Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  137. Update to navigation issues. Marlow Lock upstream canoe portage is now operational.

  138. New closure notice for Temporary Bridge installation and removal for Reading Festival (Thurs 20 Aug and Sun 6 Sept 2026).

  139. To facilitate Teddington Launch Lock refurbishment works, contractors will be assembling equipment at the tail of the barge lock. Boaters may experience delays to navigation through the barge lock of up to 30 minutes during weekdays between Monday 8 June to Friday 10 July 2026.

  140. New restriction notices for Wokingham Canoe Club Hasler Race (Sun 7 June 2026), and Oriel Regatta (Sat 13 June 2026).

  141. New restriction notice for Rowing on and Summer Eights 2026.

  142. Boveney Lock tail pedestal is now fully operational.

  143. Whitchurch Lock is now open for navigation.

  144. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed until further notice. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  145. New restriction notice for Rowing on and Summer Eights (Sat 23, Wed 27, and Sat 30 May 2026).

  146. Update to navigation issues. Submerged vessel reported opposite Rush Court Care Home on right side of channel looking upstream of Benson reach. Hazard is marked with navigation buoys, boaters to navigate with caution in Benson reach.

  147. Boveney Lock tail pedestal is currently on handwind operation only.

  148. New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Processional Skiff Event (Sat 16 May 2026).

  149. New restriction notices for Maidenhead Junior Regatta (Sun 17 May 2026), Bourne End Week (Fri 22 - Mon 25 May 2026), and The One on the River Triathlon (Sun 31 May 2026).

  150. Restriction (Mon 18 May to Fri 19 June) and closure (Tue 26 May) notice added for Bell Weir refurbishment works.

  151. New event notices for June 2026 added.

  152. Shoal reported downstream of Godstow Lock. Boaters should navigate with caution.

  153. Marlow Lock has been repaired. Public power is available.

  154. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 3 May 2026. Teddington Barge Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  155. River Thames: restrictions and closures second update for Saturday 2 May 2026. Marlow Spring regatta, width restriction in navigation channel on the Berkshire, left side of the river. Marlow lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable.

  156. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 2 May 2026. Teddington Barge Lock closed for emergency repairs. Obstruction on the tail gates.

  157. Osney Lock is open for navigation.

  158. Osney Lock closed until further notice due to breakdown. Contractors due Friday 1 May 2026.

  159. Out of date notice removed.

  160. Update to navigation issues. To facilitate Bell Weir refurbishment, contractors will have equipment set up in the lock cut from 8:30 am to 11am Mon 27 April to Fri 1 May. Boaters should navigate with caution when approaching the lock and maintain lookout for temporary restrictions to width of navigation.

  161. Update to Boulters Lock width restriction.

  162. New restriction notice for Reading Amateur Regatta (Sat 13 and Sun 14 June 2026).

  163. New restriction notice for RunThrough Marlow Triathlon (Sun 24 May 2026).

  164. Shiplake Lock is now open for navigation.

  165. Update to Shiplake Lock closure notice, see notice for details.

  166. New restriction notice for City of Oxford Bumps 2026 (Sun 26 April).

  167. Update to Shiplake Lock Repair Works 2026, see closure notice for details.

  168. River closure notice added for Tuesday 14 April 2026, 8am to 1pm. Bell Weir Lock will be closed to navigation to facilitate crane barge movements as part of weir refurbishment works.

  169. Marlow Lock is closed until further notice. Contractors due on site Sunday 12 April 2026. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  170. Emergency Lock Closure added - Shiplake Lock (Thursday 9 April 2026 until further notice).

  171. Update to navigation issues. Due to a vessel colliding with the lock gate, Shiplake Lock will be closed until further notice. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

  172. New restriction notices added for May 2026.

  173. Update to planned lock closures list. Hambleden, Boveney and Sunbury Locks all now open for navigation.

  174. New restriction notice added for Abingdon Spring Head Regatta (Sun 12 Apr 2026).

  175. Update to navigation issues. Romney Lock fully operational. Obstruction at Folly Bridge, Oxford removed.

  176. New restriction notice for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trials (Sun 19 Apr 2026).

  177. Update to navigation issues. Romney Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly.

  178. New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta course construction (Mon 30 March - Fri 19 June 2026).

  179. Update to planned lock closures. Hydraulic upgrades at Hambleden, Boveney and Sunbury Locks now scheduled to conclude on 2 April 2026.

  180. Update to navigation issues. Fallen tree obstructing navigation at Poplar Island, Caversham reach. All vessels should navigate with extreme caution.

  181. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Wednesday 4 March 2026. Narrow boat stuck across Folly Bridge, Oxford causing partial obstruction. All vessels should navigate with extreme caution.

  182. Reading University Head of the River Race (Sat 7 March) cancelled.

  183. Teddington Barge Lock open again - Wed 11 Feb 2026.

  184. Molesey Head Races 2026 (Sat 14 Feb) cancelled and notice removed.

  185. New closure notices for Reading University Head of the River Race 2026 (Sat 7 Mar) and Kingston Head of the River Race 2026 (Sat 21 Mar).

  186. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Wednesday 4 February 2026. Teddington Barge Lock, head gates inoperable. Lock is closed for emergency repairs, engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  187. New restriction notice for Rowing On and Torpids 2026 (Fri 27 Feb, Sun 1 Mar, and Wed 4 to Sat 7 Mar).

  188. Update to navigation issue. To facilitate Bell Weir refurbishment, from 9 Feb 2026, contractors will be setting up equipment around Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Boaters to maintain lookout for ad hoc restrictions to navigation channel and navigate with caution in Bell Weir reach.

  189. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 24 January 2026. Navigation issue in Hurley weir stream.

  190. Update to river restrictions. Hampton Head (Sat 31 Jan) cancelled due to high flows.

  191. Update to navigation issues. Penton Hook Lock fully operational.

  192. Update to navigation issues. Penton Hook Lock will be closed overnight 20 January. Full operation of lock expected to resume 21 January.

  193. New restriction notice for Henley Fours and Eights (Sat 14 Feb 2026).

  194. Update to river restrictions. Weybridge Winter Head (Sat 17 Jan) cancelled.

  195. Update to navigation issues. Shoal at Bell Weir Lock downstream layby has been removed.

  196. New restriction notice for Weybridge Winter Head (Sat 17 Jan 2026).

  197. New closure notice for Molesey Head Races (Sat 14 Feb 2026).

  198. PLA draw-off period expired.

  199. Update to navigation issues. Teddington Barge Lock fully operational.

  200. 21 December 2025 until further notice. Teddington Lock closed due to damage to Barge Lock head gates from debris. Engineers expected on site 22 December. No passage through Teddington lock is possible at this time.

  201. Update to navigation issues. Vessel obstruction upstream of Godstow Bridge now cleared from navigation.

  202. Update to navigation issues. Vessel blocking entire navigation just upstream of Godstow Bridge, King's reach. Contractors will be attending the site to remove the vessel as soon as possible.

  203. River closure notice added (Hampton Head Sat 31 Jan 2026).

  204. Teddington Barge Lock is now fully operational.

  205. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Notice extended to Wednesday 10 December. Please see notice for information on navigation through Teddington Lock during stated period.

  206. New restriction notice for Walton Small Boats Head (Sat 6 Dec 2025).

  207. Update to navigation issues. Teddington Launch Lock downstream layby will not be available for public use from Monday 24th November until the end of Port of London Authority (PLA) draw-off.

  208. Update to planned lock closures. Hambleden, Boveney and Sunbury Locks will now be closed from 9 Jan 2026 to 27 March 2026 as part of planned works in the capital investment programme.

  209. New restriction notice for Lion and Chough Regatta 2025 (Fri 21 and Sat 22 November).

  210. New closure notices added for Teddington Barge Lock repair works (Mon 17 Nov to Wed 3 Dec 2025).

  211. Temple Bridge works complete. Closure notice removed and navigation through Temple reach resumed.

  212. Update to Teddington Lock closure. Closure notice added for 1 November to 16 November 2025, see notice for operational hours. Dates for planned Barge Lock closure as part of winter works programme now 17 November to 3 December 2025. Further information regarding operational hours during this period will be published as soon as possible.

  213. New closure notice for the removal of the central span of Temple Footbridge (Mon 3 Nov - Fri 14 Nov 2025).

  214. New restriction notice added for Isis Winter League 2025 and Autumn 4's 2025.

  215. New restriction notice for Tamesis Regatta 2025 (Wed 26, Thurs 27, Fri 28, and Sat 29 Nov 2025).

  216. New closure notices for Kingston Small Boats Head 2025 (Sat 8 Nov), Teddington Head 2025 (Sat 22 Nov), Royal Canoe Club 10@10 2025 (Sun 23 Nov), Hampton Small Boats Head 2025 (Sat 29 Nov), and Wallingford Winter Head 2025 (Sun 30 Nov).

  217. Update to Temple Bridge works. Temple Bridge closure notice removed. New restriction notice for Temple Bridge safety works (Mon 13 Oct until further notice) added. Navigation under Temple Bridge remains via its two side arches.

  218. New restriction notice for Henley Winter Series 2025.

  219. Temple Footbridge river closure notice extended to Friday 17 October 2025.

  220. Update to Temple Footbridge river closure notice. Closure notice end date extended to Friday 10 October 2025.

  221. Update to navigation issues. Chertsey Lock now fully operational.

  222. Update to Teddington Lock closure. Notice added for Teddington Launch Lock repair works (Wed 1 Oct to Fri 31 Oct 2025). Please see notice for update to navigation through Teddington Lock during October 2025.

  223. River Thames closures updated for Sunday 28 September 2025. Chertsey Lock closed overnight due to sensor failure. Engineers expected on site 29 September.

  224. New restriction notice for Weybridge Silver Sculls 2025 (Sat 18 Oct).

  225. New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club Regatta 2025 (Sat 27 Sept).

  226. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Teddington Barge Lock will be partially closed to navigation from 5 November to 3 December 2025 for planned maintenance works as part of the Capital Investment Programme. Further information on navigation through Teddington Lock during these dates will be published as soon as possible.

  227. State visit closure notice no longer in force. October 2025 events added - Royal Canoe Club Outrigger Hampton Court Challenge (Sun 5 Oct), Reading Small boats Head (Sat 11 Oct), Royal Canoe Club Paddling Challenge (Sat 11 Oct), Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 26 Oct).

  228. Capital Investment Programme 25-25 lock closures list added.

  229. Goring Lock repair works - river closure notice added (Mon 6 to Wed 8 Oct 2025).

  230. Closure notice added for state visit to the United Kingdom by The President and First Lady of the United States (Mon 15 to Sun 19 Sept 2025).

  231. Update to navigation issues. Marlow Lock public power fully functional.

  232. New restriction notice added for Desborough Channel Bridge Inspection (Wed 10 - Fri 12 Sept. 2025).

  233. Update to navigation issues. Marlow Lock on handwind operation only due to local power cut.

  234. Update to navigation issues. Caversham Lock fully functional.

  235. New restriction notice for Isis Sculls Head Race 2025 (Sat 20 Sept).

  236. Update to navigation issues. Sandford Lock now fully operational.

  237. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Thursday 28 August 2025. Sandford Lock is closed for emergency repairs, engineers will be on site in the morning. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  238. Update to navigation issues, Teddington Lock back in service. Please see existing notice for operational hours.

  239. Update to navigation issues: Teddington Barge Lock is currently closed. Engineers have been called, we will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  240. Update to navigation issues. Shiplake Lock public power fully operational.

  241. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Monday 25 August 2025. Shiplake Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable. We will update this webpage when public power is available again.

  242. New restriction notice for The Skiff Championships Regatta 2025 (Sun 24 Aug).

  243. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Thursday 21 August 2025. Sandford lock back in service. Caversham Lock public power is currently unavailable until further notice. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable.

  244. Update to navigation issues. Shiplake Lock public power back in service.

  245. September event notices added.

  246. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 17 August 2025. Sandford Lock closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  247. Updates to Temple Footbridge river restriction notice (21 November 2024 until 28 September 2025) and Temple Footbridge river closure notice (Monday 29 September to Monday 6 October 2025).

  248. Whitchurch Lock is now open to boat traffic.

  249. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs until further notice. Engineers expected on site for repairs at 5pm. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  250. Update to Boulters Lock Gate restricted width (Fri 8 Aug 2025) - width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 5.1 metres (17').

  251. Update to Boulters Lock Gate restricted width (Thurs 7 Aug 2025) - width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 5.2 metres (17’ 2").

  252. Update to Boulters Lock Gate restricted width (Wed 6 Aug 2025) - width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 5 metres (16’ 3").

  253. Update to navigation issues. Shoal reported by Bell Weir Lock downstream layby. Boaters to navigation with caution.

  254. New restriction notice for Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta 2025 (Sat 9 Aug).

  255. New event notices added for August 2025.

  256. Marlow Lock upstream canoe portage closed for repairs until further notice.

  257. Temple Footbridge works (Wed 10 Sep to Wed 8 Sep 2025) river closure notice added.

  258. Whitchurch Lock is now fully operational.

  259. Whitchurch Lock closed until further notice. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  260. New closure and restriction notices for August 2025 events added.

  261. New restriction notice for Staines Amateur Regatta (Sat 26 Jul 2025).

  262. New restriction notice for Chertsey & Shepperton Regatta (Sat 26 Jul 2025).

  263. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure. Teddington Lock will be closed to navigation from 3pm to 5pm on Monday 21st July 2025 to enable engineers to undertake essential repair works to the barge lock. The barge lock is scheduled to re-open at 9am on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

  264. Update to navigation issues. Due to a period of prolonged dry weather, river levels have dropped considerably along the entire River Thames. This has increased the possibility of shoals appearing in all reaches. Masters of vessels must navigate with care.

  265. Rushey Lock now fully operational.

  266. Rushey Lock is currently closed until further notice. Teams will be on site shortly to conduct repairs.

  267. Event notice added for Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2025 (Tue 15 July to Tue 22 July 2025).

  268. River Thames restrictions and closures: updated for Friday 11 July 2025. Goring Lock public power repaired, lock is now open outside of lock keeper hours.

  269. Blake's Lock gates repaired, restriction to navigation removed.

  270. New closure notice added for state visit, Monday 7 to Tuesday 8 July 2025.

  271. 5 June. Sandford lock is operational.

  272. Sandford lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site tomorrow. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  273. Update to Henley Masters Regatta (Fri 11 to Sun 13 July 2025).

  274. New restriction notice for Southern Area Sea Cadets Regatta 2025 (Sat 26 Jul).

  275. New restriction notices for The Boulters to Bray Swim 2025 (Sat 5 July) and Henley Music Festival 2025 (Mon 7 to Sun 13 July).

  276. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 29 June 2025. Goring lock public power and hand wind unavailable. Lock is closed to navigation outside of duty hours and when unstaffed. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  277. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated Saturday 28 June 2025. Whitchurch and Teddington Lock closed for emergency repairs. Divers expected on site tomorrow. Goring Lock hand wind only out of hours and when unstaffed. When staffed, lock keeper power is available.

  278. Update to Henley Royal Regatta 2025 river restriction notice.

  279. Restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Egham Regatta (Sun 29 June 2025) added.

  280. Teddington Lock will be closed for works from 9am to 10:30am on Friday 27 June 2025. Operating hours as per the existing closure notice will resume after 10:30am.

  281. Update to navigation issues. Tree on Trout Island causing obstruction immediately upstream of Godstow Bridge has been cleared.

  282. Update to navigation issues. Tree on Trout Island causing obstruction immediately upstream of Godstow Bridge. Boaters to navigate with caution through Godstow Bridge.

  283. Goring Lock is currently hand wind only. During hot weather, the lock keeper will not assist with every lock passage for health and safety reasons. We kindly ask that members of the public operate the lock themselves if they are able to do so. If a lock keeper is on site and you need assistance with winding, please ask for assistance.

  284. Update to Blake's Lock. Maximum width amended to 7 feet 2 inches wide (2.18m).

  285. New restriction notice for Wargrave Sprint Triathlon (Sun 22 June 2025).

  286. New restriction notice for Shepperton Raft Race (Sat 14 Jun 2025).

  287. July events added.

  288. Obstruction cleared at Sunbury Lock. Lock now open for navigation.

  289. Sunbury Lock closed until further notice - 10 June 2025. Divers will be on site on Wednesday 11 June for repairs.

  290. Whitchurch Lock is now open to navigation.

  291. Marlow Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable.

  292. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed for navigation until further notice. This page will be updated with more information as soon as possible.

  293. Caversham Lock has been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable. 

  294. Caversham Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by hand winding if a lock keeper is unavailable. Engineers will be on site shortly to conduct repairs.

  295. Update to river closures. Navigation has reopened above St John's Lock.

  296. 31 May 2025 until further notice | Marlow Lock | Marlow Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by hand winding if a lock keeper is unavailable. Saturday 31 May 2025 until further notice | St Johns Lock | There is no navigation above St Johns lock due to an ongoing investigation.

  297. Update to navigation issues. Whitchurch Lock fully operational.

  298. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed until further notice. Divers to attend site for repairs. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  299. New event notices for Reading Water Fest 2025 (Tues 24 June - Wed 2 July) and Berkshire Sea Cadets Regatta 2025 (Sat 14 & Sun 15 June).

  300. Shiplake Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by hand winding if a lock keeper is unavailable.

  301. Update to navigation issues. Whitchurch Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  302. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  303. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for 24 May 2025. Goring Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by hand winding if a lock keeper is unavailable. We will update this webpage when public power is available again.

  304. New restriction notice - RunThrough Royal Windsor Triathlon 2025 (Sun 15 June).

  305. Day's Lock now fully operational. No restriction to navigation.

  306. New restriction notice for Day's Lock (20 May 2025 until further notice).

  307. Eton Riverside moorings refurbishment complete. Moorings open for use.

  308. Update to navigation issues. Hambleden Lock now fully operational.

  309. New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta practice and Henley Women's Regatta 2025 (Mon 16 June - Tues 1 July).

  310. New restriction notices added for Charity Dragon Boat Racing Pangbourne 2025 (Sat 14 June), Thames Valley Park Regatta 2025 (Sun 22 June), and Reading Town Regatta 2025 (Sat 28 June).

  311. Navigation through Teddington Lock resumed 9am to 5pm. Please see closure notice for operational hours and further information.

  312. 13 May until further notice: Teddington Lock is currently open from 9am to 5pm, with the last passage of the day at 4.30pm. Further details will be published on Wednesday 14 May.

  313. Update to navigation issues. Divers currently on site at Marlow Lock to conduct repairs. This page will be updated once the lock is available for navigation.

  314. New event notices for June 2025 added.

  315. Marlow Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site Tuesday 13 May to conduct repairs by 6pm.

  316. Teddington Lock is currently closed until further notice. Engineers will be on site Tuesday 13 May and this page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  317. Hambleden Lock public power is currently unavailable. Navigation through the lock is only available when a Lock Keeper is on duty.

  318. Sunday 11 May 2025 until further notice: Hambleden Lock is closed to passage in both directions due to a mechanical failure.

  319. Update to navigation issues. Diving construction works at Said Business School, opposite East St, Osney Island (Mon 12 May until Fri 16 May 2025). All river users to navigate with caution.

  320. Updated dates and timings for Rowing on and Summer Eights river restriction notice (Sat 24, Wed 28, Thu 29, Fri 30 and Sat 31 May 2025).

  321. Update to Teddington Barge Lock notice. Please see notice for further information.

  322. Update to navigation issues. Fallen tree above Caversham Lock removed.

  323. Sunday 4 May Shiplake lock will be on hand wind until Tuesday 6 May

  324. Saturday 3 May 2025 until further notice | Abingdon Lock | Pump-out is only available when a lock keeper is on duty.

  325. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Please see notice for operational hours and further details.

  326. Update to navigation issues. Crashed vehicle forming navigation hazard reported approximately 30-50 metres of Ferryman Pub at Bablock Hythe, Pinkhill Reach. Patrol scheduled tomorrow (Friday 2 May) will place marker buoys to alert river users.

  327. Update to navigation issues. Caversham Lock is open for navigation.

  328. Update to navigation issues. Caversham Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly.

  329. Update to navigation issues. Iffley Lock is open for navigation.

  330. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Wednesday 30 April 2025. Iffley Lock is currently closed overnight for emergency repairs. Engineers will attend tomorrow morning. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  331. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Navigation through Teddington lock will only be available 90 minutes before high tide between Wednesday 30 April and Friday 2 May 2025. This notice will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  332. Bell Weir Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  333. Updated closure notice for Teddington Lock - please see the notice for more information.

  334. New restriction notice for Rowing On and Summer Eights (Sat 24, Wed 28, and Sat 31 May 2025).

  335. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 27 April 2025. Bell Weir Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  336. Updated notice for Blakes Lock (Thurs 24 April 2025 until further notice).

  337. Navigation issues added - Blakes Lock head gates do not open fully, width restriction of approximately 7' (2.1m). See also Eton Riverside Moorings closed for refurbishment. This page will be updated with more information as soon as possible.

  338. New event notices added for May 2025. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure - please visit the closure notice for operational hours.

  339. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Additional resource secured for Saturday 19 April. The lock will be operational from 9am - 5pm. Outside of these hours the lock will be operational 90 minutes before high tide only. Please refer to notice for operational hours and further information.

  340. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure. Teddington Lock will be available for navigation between 9am - 5pm on Thursday 17, Friday 18, Sunday 20, Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 April 2025. Navigation on Saturday 19 April will be restricted to high tide. Please see closure notice in full for details and operational hours. This notice will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  341. River restriction notice added for Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race (Sat 19 April to Sun 20 April 2025).

  342. Sandford Lock power is now available.

  343. Update to navigation issues. Sandford Lock power is currently unavailable until further notice. You can use the lock by handwinding.

  344. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for 11 April 2025. Teddington Lock is closed overnight from 1800 on 11 April 2025 till 0600 12 April 2025.

  345. Update to Teddington Barge Lock repairs 2025, end date for works now Wednesday 16 April. High tide information during daylight hours added to notice.

  346. Update to Teddington Barge Lock closure notice. Outside of the existing closure times (8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm), navigation through the barge lock will only be available 90 minutes either side of high tide. This additional closure will remain until further notice. We apologise for any further inconvenience caused and will update this page with more information when possible.

  347. Date change for Marlow Lock works 2025 (now Mon 7 April until Mon 12 May 2025).

  348. New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta course construction (Mon 31 March - Thursday 19 June 2025).

  349. New restriction notice for Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Exercise (Wed 25 March 2025).

  350. Old Windsor lock closure on Monday 24 March.

  351. Date change for Marlow Lock works 2025 (now Mon 31 March until Mon 5 May 2025).

  352. New restriction notices for Abingdon Spring Head Regatta (Sun 13 Apr 2025), Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Long Distance Paddle (Sun 27 Apr 2025), and City of Oxford Bumps (Sun 27 Apr 2025).

  353. New restriction notices for works at the following locks: Buscot Lock (Mon 24 Mar - Mon 28 Apr 2025), Marlow Lock (Mon 24 Mar - Mon 28 Apr 2025), and Romney Lock (Fri 2 May - Mon 2 Jun 2025).

  354. Boveney Lock public power will be unavailable on Thursday 20 March 9am to 4pm. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable

  355. Updated end date for Botley Road Bridge works - Mon 17 March 2025.

  356. Obstruction removed from Godstow reach - sheepwash channel, Rewley Road bridge. Navigation issue removed.

  357. Emergency closure notice for Botley Road Bridge essential works (Thur 13 and Fri 14 March 2025).

  358. New closure notice added for Teddington Barge Lock repairs (Wed 19 Mar - Wed 9 Apr 2025).

  359. Update to navigation issues. Temporary lock closures will affect: Sunbury Lock (Tue 4 March), Marsh Lock (Wed 5 March), Boveney Lock (Thu 6 March), Osney Lock (Tue 11 March), Shiplake Lock (Wed 12 March) and Hambleden Lock (Thu 13 March) to allow for lock surveys to take place. Closures will last no more than one hour, a couple of times a day.

  360. Reading University Head of the River 2025 cancelled due to river conditions (Saturday 1 March 2025).

  361. Restriction notice added for Sonning Lock works (Thurs 27 Feb to Thurs 27 March 2025).

  362. Sandford Lock Works: completion date changed to Friday 28 February 2025.

  363. Navigation Issues updated: 18 February 2025 until further notice | Godstow reach | Obstruction in sheepwash channel, Rewley Road bridge. Navigate with caution.

  364. New restriction notice for Rowing On and Torpids 2025 (Fri 21, Sun 23, Tues 25, Weds 26, Thurs 27, Fri 28 February, and Sat 1 March 2025).

  365. Saturday 15 February 2025 river closure for the Molesey Heads race has now been cancelled and removed from River Closures. Out of date River Restriction removed.

  366. New closure and restriction notices for March: Reading University Head of the River Race (Sat 1 Mar 2025); Kingston Head of the River Race (Sat 15 Mar 2025); Thameside Race 1 (Sun 2 Mar 2025); Thameside Race 2 (Sun 16 Mar 2025).

  367. Navigation issue added 3 Feb 2025 - East Street moorings in Oxford are closed until further notice.

  368. Teddington Lock Footbridge Repairs - change of end date to Friday 28 February 2025.

  369. Hampton Head 2025 cancelled due to river conditions (Saturday 1 February 2025).

  370. Urgent Lock closure notice: Sandford Lock - Monday 27 Jan to Fri 14 Feb 2025.

  371. Event notice update for Whitchurch Lock works - 27 January 2025 to 24 February 2025.

  372. New restriction notice for Whitchurch Lock works - Monday 27 January to Monday 24 February 2025.

  373. Update to navigation issues. Penton Hook Lock is now fully operational.

  374. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 19 January 2025. Penton Hook Lock is currently closed to navigation for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly.

  375. Cancelled by organisers: Weybridge Winter Head 2025 on Saturday 18 January 2025 10am to 3:30pm at Sunbury reach.

  376. New restriction notice for Henley Fours and Eights (Sat 15 Feb 25).

  377. River closure notices for Hampton Head 2025 (Saturday 1 February) and Molesey Head Races 2025 (Saturday 15 February) added.

  378. Osney reach | Sunken narrowboat causing obstruction 50 metres upstream of Sheepwash junction route to Isis Lock on Oxford Canal. Boaters should navigate with extreme caution.

  379. Update to navigation issues. Culham Lock fully operable.

  380. River Thames: Restrictions and Closures updated for Monday 23 December 2024. Culham Lock on hand wind.

  381. Update to navigation issues. Fallen tree upstream of Boulters lock has been cleared from navigation.

  382. New event notice for Weybridge Winter Head 2025 (Sat 18 Jan).

  383. Update to navigation issues. Fallen trees in navigation at Boulters upstream lock cut and Caversham reach.

  384. Updated Saturday 7 December. River closed at upstream Boulters Lock cut due to fallen tree.

  385. Culham Lock now functional after flooding of lock chamber receded.

  386. Shiplake Lock now functional after flooding of lock chamber has receded.

  387. Walton Small Boats Head cancelled (Sat 7 December 2024) due to strong stream conditions.

  388. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Thursday 28 November 2024. Until further notice, Shiplake Lock is currently closed due to flooding of lock chamber.

  389. Wallingford Winter Head (Sun 1 Dec 2024) has been cancelled due to strong stream conditions.

  390. Update to navigation issues. Culham Lock is currently closed due to flooding of lock chamber.

  391. Hampton Small Boats Head and Henley Winter Series event (both Saturday 30 November 2024) cancelled.

  392. New restriction notice for Walton Small Boats Head (Sat 7 Dec 2024).

  393. New closure notice for Wallingford Winter Head (Sun 1 Dec 2024).

  394. New restriction notice for Temple Bridge safety works (Thursday 21 Nov 2024 until further notice).

  395. New closure notice for Teddington Barge Lock repairs (Mon 25 Nov 2024). New restriction notice for Botley Bridge works (Thurs 21 Nov 2024).

  396. New restriction notice for Tamesis Regatta (Wed 27, Thurs 28, Fri 29, and Sat 30 November 2024).

  397. New restriction notices for Isis Winter League (Sun 3 Nov, Sun 1 Dec 2024, Sun 26 Jan, Sun 9 Feb, Sun 4 May 2025) and Autumn 4's (Sun 10 Nov 2024).

  398. Update to navigation issues 29 Oct 2024 - Obstruction to navigation 50 metres upstream of Botley Bridge. Boaters should navigate with extreme caution.

  399. Update to navigation issues. Teddington Lock has been repaired.

  400. Update to navigation issues Monday 28 October 2024. Teddington Lock closed for emergency repairs until further notice.

  401. Saturday 26 October 2024: the river between Caversham Lock and Mapledurham Lock is open to traffic, following its closure earlier today, due to a police incident.

  402. Saturday 26 October 2024 until further notice: the river between Caversham Lock and Mapledurham Lock is closed to all traffic, due to an ongoing police incident.

  403. New closure notice for Botley Bridge essential works starting Tuesday 22 October until Friday 1 November 2024.

  404. Update to navigation issues. Sunbury Lock is fully operational.

  405. New restriction notice for Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 27 Oct. 2024).

  406. Weybridge Silver Sculls 2024 cancelled due to river conditions - Saturday 19 October 2024. New restriction notice for Teddington Lock Footbridge repairs - Tuesday 22 Oct. 2024 - Fri 31 Jan 2025.

  407. New restriction notice for Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head (Sat 26 Oct 2024). Event notices added for November 2024.

  408. Old Windsor Lock will be without power from 8am to 5pm Wednesday 16 October. The lock will be on handwind only during this time.

  409. Update to Henley Winter Series. Event dated 20 October has been cancelled.

  410. New restriction notice added Weybridge Silver Sculls (Sat 19 Oct. 2024).

  411. Sunbury Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable.

  412. Henley Bridge works delayed due to river conditions (Monday 14 October to Friday 22 November 2024).

  413. Power has been restored at Boveney Lock. No longer on handwind only.

  414. Royal Outrigger Canoe Club Hampton Court Challenge 2024 (Sunday 6 October 2024) has been cancelled due to strong stream conditions.

  415. Update to navigation issues. Shiplake Lock now open for navigation.

  416. Reading Small Boats Head cancelled due to river conditions (Sat 5 Oct. 2024).

  417. Boveney Lock power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding only.

  418. Update to navigation issues. Shiplake lock is currently closed due to lock chamber flooding.

  419. New restriction notice for Henley Bridge Works added (Mon 14 Oct - Fri 22 Nov 2024). Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club Regatta 2024 (Sat 28 Sep 2024) notice has been removed due to event cancellation.

  420. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 21 September 2024. Update to navigation issues; Osney Lock public power now fixed.

  421. Update to navigation issues. Mapledurham Lock head gates now open fully. There is no restriction to navigation passing through the lock.

  422. Mapledurham Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic. New restriction notices for October events added.

  423. Mapledurham Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  424. Temple Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable.

  425. Whitchurch Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  426. Temple Lock power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding. We will update this webpage when power is available again.

  427. Change of end date for Botley Road Highway Bridge works - Thursday 26 September 2024. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed until further notice. Engineers are on site.

  428. New restriction notice for Wallingford Long Distance Sculls (Sat 28 Sept. 2024).

  429. Iffley Lock is now fully operational. Mapledurham Lock head gates do not open fully. Passable width is restricted to no more than 3.9 metres (13’). Please use caution when entering and exiting the lock.

  430. Iffley Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  431. Update to navigation issues. Tree obstruction downstream of Whitchurch Lock now removed.

  432. Osney Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable.

  433. Update to navigation issues. Hazard to navigation at Eaton footbridge, Grafton reach removed.

  434. New restriction notice for Isis Sculls Head Race (Sat 21 Sept. 2024).

  435. Osney Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable. 

  436. 16 September 2024 until further notice | Osney Lock | No public power. Lock can only be operated on hand-wind out of lock keeper working hours.

  437. Hazard to navigation reported hanging down from Eaton footbridge, Grafton reach. Boaters should navigate with caution around footbridge. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  438. Shiplake Lock is fully operational following emergency repairs.

  439. Shiplake Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  440. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated Friday 13 September 2024. Iffley Lock has reopened for navigation.

  441. River restriction added for Sunday 22 September 2024: One on the River Triathlon, Hambleden reach.

  442. Iffley Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  443. River Thames investment programme planned lock closures 2024 to 2025 added.

  444. New river restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club regatta (Saturday 28 September 2024).

  445. Update to navigation issues. Hambleden Lock has now reopened.

  446. Hambleden Lock will be closed outside of lock keeper hours on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September 2024. The lock will then be closed on Wednesday 11 September 2024 until approximately 2pm to allow engineers to conduct repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  447. Boulters Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  448. Update to navigation issues. Boulters Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs until further notice. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  449. New dates for Botley Road Highway Bridge works - Thursday 12 and Monday 23 September 2024.

  450. Update to navigation issues. Submerged obstruction under Windsor Relief Road Bridge now removed.

  451. New notices for Botley Road Highway Bridge works (temporary closure - Mon 9 and Thurs 19 Sept 2024) and Oxford towpath and bank works (restriction - Mon 9 Sept to Mon 4 Nov 2024).

  452. Out of date notices removed.

  453. River Thames: Navigation issues updated for Monday 2 September 2024. Romney reach; submerged obstruction under Windsor relief road bridge. Yellow marker buoy in place. All traffic to navigate with caution.

  454. 1 September 2024 until further notice. Teddington Lock Barge lock traffic lights not operational. Upstream traffic to navigate with caution.

  455. Update to navigation issues. Romney Lock is now fully operational.

  456. Update to navigation issues. Romney Lock is currently only available when a Lock Keeper is present and will be closed outside of these times.

  457. Bray lock has been fixed and is fully operational.

  458. Tuesday 27 August 2024. Romney lock currently closed for emergency repairs, engineers on site. Bray lock currently closed for emergency repairs. Closed until further notice.

  459. New restriction notices for September 2024 events.

  460. Out of date notices removed.

  461. Update to navigation issues. Mapledurham public power restored.

  462. New restriction notices added for events in September 2024.

  463. Power restored to Hurley Lock. Lock is open for navigation.

  464. New lock restriction notice for Temple Lock electrical works (Wed 14 and Fri 16 Aug 2024).

  465. River Thames restrictions and closures updated for Tuesday 13 August 2024. Public power reinstated at Culham.

  466. Mapledurham Lock public power and handwind are currently unavailable. The lock is closed overnight. Hurley Lock power and handwind will be unavailable on Tuesday 13 August 2024 from 8:30am to 5pm. The lock will be closed during that time.

  467. Culham Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable. We will update this webpage when public power is available again.

  468. Out of date notices removed. Hurley Regatta on 17 August 2024 has been cancelled.

  469. New restriction notice for East Street dive works (Thurs 8 - Fri 30 Aug 2024). Out of date notices removed.

  470. New event notice for Wraysbury and Old Windsor Regatta (Sat 3 Aug 2024).

  471. Penton Hook Lock public power fully operational. Lock is available for navigation outside of Lock Keeper hours. Out of date restriction notices removed.

  472. New restriction notice for The Skiff Championships Regatta (Sun 25 Aug 2024).

  473. New restriction notice for Staines Amateur Regatta (Sat 27 & Sun 28 July 2024).

  474. New notice added for East Street Pontoon (Thurs 1 - Fri 30 August 2024).

  475. Goring Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  476. Goring Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  477. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 21 July 2024. Until further notice Penton Hook Lock is currently only available during lock keeper hours of duty and will be closed outside of these times. Boaters are asked to plan their trip and arrive at the lock for 6pm.

  478. 20 July 2024 until further notice. Penton Hook Lock. Penton Hook Lock is currently closed to navigation due to a mechanical failure.

  479. Update to navigation issues. Bell Weir Lock is fully operational.

  480. Update to navigation issues. Bell Weir Lock is currently closed to allow engineers to conduct emergency repairs. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  481. Event notices for August 2024 added.

  482. Update to navigation issues. Tree blocking access to Hurley Lock canoe portage now removed. Out of date notice removed.

  483. New restriction notice for Henley Club to Pub Swim (Sat 27 Jul 2024).

  484. Bell Weir Lock is currently on hand-wind only. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible. Romney Lock is now open.

  485. Romney and Bell Weir Locks are currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers are currently on both sites. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  486. Old Windsor Lock public power restored. Out of date event notices removed.

  487. River Thames restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 14 July 2024. Old Windsor Lock currently on hand wind due to local power cut.

  488. 13 July 2024 until further notice Penton Hook Lock Lock closed to navigation between 1830 and 0900.

  489. Update to navigation issues. Penton Hook Lock is now open for navigation on public power.

  490. New restriction notices for August 2024 events.

  491. Update to navigation issues. Penton Hook Lock is currently only available during lock keeper hours of duty and will be closed outside of these times.

  492. Penton Hook Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly.

  493. Update to navigation issues. Whitchurch Lock, downstream lock cut obstructed by fallen tree in navigation. Boaters now advised to navigate with caution.

  494. Update to navigation issues. Navigation hazard in Kings reach now removed.

  495. Whitchurch Lock downstream lock cut obstructed by fallen tree in navigation. Boaters are advised against attempting to use the lock.

  496. Out of date notices removed.

  497. Engineers have repaired Penton Hook Lock and the lock is now open for navigation.

  498. Penton Hook Lock is closed for emergency repairs to the lock gate. Engineers are onsite. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  499. Out of date notices removed - 1 July 2024.

  500. Navigation hazard reported in Kings reach, what3words location ///woven.slides.windy. Previously submerged pipe now just below surface. Boaters to navigate with caution.

  501. Update to navigation issues. Obstruction in Molesey reach now removed. Navigation through Sunbury and Molesey Locks open.

  502. Update to navigation issues. Submerged vehicle in channel adjacent to Molesey Boat Club. Sunbury Lock will be closed to all vessels heading downstream. Molesey Lock will be closed to all vessels heading upstream. Boaters in Molesey reach to navigate with caution. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  503. New restriction notice for East Street Pontoon Obstruction (Mon 26 June - Wed 17 July 2024).

  504. Update to navigation issues. A tree has fallen in the back channel below Hurley Lock. This is blocking access to the canoe portage.

  505. New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club Egham Regatta (Sun 30 June 2024).

  506. New restriction notice for Henley Music Festival (Mon 8 to Sun 14 July 2024).

  507. Out of date notices removed.

  508. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Saturday 22 June 2024 until further notice. Benson Lock. When traveling upstream to enter the lock there is a shoal on the right hand side/ keep left. When traveling downstream the shoal is on the left hand side/ keep right. Navigate with caution when entering or exiting the tail gates.

  509. Out of date notice removed (Thursday 20 June 2024).

  510. Days Lock has been repaired and public power is now available.

  511. Out of date notices removed (Monday 17 June 2024).

  512. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 16 June 2024. Benson Lock currently only navigable by handwinding.

  513. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated Saturday 15 June 2024. Navigation issue in Hurley reach now resolved.

  514. Navigation channel partially blocked by loose boat upstream of Hurley Lock. Large vessels may not be able to pass. We will update this page when the situation changes.

  515. Navigation through Days Lock is now available by handwinding only.

  516. Update to navigation issues. Days Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable.

  517. River Thames restrictions and closures updated for Thursday 13 June 2024. Engineers to attend Day's Lock on Friday 14 June 2024. New start date for the deconstruction of Henley Royal Regatta course - Monday 15 July 2024.

  518. Days Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  519. New restriction notices for Wargrave Boating Club Regatta 2024 (Sun 14 Jul) and Royal Canoe Club Royal Sprint Regatta 2024 (Sat 20 Jul).

  520. New restriction notice for Royal Canoe Club Royal Marathon (Sun 16 Jun 2024).

  521. Temple footbridge obstruction removed from navigation issues.

  522. Out of date notices removed.

  523. Out of date notice removed.

  524. New restriction notices for Thames events in July 2024.

  525. New restriction notices for Henley Royal Regatta 2024 (Tues 2 - Sun 7 Jul), Henley Masters Regatta 2024 (Fri 12 & Sat 13 Jul), and Deconstruction of the Henley Royal Regatta course 2024 (Tues 30 Jul to Fri 23 Aug).

  526. Update to navigation issues. Teddington Barge Lock is no longer handwind only.

  527. River Thames: restrictions and closures second update for Monday 3 June 2024. Teddington Barge lock is on handwind only. Please expect delays.

  528. Whitchurch Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  529. Out of date notices removed.

  530. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  531. New restriction notices for Battle of the Thames SUP Polo 2024 (Sat 8 Jun) and Henley Royal Regatta practice and Henley Women's Regatta 2024 (Mon 17 Jun - Tues 2 Jul).

  532. Out of date notices removed.

  533. Navigation issues update: Caversham reach is now open for navigation.

  534. Caversham reach is currently closed until further notice due to an ongoing police incident. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  535. 24 May until further notice . Temple Bridge. Right hand arch going upstream has a submerged obstruction causing a navigation hazard. Navigate with caution.

  536. Out of date event notices removed.

  537. Hambleden Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  538. Hambleden Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  539. New closure and restriction notices for River Thames events in June 2024.

  540. New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Processional Skiff Event (Saturday 18 May 2024).

  541. Update to navigation issues. Teddington Barge Lock is no longer handwind only. Out of date restriction notice removed.

  542. New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Long Distance Paddle 2024 (Sunday 12 May).

  543. Update to navigation issues. Tree obstructing main downstream navigation arch at Cookham Bridge has now been removed. Bridge arches open for clear navigation.

  544. Update to navigation issues. The tree obstructing the main downstream navigation arch of Cookham Bridge is scheduled to be removed Thursday 9 May 2024. Boaters should use other arches and approach with caution as works are underway.

  545. Abingdon Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable. 

  546. Abingdon Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable. We will update this webpage when public power is available again. Teddington Barge Lock is handwind only, please expect delays.

  547. New restriction notices for Rowing On and Summer Eights (Saturday 18 May and Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 May 2024), Maidenhead Junior Regatta (Sunday 19 May 2024), and The One on the River Triathlon (Sunday 26 May 2024).

  548. Update to navigation issues. Submerged obstruction at Teddington barge lock tail end now removed.

  549. Update to navigation issues. Tree obstruction removed from Bray head lock cut.

  550. New restriction notices for Thames Ditton Regatta 2024 (Saturday 18 May) and Elmbridge Canoe Club Sprint Regatta 2024 (Saturday 25 May).

  551. Submerged boat reported in central third of navigation channel, just upstream of St Mary's Island, Caversham reach. Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid using middle of the navigation at this location.

  552. Update to navigation issues: Pontoons removed from Cookham Bridge. However, a tree is currently obstructing the downstream navigation arch.

  553. New restriction notice for Isis Spring League 2024 (Sunday 28 April).

  554. Out of date notices removed.

  555. 21 April 2024 until further notice | Teddington barge lock tail end | Submerged obstruction. Navigation hazard at tail end of barge lock and in to channel. Navigate with caution when entering or exciting the barge lock.

  556. Whitchurch Lock. Obstruction Above head gates. Navigation hazard. Navigate with caution.

  557. Update to navigation issues. A tree has been reported obstructing the upstream lock cut at Bray Lock. Boaters should navigate on the layby side of the lock cut to avoid the tree.

  558. Repairs to Days Lock have been completed. River closure notice removed.

  559. Update to navigation issues. Sonning Lock has been repaired.

  560. Sonning lock is currently closed until further notice. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  561. New river closure notice for Days Lock breakdown - Wednesday 10 April 2024 until further notice. Out of date notice removed.

  562. Amendment to navigation issues. The main downstream navigation arch of Cookham Bridge is obstructed, boaters should use other arches with caution.

  563. New restriction notice for Abingdon Spring Head Regatta 2024 (Sun 14 April).

  564. Navigation issues updated. Navigation under Cookham Bridge is currently blocked by pontoons that have come adrift. These will be removed when river conditions allow. Out of date river restriction notices removed.

  565. New restriction notice for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trial (Sun 7 April 2024).

  566. Bray Lock repairs river closure notice added. Out of date notice removed.

  567. Out of date notices removed.

  568. New event notice for Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race 2024 (Saturday 30 March to Monday 1 April).

  569. Update to planned lock closures. Works to repair Hambleden Lock have been completed.

  570. New restriction notice for City of Oxford Bumps 2024 (Sun 21 April). Out of date notice removed.

  571. New restriction notice added for Teddington Lock Cut Footbridge repairs (Thursday 11 April to Friday 12 April 2024).

  572. Update to planned lock closures October 2023 to March 2024.

  573. New restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club Long Distance Paddle (Sunday 7 April 2024).

  574. New restriction notice added for Henley Royal Regatta 2024 course construction (Mon 25 Mar - Mon 17 Jun 2024). Cancelled event removed - Kingston Head of the River Race (Sat 16 Mar 2024). Out of date notices removed.

  575. River closure notice: Sunbury Lock will be closed from 8am Monday 11 March to 5pm Tuesday 12 March 2024 for essential repairs.

  576. Out of date notice removed.

  577. Update to river closures. Works to repair Chertsey Lock have been completed.

  578. New closure notices for Botley Road Bridge repairs (Fri 1 Mar - Thurs 28 Mar 2024) and Kingston Head of the River Race (Sat 16 Mar 2024).

  579. Out of date notice removed.

  580. Scheduled works to Bell Weir Lock (Mon 19 February to Fri 15 Mar 2024) will no longer be undertaken at this time. The lock is open for navigation. Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head cancelled due to river conditions (Sat 24 Feb 2024).

  581. River closure added for Reading University Head of the River Race on Saturday 2 March 2024.

  582. Molesey Head Races (Saturday 17 February 2024) cancelled due to dangerous river conditions.

  583. New start date for Bell Weir Lock repairs - Monday 19 February to Friday 15 March 2024.

  584. Henley Fours and Eights Head Race cancelled for Saturday 17 February 2024.

  585. New restriction notice for Henley Fours and Eights Head Race (Sat 17 Feb 2024).

  586. Out of date notice removed.

  587. Update to navigation issues. Submerged boat in Teddington reach now removed from the navigation channel.

  588. Out of date notices removed.

  589. Goring Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  590. Goring Lock is currently closed outside of lock keeper hours for emergency repairs. Contractors will visit the the site to conduct repairs tomorrow, Friday 2 February 2024.

  591. Weybridge Winter Head event cancelled - Saturday 27 January 2024.

  592. New closure notices for Hampton Head (Sat 3 Feb 2024), Molesey Head Races (Sat 17 Feb 2024), Bell Weir Lock repairs (Thurs 22 Feb - Fri 15 Mar 2024). New restriction notice for Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head (Sat 24 Feb 2024).

  593. River Thames lock closures - update to Investment Programme 23-24 winter closures.

  594. Abingdon Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  595. Abingdon Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers are currently on site. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  596. River Thames lock closures - update to Investment Programme 2023 to 2024 winter closures.

  597. Caversham Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  598. Caversham Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  599. New restriction notice for Weybridge Winter Head (Sat 27 Jan 2024).

  600. Windsor Railway Bridge repairs have now been completed. There is no restriction to the channel under the bridge.

  601. Teddington Barge Lock has been repaired and is now open for boats.

  602. Walton Small Boats Head (Sat 9 Dec 2023) cancelled due to river conditions.

  603. Teddington Barge Lock power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding. We will update this webpage when power is available again.

  604. Teddington Barge Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  605. Teddington Barge Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. No passage through Teddington is possible at this time. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  606. Out of date notice removed.

  607. Out of date notices removed on Friday 24 November 2023.

  608. Michaelmas Novice Regatta (Wed 22 - Fri 24 Nov and Sat 25 Nov 2023) and Hampton Small Boats Head (Sat 25 Nov 2023) cancelled due to river conditions.

  609. Teddington Head (Sat 18 Nov 2023) cancelled due to river conditions.

  610. River Thames lock closures - investment programme October 2023 to March 2024 updated.

  611. Correction to Navigation Issues. Partially submerged boat reported, approximately 100 metres downstream of Thames Ditton Island on the Hampton Court, right hand side of the river. Please use caution when navigating through this stretch of the river.

  612. Update to navigation issues. Partially submerged boat reported, approximately 100 metres downstream of Thames Ditton Island on the Hampton Court, left hand side of the river. Please use caution when navigating through this stretch of the river.

  613. New date for continued work on Windsor Railway Bridge (Mon 13 Nov - Fri 15 Dec 2023)

  614. Henley Sculls Head Race cancelled due to river conditions (Sat 11 Nov 23).

  615. Kingston Small Boats Head cancelled due to river conditions (Sat 11 Nov 2023).

  616. New restriction notice for Walton Small Boats Head (Sat 9 Dec 2023).

  617. Update to Bell Weir Lock closure notice. Bell Weir Lock will remain closed on Monday 6 November. The lock will then be open for navigation outside the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm from Tuesday 7 to Friday 17 November 2023.

  618. Autumn 4's cancelled due to strong stream conditions (Sun 5 Nov).

  619. Updated notice for Teddington Lock cut footbridge works (Mon 4 Sept 23 - Fri 2 Feb 24).

  620. Update to planned lock closures. Due to the current River Thames stream conditions, planned lock closures at Sandford, Shiplake, Marsh, Hambleden, Bray and Boveney have been postponed until 13 November 2023 at the earliest. This page will be updated with further information as soon as possible.

  621. Update to Navigation Issues. Maintenance works to Staines Railway Bridge from Friday 27 October to Tuesday 14 November 2023. Please be cautious of falling debris if navigating near the bridge.

  622. New restriction notices for Isis Winter League (Sun 29 Oct, Sun 26 Nov 2023, Sun 21 Jan, Sun 4 Feb and Sun 18 Feb 2024), Old Gasworks Bridge works (Mon 30 Oct 2023 - Mon 25 Mar 2024), , Autumn 4's (Sun 5 Nov 2023), and Michaelmas Novice Regatta (Wed 22 - Sat 25 Nov 2023). Upper Thames Autumn Head 2023 has been cancelled and removed from the page.

  623. Iffley and Osney Lock are now open to boat traffic following safe resolution of Police incident near Folly Bridge.

  624. New closure notices for Bell Weir Lock repairs 2023 (Mon 6 - Fri 17 Nov), Kingston Small Boats Head 2023 (Sat 11 Nov), Teddington Head 2023 (Sat 18 Nov), Hampton Small Boats Head 2023 (Sat 25 Nov), Royal Canoe Club 10@10 2023 (Sun 26 Nov). New Restriction notice for Henley Sculls Head Race 2023 (Sat 11 Nov).

  625. Iffley Lock and Osney Lock locks will be open at 8am today following safe resolution of the Police incident near Folly Bridge.

  626. Osney and Iffley Locks have been closed to Navigation due to a police incident nearby.

  627. New restriction notice for Windsor Railway Bridge repairs (Fri 13 Oct - Fri 17 Nov).

  628. Hambleden Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  629. Hambleden Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  630. Marlow Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable.

  631. Sunday 1 October 2023 until further notice | Marlow Lock | Marlow lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  632. Sunday 1 October 2023 until further notice | Marlow Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  633. New restriction notices for The One on The River Triathlon (Sat 30 Sept 2023), Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club Regatta (Sat 30 Sept 2023), and Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head (Sat 21 Oct 2023).

  634. Update to Chertsey Lock breakdown. Chertsey Lock will open between 9am and 6pm on 5 October 2023 and 6 October 2023 for emergency access only. Please see notice for more information on how to register interest in emergency access.

  635. Chertsey Lock is now closed for passage. Please see the river closure notice for more details.

  636. Chertsey Lock breakdown: river closure notice added. All river users are advised to make all necessary boat moves through Chertsey Lock in Lock Keeper service hours prior to 6pm Sunday 24 September 2023.

  637. Chertsey Lock public power is currently unavailable. The lock is closed outside of Lock Keeper service hours of 9am to 6pm.

  638. Chertsey Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable. Please note that from the end of Lock Keeper service on Sunday 24 September Chertsey Lock will be closed until further notice. During this time contractors will make a full assessment of the repairs required. Please ensure you make all necessary boat moves prior to the end of Lock Keeper service on Sunday 24 September.

  639. New restriction notices added for Reading Small Boats Head (Sat 7 Oct. 2023), Royal Outrigger Canoe Club (Sun 8 Oct. 2023), Weybridge Silver Sculls Regatta (Sat 14 Oct. 2023), Royal Canoe Club Paddling Challenge (Sat 14 Oct. 2023), and Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 29 Oct. 2023).

  640. Isis Sculls Head Race river restriction notice added, Saturday 16 September 2023, 9am to 6pm.

  641. Iffley Lock has now been repaired. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable.

  642. Halfpenny Bridge repairs river restriction notice added. Tuesday 5 September to 1 November 2023, 8am to 5pm.

  643. Due to a technical fault, the removal of the the temporary bridge for Reading Festival will take place Tuesday 5 September 2023 from 7pm to midnight. Expect delays to navigation in Caversham reach of approximately 30 minutes whilst the bridge is dismantled.

  644. Iffley Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable. We will update this webpage when public power is available again.

  645. New date for the removal of Reading Festival Temporary Bridge (Monday 4 September 2023).

  646. Hambleden Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  647. New restriction notice for Thames Punting Club Championships 2023 (Sat 9 Sept.) and out of date notice removed.

  648. Navigation issues: updated 27 August 2023. Hambledon Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  649. Chertsey Lock is now open to boat traffic after temporary repairs completed. To prolong the lifespan of these repairs, there may be small delays when passing through the lock. Permanent repairs expected after the bank holiday weekend. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  650. Chertsey Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers will be on site shortly. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible. The fallen tree in Bell Weir reach has been removed and the navigation channel is now clear.

  651. Update to Navigation Issues. Shoal reported downstream of The Plough public house. Boaters are advised not to navigate up Clifton weir stream.

  652. New restriction notices for Regatta for the Disabled, Henley (Sat 2 Sept 2023) and Wargrave Boating Club Regatta (Sun 10 Sept 2023).

  653. New restriction notice for Metropolitan Police Rowing Club Regatta 2023 (Fri 22 Sept).

  654. Updated notice for Teddington Footbridge repairs (new date Mon 4 September - Fri 17 November 2023).

  655. River Thames lock closures - investment programme October 2023 to March 2024 added.

  656. Whitchurch Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  657. Update to Navigation Issues. Tree obstruction in Marsh reach now removed.

  658. New restriction notices for September added - Cookham Regatta (Sat 2 Sept), The Skiff Club Regatta (Sat 2 Sept), SUP World Series Polo Tournament (Sat 9 Sept), and Dittons Skiff and Punting Club Regatta (Sat 23 Sept).

  659. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed until further notice. Engineers have assessed the fault and are progressing with emergency repairs. This page will be updated as soon as further information is available.

  660. Whitchurch Lock is currently closed for emergency repair until further notice. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  661. Out of date event notices removed.

  662. Bell Weir Lock has been repaired and is now open to boat traffic.

  663. Bell Weir Lock is currently closed for emergency repairs. Engineers are currently on site. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  664. New notice for a temporary river closure and reduced service across all non-tidal lock sites for Nik Vallely's funeral (Fri 28 July 2023).

  665. Bell Weir Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding if a lock keeper is unavailable. We will update this webpage when public power is available again.

  666. Out of date event notices removed.

  667. Day's Lock has now been fixed. Public power is available when a lock keeper is unavailable.

  668. Days Lock public power is currently unavailable. You can use the lock by handwinding. We will update this webpage when public power is available again.

  669. New restriction notice for Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta (Sat 5 Aug 2023).

  670. New restriction notice for Staines Amateur Regatta (Sat 22 & Sun 23 July 2023).

  671. New closure and restriction notices for August 2023.

  672. New navigation issue in the Marsh reach (fallen tree) on 8 July 2023.

  673. New restriction notices for structural surveys to Folly and Wallingford Bridges (Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 July 2023).

  674. River restriction notice added for Blakes Lock weir stream portage closure Monday 10 July to Friday 18 August 2023.

  675. Update to navigation issues. Marsh Lock has been repaired and has now reopened to boat traffic.

  676. Update to navigation issues. Marsh Lock is currently closed for navigation. Engineers are currently on site to conduct repairs. We will update this page with further information as soon as possible.

  677. Osney Lock and Marlow Lock now open to navigation again. Out of date notices removed.

  678. Emergency river closure at Marlow Lock from 26 June 2023 until further notice.

  679. Osney Lock closed Sunday 25 June 2023 for emergency repairs. Sunbury Lock now available for passage outside of working hours.

  680. Update to Navigation Issues. Osney and Sunbury Locks are only in service when staffed by a lock keeper until further notice. Passage through the lock outside of working hours will not be possible.

  681. New restriction notice for Wargrave Boating Club Regatta (Sat 15 July 2023).

  682. Update to Navigation Issues table. Whitchurch Lock is now open after repairs.

  683. Update to Navigation Issues 22 June 2023. Whitchurch Lock is closed due to a hydraulic leak. Contractors are currently on site to repair.

  684. New restriction notices for Henley Music Festival (Mon 3 July to Sun 9 July 2023) and Chertsey and Shepperton Regatta (Sat 29 July 2023).

  685. New restrictions notices added for river events in July 2023.

  686. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated Wednesday 14 June. Temple Lock closure notice removed, lock is now open.

  687. River Thames: restrictions and closure updated Tuesday 13 June. River closure notice added for Temple Lock closure 2023.

  688. Out of date notices removed.

  689. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated Monday 5 June 2023. Fallen tree causing obstruction to navigation in Bell Weir Reach. Cookham reach tree obstruction notice removed.

  690. New notice added for Monday 12 June 2023.

  691. New restriction notices for Sonning Regatta 2023 (Sat 3 June), Battle of the Thames SUP World Series 2023 (Sat 17 June), and Oxford Scouts Aquacamp 2023 (Sat 17 and Sun 18 June).

  692. A vehicle has damaged Canal Bridge, where Radcot Road A4095 crosses the River Thames. Please be cautious of falling debris if navigating near the bridge.

  693. New restriction notices for Oriel Regatta 2023 (Sat 10 June 2023) and Human Race Windsor Triathlon 2023 (Sun 11 June 2023).

  694. New restriction notice for Sunbury Skiff Club Head and Desborough Challenge 2023 (Sat 3 June 2023).

  695. New closure and restriction notices for June events on the River Thames.

  696. New restriction notice for Elmbridge Canoe Club Sprint Regatta 2023 (Sat 13 May).

  697. New restriction notice for Nuneham Railway Viaduct Southern bridge abutment repairs (Fri 5 May to Mon 31 July 2023).

  698. River Thames current conditions updated for Tuesday 2 May 2023. Caversham and Penton Hook Locks are now operational.

  699. River Thames: restrictions and closures updated for Sunday 30 April 2023. Until further notice | Caversham Lock| closed until further notice Until further notice | Penton Hook | on hand wind until further notice.

  700. New restriction notice for Thames Ditton Regatta 2023 (Sat 13 May).

  701. The Investment Programme of work causing lock closures between 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023 is complete.

  702. New restriction notices for Abingdon Lock Head layby (Thu 27 April 2023), The King's Coronation Concert (Fri 5 May to Mon 8 May 2023), Maidenhead Junior Regatta (Sun 14 May 2023), and Rowing On and Summer Eights (Sat 20 May, Sun 21 May, and Wed 24 to Sat 27 May 2023).

  703. Updated 16.00, 24 April 2023. Teddington Lock is fully operational following a closure due to a mechanical issue.

  704. Navigation issue: Teddington Lock is currently closed due to a technical issue. Passage is not possible through Teddington Locks until further notice.

  705. Marlow Spring Regatta (Sat 29 April 2023) notice removed as the event has been cancelled due to river levels.

  706. River restriction notice for Nuneham Railway Viaduct repairs (Thurs 6 April to Fri 5 May 2023).

  707. New restriction notices for Abingdon Dragon Boat Racing (Sun 14 May 2023), Walton and Weybridge Regatta (Sat 20 May 2023), Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club Skiff Race (Sat 20 May 2023), and One on the River Triathlon (Sun 28 May and Sun 9 July 2023).

  708. New restriction notice for Marlow Spring Regatta (Sat 29 April 2023).

  709. New restriction notice for City of Oxford Bumps (Sun 23 April 2023).

  710. River restriction notice added for Tuesday 21 March to Thursday 23 March 2023. River Thames Scheme riverbed sampling, Teddington reach.

  711. New restriction notice for Kingston Road Bridge overhead repair works (Tues 20 March to Fri 14 April 2023). Out of date notices removed.

  712. Update to Navigation Issues. Blake's Lock portage closure notice removed. Please find notice on River Thames: locks and facilities for boaters page.

  713. Update to navigation issues. Channel obstruction warning immediately downstream of Romney lock cut on the Old Windsor reach.

  714. Navigation issues updated. Blake's lock canoe portage closed Tuesday 21 March to Friday 24 March 2023 inclusive.

  715. New restriction notice for Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race (Fri 7 April - Mon 10 April 2023) and Abingdon Spring Head of the River Regatta (Sun 16 April 2023).

  716. Planned lock closures: Marlow lock now open to navigation. Hambleden lock work postponed and lock open to navigation.

  717. Navigation Issues updated for Friday 10 March 2023. Romney starboard navigation marker issue removed from page. Navigation marker now returned to normal location.

  718. Navigation Issues updated for Monday 13 March 2023 to Tuesday 9 May 2023 , Works on lock gate winching points. No Impact to boat passage. Pedestrian access over lock gates may be temporarily re-routed to avoid working areas.

  719. A previously deleted notice has been added - Cookham Bridge Obstruction (now until further notice).

  720. New restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta course construction (Mon 20 March to Mon 12 June).

  721. Changes to Planned Lock Closures: Caversham Lock now open to navigation and start date for work at Culham Lock and Hambleden Lock delayed.

  722. Out of date notices removed.

  723. Out of date notice removed and new restriction notice for Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club Long Distance Paddle (Sun 26 Feb 2023).

  724. Update to navigation issues. Boulters Lock tail gates width restricted to no more than 5.5 metres (18').

  725. Out of date notices removed. New restriction notice for Wargrave Railway Bridge repairs (Mon 27 Feb to Mon 13 March 2023).

  726. Table of navigation issues added. Information previously displayed on external website River Thames Conditions.

  727. New restriction notice for core samples from Sheepwash Channel (Wed 1 March to Sat 4 Mar 2023).

  728. Marlow and Hambleden lock closure start dates have been delayed to 27 February 2023. Caversham last day of lock closure will be 6 March 2023.

  729. New restriction notice for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trial (Sun 26 Mar 2023).

  730. Out of date notices removed.

  731. Under Planned Lock Closures: clarification that the lock and head lock cut remain closed for this period for safety reasons.

  732. New restriction notice for Rowing on and Torpids 2023 (Fri 17 Feb, Sun 19 Feb, and Wed 22 Feb to Sat 25 Feb 2023).

  733. Out of date notices removed.

  734. Under Planned Lock Closures: Rushey and Romney locks now open and removed from list. Changes to dates at Marlow, Hambleden, Culham and Goring locks and changes to work description at Bray and Culham locks.

  735. New restriction notice for Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head (Sat 18 Feb 2023).

  736. New river closure notices for Reading Uni Head of the River Race (Sat 25 Feb 2023) and Kingston Head of the River Race (Sat 11 March 2023).

  737. New notice for Cookham Bridge Obstruction (Tues 17 Jan 2023 until further notice).

  738. Under Planned Lock Closures, work at Rushey Lock has been completed ahead of schedule and the lock is now open again.

  739. Under Planned Lock Closures, changes to closure dates for 6 locks but not Romney and Culham locks. These changes are mainly due to high water levels and Red boards on the Thames which have impacted on start times.

  740. New closure notice for Botley Bridge Inspection (Mon 12 Dec 2022).

  741. Out of date notices removed.

  742. New restriction notices for Michaelmas Novice Regatta (Wed 23 Nov - Fri 25 Nov and Sat 26 Nov 2022) and Weybridge Winter Head (Sat 21 Jan 2023).

  743. New river closure notice for Hampton Heads 2023 (Sat 4 Feb 2023).

  744. New restriction notice for Isis Winter League 2023 (Sun 22 Jan, Sun 5 Feb, and Sun 30 Apr 2023).

  745. New River Thames Restriction notice for Friday 11 November 2022, Saturday 19 November 2022 and Saturday 26 November 2022 added.

  746. Under Planned Lock Closures, work at Culham will not now start until 28 February 2023.

  747. New restriction notice for Kingston Road Bridge overhead repair works (Mon 31 Oct to Fri 9 Dec 2022).

  748. River Thames lock closures - investment programme October 2022 to March 2023 updated.

  749. Updated start time for Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 30 Oct. 2022).

  750. New closure notice for Molesey Head Races (Sat 11 Feb 2023) and new restriction notice for Walton Small Boats Head (Sat 10 Dec 2022).

  751. New dates for Marlow Bridge Refurbishment (Mon 3 Oct - Fri 16 Dec 2022).

  752. New restriction notices for Marlow Bridge Refurbishment (Mon 10 Oct - Fri 16 Dec 2022), and Isis Winter League (Sun 30 Oct, Sun 6 Nov, and Sun 27 Nov 2022).

  753. Updated restriction notice for Godstow Weir replacement (Mar 2022 - Dec 2022) and new restriction notice for Emergency Water Rescue Exercise 2022 (Sat 22 Oct 2022).

  754. New restriction notices for Wallingford Long Distance Sculls (Sat 1 Oct 2022) and Reading Small Boats Head (Sat 8 Oct 2022). New closure notices for Kingston Small Boats Head (Sat 5 Nov 2022), Teddington Head (Sat 12 Nov 2022), Wallingford Head of the River (Sun 27 Nov 2022), and Hampton Small Boats Head (Sat 3 Dec 2022).

  755. New restriction notice for Isis Sculls Head Race (Sun 18 Sept 2022).

  756. New restriction notice for State Funeral - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Mon 12 to Tues 20 Sept 2022).

  757. New restriction notice for National Hasler Finals (Sun 25 September 2022).

  758. New restriction notices for Phyllis Court Autumn Time Trial (Sun 16 Oct 2022), Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 30 Oct 2022), Henley Sculls Head Race (Sat 5 Nov 2022), and Henley Fours and Eights Head Race (Sat 11 Feb 2023).

  759. New restriction notice for Dittons Skiff and Punting Club Regatta (Sat 17 Sept. 2022). Out of date notices removed.

  760. Under Planned Lock Closures, clarification added to explain that the exact project duration is not yet available, but it will be between the closure dates given. The Environment Agency Thames Waterways team will give at least 2 weeks’ notice prior to any works starting on site.

  761. New end date for Reading Festival Bridge removal (Sun 4 Sept.) due to high winds forecast on Mon 5 Sept.

  762. New navigation notice for Weybridge Silver Sculls (Sat 15 October 2022).

  763. New restriction notice for ABF The Soldiers Charity Abingdon Dragon Boat Racing (Sun 11 Sept 2022) and out of date notices removed.

  764. New lock restrictions due to drought (Wed 24 August 2022 until further notice).

  765. New restriction notices for Oxford City Royal Regatta (Sat 20 and Sun 21 Aug 2022) and Kingston Railway Bridge Inspection (Wed 7 and Thurs 8 Sept 2022).

  766. River Thames lock closures - investment programme October 2022 to March 2023 added.

  767. Out of date notices removed.

  768. New restriction notice added for Monday 22 August to Friday 18 November 2022.

  769. New closure notice added for Reading Festival Temporary Bridge (Thurs 18 Aug and Mon 5 Sept 2022).

  770. Edited restriction notice - Sunbury Amateur Regatta Sat 13 and Sun 14 August 2022.

  771. Updated notice for Replacement of Godstow Trout Weir (March - late September 2022).

  772. New restriction notice for Sunbury Amateur Regatta (Sat 13 August 2022) and Kingston Road Bridge repairs (Thurs 28 July - Wed 10 Aug 2022).

  773. Hurley Regatta Saturday 20 August 2022 cancelled and removed.

  774. New restriction notice for Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta (Sat 6 Aug 2022).

  775. New closure notice for Royal Canoe Club 10@10 (Sun 27 Nov 2022). New restriction notices for Royal Canoe Club Royal Sprint Regatta (Sat 23 July 2022) and Royal Canoe Club Paddling Challenge (Sat 15 Oct 2022). Out of date notices removed.

  776. New closure notice for Culham Lock works 2022 (Tues 12 July 2022).

  777. New restriction notice for The Skiff Club Regatta (Sat 3 Sept 2022).

  778. New restriction notices for K1 Single Kayak Marathon (Wed 27 July 2022), K1 and K2 Kayak Sprints (Thurs 28 July 2022), and K2 Double Kayak Marathon (Fri 29 July 2022).

  779. New restriction notice for Kingston Rotary Club Dragon Boat Event (Sun 17 July 2022).

  780. New restriction notices for Falcon Haslar Kayak Race (Sun 26 Jun 2022); Bisham Dragon Boat Racing (Sat 16 Jul 2022); Henley Town and Visitor's Regatta (Sat 30 Jul 2022); Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta and Swim (Fri 5 Aug and Sat 6 Aug 2022); Thames Punting Club Championships (Sun 7 Aug 2022); and The Skiffs Championships Regatta (Sun 28 Aug 2022).

  781. New restriction notice for Staines Amateur Regatta (Sat 23 July 2022) and removal of out of date notices.

  782. Planned lock closures updated to remove information about the 2021-2022 programme. Also under River Restrictions, out of date notices removed.

  783. New restriction notices for Swim Oxford 2022 (Sun 19 June, Sun 7 Aug, and Sun 18 Sept 2022), Chertsey and Shepperton Regatta 2022 (Sat 30 July 2022), and Wraysbury and Old Windsor Regatta 2022 (Sat 6 Aug 2022).

  784. New restriction notices for Refurbishment of Reading Bridge Flow Gauge (Wed 8 June - Fri 17 June 2022) and Regatta for the Disabled (Sat 3 Sept 2022).

  785. New notices for river restrictions and event - Oxford Scouts Aquacamp (Sat 18 and Sun 19 June 2022), Longridges Canoe Club Races (Sun 7 Aug 2022), Hurley Regatta (Sat 20 Aug 2022).

  786. MGM filming complete in the Henley Reach - notice removed.

  787. New restriction notice for Refurbishment of Maidenhead Flow Gauge 2022 (Tues 28 June - Mon 11 July 2022).

  788. New notices for the following river restrictions - Henley Masters Regatta (Fri 8 July - Sat 9 July 2022), Southern Area Sea Cadets Regatta (Sun 10 July 2022), Thames Traditional Boat Festival (Tues 12 July - Mon 18 July 2022). Amended date for Reading Town Regatta (Sat 25 June 2022).

  789. New restriction notices for Oriel Regatta 2022 (Sat 11 June 2022) and Royal Canoe Club Royal Marathon 2022 (Sun 12 June 2022).

  790. New notices for River Restrictions x7 added.

  791. Event cancelled - Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club Regatta (Sun 22 May 2022). Notice removed.

  792. Date change - Deconstruction of Henley Royal Regatta course (Tues 19 July - Fri 12 Aug 2022).

  793. New restriction notice for Hampton Court and Dittons Regatta 2022 (Sat 23 July 2022).

  794. New Thames event river notices for 2 x closures and 11 x restrictions.

  795. New restriction notice for Thames Valley Park Regatta 2022 (Sun 19 June 2022).

  796. New restriction notices for Sonning Regatta (Sat 28 May 2022), Reading Amateur Regatta (Sat 11 and Sun 12 June 2022), Henley Classic Swim (Sun 26 June 2022), Reading Town Regatta (Sun 26 June 2022), and National Sea Scout Regatta (Sat 2 and Sun 3 July 2022).

  797. New notice of event for Devizes to Westmister Canoe Race 2022 (Fri 15 Apr to Mon 18 Apr 2022).

  798. New river restriction notice for Henley Royal Regatta 2022 (Tues 28 June to Sun 3 July 2022).

  799. Updated notice for Oxford City Bumps 2022 (Sun 24 April 2022).

  800. New notice for Penton Hook Lock maintenance (Tues 12 April 2022).

  801. New restriction notices for Folly Bridge Arch Repairs (Mon 28 Mar - Sun 1 May 2022) and Thames Ditton Regatta 2022 (Sat 14 May 2022).

  802. Under Lock Closures, new information about Bray, Rushey and Goring Locks. Out of date information removed from River Closures, River Restrictions and Planned Lock Closures.

  803. New restriction notices for Marlow Spring Regatta (Sat 30 Apr 2022), Marlow Town Regatta (Sat 11 Jun 2022), and Cookham Regatta (Sat 3 Sept 2022).

  804. New notices for river restrictions - Walton and Weybridge Regatta (Sat 21 May 2022) and Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club Regatta (Sun 22 May 2022).

  805. New closure notice for the replacement of Godstow Trout Weir (Thurs 17 March 2022 until late Sept 2022).

  806. Reading University Head of the River Race 2022 (Sat 5 March 2022) is cancelled - notice removed.

  807. New notice for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trial 2022 (Sun 8 April 2022).

  808. New notice for British Rowing Thames Valley Explore Rowing League 2022 (Sun 3 Apr 2022).

  809. Rescheduled dates for Botley Bridge inspection (Tues 1 March - Fri 4 March 2022). New notice for HRR course construction (Mon 28 March - Mon 13 Jun 2022).

  810. Emergency Closure notices removed - Sanford and Bell Weir Locks.

  811. Under Planned Lock Closures, new closure details for Romney Lock and also changes to the Blakes Lock closure.

  812. New emergency lock closure - Bell Weir Lock (Fri 18 Feb 2022 until further notice). Updated notice for Sandford Lock closure - footpath closed due to fallen tree (Fri 18 Feb 2022 until further notice).

  813. Emergency lock closure - Sandford Lock (Fri 18 Feb 2022 until further notice). Rescheduled notice for Botley Bridge Inspection (Tues 22 Feb - Wed 23 Feb and Mon 21 Mar - Fri 25 Mar 2022). Notice removed for cancellation: Burway Rowing Club Main Head 2022 (Sat 19 Feb 2022). Notice removed for postponed events: Black Potts Railway Bridge Repairs (Mon 29 Nov 2021 - Tues 5 Apr 2022). New dates to be confirmed.

  814. New restriction notice for Burway Rowing Club Main Head 2022 (Sat 19 Feb 2022).

  815. New notices: river closure - Refurbishment of overhead power line route Cowley to Didcot (Wed 20 April 2022 and Wed 1 June 2022). River restriction - Botley Bridge Inspection (Thurs 17 Feb 2022 and Mon 21 Mar to Fri 25 Mar 2022).

  816. New notices added for Kingston Royals Dragon Boat Club (Sat 7 May 2022) and Thames Sailing Club Battle of the Thames (Sat 18 June 2022).

  817. New notices for the following events: Thames Valley Skiff Club Regatta (Sat 9 July 2022); Kingston Amateur Regatta (Sat 9 and Sun 10 July 2022); Walton Reach Regatta (Sat 20 August 2022); and SRA Inter Club Skiff Regatta (Sun 11 Sept 2022).

  818. New notices added for Rowing on and Torpids (Sat 26 Feb, Sun 27 Feb, and Wed 2 Mar - Sun 6 Mar 2022) and Oxford City Bumps (Sun 24 April 2022).

  819. New notice for Reading University Head of the River Race 2022 (Sat 5 March 2022).

  820. New notices added for river closures - Emergency Water Rescue Exercise 2022 (Sat 5 Mar 22) and Kingston Head of the River 2022 (Sat 19 Mar 22). Notice for river restriction - Elmbridge Sprint Regatta 2022 (Sat 7 May 22).

  821. Under 'Planned lock closures', closure at Sonning Lock added and date changes to other lock closures.

  822. River closure cancelled - Emergency Water Rescue Exercise 15 Jan 2022.

  823. New notices for river closures - Emergency Water Rescue Exercise (Sat 15 Jan 22) and Hampton Heads 2022 (Sat 5 Feb 22).

  824. New notice for shoal management at Benson Lock (Mon 13 Dec 2021 to Fri 7 Jan 2022). Out of date notices removed.

  825. New river restriction notice for Black Potts Railway Bridge (Mon 29 Nov 2021 - Tues 5 April 2022). Out of date notices removed.

  826. Event cancelled - Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head 2021 (27 Nov 2021 notice removed.

  827. New notice for safety improvements at Caversham Lock (Tues 30 Nov 2021). Out of date notices removed.

  828. New restriction notice added for Weybridge Winter Head 2022 (Sat 22 Jan 2022) and closure notice for Molesey Head Races 2022 (Sat 12 Feb 2022).

  829. River closure notice added for Wallingford Head of the River (Sun 28 Nov 2021) and lock restriction notice for Godstow Lock shoal management (Mon 22 Nov to Fri 3 Dec 2021).

  830. New notices for Nephthys Regatta 2021 (Fri 19 Nov and Sat 20 Nov 2021) and Christ Church Regatta 2021 (Wed 24 to Fri 26 Nov and Sat 27 Nov 2021).

  831. Under Planned Lock Closures the last day of closure at Goring lock correct to 21 April 2022

  832. New notice added for Walton Small Boats Head 2021 (Sat 11 Dec 2021).

  833. New notice for Eynsham Lock shoal management (Mon 8 Nov - Fri 19 Nov 2021).

  834. Under Planned lock closures, start date at Cookham lock changed to 4 Jan 2022, start date at Rushey Lock postponed to 10 January 2022 until 6 March 2022 and tentative start dates at Hambledon Lock, Cookham Lock, Boulters Lock, Old Windsor Lock, Bray Lock, Boveney Lock and Teddington Lock changed tentatively to 1 Dec 2021,

  835. From 1 November 2021 Installation and later removal of coffer dam at Osney reach, East Street, Oxford - also suspension of mooring during inspection work at Oxford Old Power Station.

  836. New notices for Isis Winter League 2021 to 2022 (31 Oct 2021, 28 Nov 2021, 23 Jan 2022, 6 Feb 2022, and 20 Feb 2022), Autumn Fours 2021 (7 Nov 2021), and Burway Rowing Club Small Boats Head 2021 (27 Nov 2022).

  837. Sunbury lock repaired and emergency closure information removed.

  838. Updated Sunbury Lock closure with details on where to find assisted passage information.

  839. Notice removed - Emergency lock closure for Temple Lock.

  840. New notice for Hampton Small Boats Head 2021 (Sat 4 Oct 2021).

  841. New notice for Repairs of Maidenhead Gauging Station (Thurs 21 Oct and Fri 22 Oct 2021).

  842. New notice for Windsor Railway Bridge survey works (Tues 12 Oct - Thurs 14 Oct 2021).

  843. Emergency closure notice for Sunbury Lock added for 4 October 20221 until further notice.

  844. New notices added for Reading Small Boats Head (Sat 9 Oct 2021), Upper Thames Autumn Head (Sun 31 Oct 2021), Henley Sculls Head Race (Sat 6 Nov 2021), and Henley Fours and Eights Head Race (12 Feb 2022).

  845. Under "Planned lock closures" closure start dates amended for Rushey, Cookham, Bray and Penton Hook Lock.

  846. New notices added for Royal Outrigger Canoe Club Hampton Court Challenge (Sun 31 Oct), Kingston Small Boats Head (Sat 6 Nov), Teddington Head (Sat 20 Nov), and RCC 10@10 (Sun 28 Nov).

  847. New notices for Weybridge Silver Sculls (16 Oct. 2021) and RCC Paddling Challenge (16 Oct. 2021).

  848. Henley Music Festival restriction has been added. Past events have now been removed.

  849. New notices for Isis Sculls Head Race (Saturday 11 September) and Wallingford Distance Long Sculls (Saturday 25 September).

  850. New notice for repair works to Tadpole Bridge - Sunday 12 Sept. to Friday 17 Sept. 2021.

  851. New notices for Conquer the Chilterns (Sun 29 Aug 2021) and Abingdon Dragon Boat Racing (Sun 12 Sept 2021).

  852. Removed notice for The Skiff Club Regatta (4 September 2021) as the event has been cancelled.

  853. Under Planned Lock Closures details given for the 2021 to 2022 investment programme lock closures starting in November 2021.

  854. New notices for the Thames Traditional Boat Festival (Tues 24 Aug to Tues 31 Aug 2021) and a multi agency Water Rescue Exercise (Sun 12 Sept 2021).

  855. New notice for The Skiff Club Regatta - Sat 4 September 2021.

  856. Out of date notices removed.

  857. New notice for Henley Royal Regatta practice (Mon 9 Aug - Wed 11 Aug 2021).

  858. New notice for Swim Oxford 10km Swim (Sun 25 July 2021).

  859. New notice for Henley Royal Regatta - Wed 11 August to Sun 15 August 2021.

  860. New notice for the Maidenhead Lions Club Duck Derby (Sun 19 Sept 2021).

  861. New notices for Goring and Streatley Regatta 2021 (Sat 17 July 2021) and Reading Festival temporary bridge (Thurs 19 August and Mon 6 September 2021). Old notices removed.

  862. New notice for Club to Pub Swim 2021 - Sat 24 July 2021.

  863. New date for Caversham Lock safety improvements - Monday 26 July 2021.

  864. Caversham Lock safety improvements to be rescheduled - new date to be confirmed.

  865. New notice for safety improvements to Caversham Lock - Thursday 22 July 2021.

  866. River restrictions: Godstow Weir B replacement moved to Spring 2022.

  867. River closures: Blakes Lock now reopened.

  868. Emergency closure of Blake's Lock due to pollution incident on the River Kennet (Fri 18 June 2021) - new notice added

  869. New notices for the following: Molesey Amateur Regatta (17 &18 July 2021), Royal Canoe Club Royal Sprint Regatta (24 July 2021), Weybridge Community Regatta (6 August 2021), and Walton Reach Regatta (21 August 2021).

  870. New notice added for Safety improvements to Cookham Lock (Tues 22 - Thurs 24 June 2021).

  871. New notice for restrictions between Old Windsor Lock and Boveney Lock (Sat 12 June and Sun 13 June 2021) and new date for Oriel Regatta (Sat 19 June 2021).

  872. New notices for: Henley Classic Swim (27 June), Henley Women's Regatta (2 July to 4 July), Henley Masters Regatta (9 and 10 July), Henley Town and Visitor's Regatta (31 July).

  873. Updated notices for the refurbishment of Sutton Courtenay, Maidenhead, and Reading Bridge flow gauges.

  874. New notice for Rowing On and Summer Eights (Sat 5 June and Tues 8 - Fri 11 June 2021).

  875. New notices for the following: Single Kayak Marathon (Wed 16 June), Kayak Sprints (Thurs 17 June), K2 Marathon (Fri 18 June), Marlow Town Regatta (Sat 26 June), Fugitive Marathon (Sun 4 July), Maidenhead Rowing Club Regatta (Sat 7 Aug), and Cookham Regatta (Sat 4 Sept).

  876. Notice for Oriel Regatta on Saturday 29 May 2021 removed due to cancellation.

  877. New notice for HRR course construction (Thurs 20 May to Sun 8 August 2021).

  878. New notices added for Reading Water Fest (Wed 16 June - Mon 21 June 2021) and Henley Swim Festival (Sun 11 July 2021).

  879. Under River restrictions, full 24hr service resuming at Teddington lock from 18 May 2021

  880. New notices added for RCC Royal Marathon (Sun 13 June 2021) and Kingston Amateur Regatta (Sat 10 & Sun 11 July 2021).

  881. Edited River Restrictions under Teddington lock to show that Visiting licences are now available at the lock.

  882. New notices added for Isis Spring League (Sun 16 & Sun 30 May 2021) and Oriel Regatta (Sat 29 May 2021).

  883. Under River Thames restrictions, amended to show that passage through Teddington Lock is currently available from 6am to 10pm.

  884. Under River Thames restrictions, clarified that passage through Teddington Lock is currently available from 9am to 10pm.

  885. New notices added for Desborough Dashes (Sat 22 May 2021), Godstow Weir B replacement project (June - Dec 2021), and Battle of the Thames SUP (Sat 12 June 2021).

  886. New notice added for restrictions between Old Windsor Lock and Boveney Lock - Mon 12 April to Sun 18 April 2021.

  887. New notice for Queen Elizabeth Road Bridge works - Mon 12 April to Sun 13 June 2021.

  888. Teddington lock service update 6 April 2021.

  889. River closures: There are currently no planned river closures. Planned lock closures: The programme of works for 2020 to 2021 has been completed.

  890. Revised dates for Walton and Windsor flow gauge works.

  891. Update on Culham Lock emergency closure.

  892. New restriction notice for Cookham lock improvements - Mon 29 March to Thurs 1 April 2021.

  893. New notice for Maidenhead Railway Bridge repairs - Wed 17 March to Fri 2 April 2021.

  894. Emergency lock closure notices added - Molesey Lock on Tuesday 23 March 2021.

  895. New notice for Whitchurch Lock maintenance on Friday 26 March 2021. Updated notices for the following flow gauge refurbishment: Maidenhead, Reading Bridge, Sutton Courtenay, Windsor and Walton.

  896. River Closures updated with details of emergency closure of Culham Lock for repair to failed hydraulic system

  897. New river closure notice for recovery of a submerged vehicle in the Molesey reach - Wednesday 10 March.

  898. Under Planned Lock Closures, end dates extended for Cookham, Abingdon and Days Locks.

  899. Flow Gauge maintenance notices temporarily removed to update.

  900. 6 new notices added for flow gauge refurbishments: Old Windsor, Sunbury, Bray, Caversham, Clifton and Pinkhill reaches.

  901. Whitchurch Lock maintenance work delayed due to high river levels - new date Wed 24 Feb 2021.

  902. New notice for Whitchurch Lock maintenance - Mon 8 Feb 2021.

  903. Lock closure end dates at Abingdon, Cookham and Molesey locks extended This is due to necessary additions to the work on site which has delayed contractors. Also work has been impacted by recent high flows red board status on the Thames.

  904. New lock closure notice for Temple Lock drainage works - Thursday 28 January 2021.

  905. Henley Fours and Eights Head Race 2021 cancelled and notice removed - Saturday 13 Feb 2021.

  906. Teddington restriction updated with new tier 4 information

  907. New notice added for essential maintenance at Boveney Lock on January 14 2021.

  908. Date change to Days Lock closure

  909. New notice added for Old Windsor Lock maintenance on Wednesday 2 December 2020. Out of date notices removed.

  910. Refurbishment of Windsor flow gauge and Sutton Courtenay flow gauge postponed due to river conditions - notices removed. Out of date notices removed.

  911. Under Planned Lock Closures, work at Northmoor Lock postponed and Abingdon Lock closure work changed to later dates of 23 November 2020 to 12 February 2021.

  912. Henley Sculls cancelled (7 November 2020) - notice removed. Out of date notices removed.

  913. Kingston Small Boats Head (Nov 7) and Teddington Head (14 Nov) have been cancelled.

  914. Changes to the planned lock closures dates for Days, Abingdon and Cookham locks.

  915. New lock closure notice added for de-silting of Whitchurch Lock gates - Wednesday 4 November 2020. Notice for Culham Lock bridge repairs removed.

  916. New notices added for the refurbishment of Windsor flow gauge (Mon 30 Nov - Mon 14 Dec 2020) and Sutton Courtenay flow gauge (Mon 14 Dec 2020 - Fri 8 Jan 2021).

  917. New notices added for Royal Outrigger Canoe Club Hampton Court Challenge (Sun 25 Oct), Kingston Small Boats Head (Sat 7 Nov), and Teddington Head (Sat 14 Nov).

  918. Teddington Lock restriction notice added for October. Passage through Teddington Lock is currently available from 7am to 9pm. We will only be offering transits between these times. If you are planning a tidal journey that relies on the state of the tide, please make sure you plan your transit between these hours.

  919. Information added about lock closures for engineering surveys (Mon 2 Nov - Tues 24 Nov 2020) Updated notice added for Culham Lock Cut bridge repairs: works extended for 1 week (now finishing on Fri 9 Oct 2020).

  920. New notice for Weybrigde Silver Sculls (17 Oct. 2020).

  921. Planned lock closures: amended dates of closure of Abingdon and Molesey locks. Added closure of Northmoor Lock.

  922. New notice for Royal Canoe Club Paddling Challenge 2020 (Sat 17 Oct).

  923. Passage through Teddington Lock is available from 7am to 9pm. Tidal transits only possible between these times until 30 September.

  924. Updated notice for Culham Lock.

  925. Under Planned Lock Closures - Details of the first issue of the planned winter Thames lock closures for 2020 to 2021 starting 2 November 2020. Also clarification at top of page that some of our services will be restricted until further notice due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

  926. New notice for Culham Lock Cut bridge repairs - Tues 1 September to Fri 2 October (Mon - Fri only).

  927. New urgent river closure for Saturday 8 August - Port Meadow, Oxford.

  928. New notice for Conquer the Chilterns (Sat 19 to Sun 20 Sept. 2020).

  929. Updated information on assisted passage: Assisted passage is now offered, subject to staff availability, at all locks except Boulters Lock in Maidenhead.

  930. New restriction notices for Teddington Lock for August 2020 and Henley Swim 2020 (Fri 28 and Sat 29 August).

  931. New notice for Teddington Lock (Wed 1 July - Fri 31 July 2020).

  932. We have started to offer assisted passage at some locks where it is safe to do so. A link has been added to the page for the list of locks where assisted passage may be offered.

  933. New notice for Sonning reach (Mon 8 June) and updated information regarding Teddington Lock restrictions (Mon 8 June).

  934. New notice for Sunbury Lock closure - Sat 6 June 2020.

  935. River closure notice added for Sonning reach from Thursday 4 June until further notice.

  936. New notices added for Molesey Lock chamber assessment works - Mon 22 to Tues 23 June 2020.

  937. Boating by all types of vessel can resume on the non-tidal River Thames. Information on restrictions updated.

  938. Dates of closure in Boveney reach changed to Fri 29 May to Mon 1 June 2020 and Fri 5 June to Mon 8 June 2020.

  939. Latest information regarding lock and reach restrictions due to coronavirus.

  940. Coronavirus summary updated. No update to the detailed notice at this time.

  941. Latest information on lock and river restrictions: fallen tree blocking Marsh Lock has now been removed. Debris blocking Bell Weir has been removed but passage still currently by arrangement only - see notice for more info.

  942. Latest information on lock and river restrictions: Osney, Sandford and Abingdon Locks now back on handwind. Fallen tree at Temple Lock - navigate with care. Bell Weir Lock is closed due to jammed debris.

  943. Update on Sunbury Lock hazard and new info for Osney Lock mechanical failure.

  944. New information added for Sunbury lock navigational hazard.

  945. New info added for Iffley reach obstruction and Sandford Lock.

  946. New closure notices added for the M4 Smart Motorway construction - Sat 30 May to Sun 31 May 2020, Sat 6 June to Sun 7 June 2020 and contingency dates on Sat 13 June to Sun 14 June 2020.

  947. New restriction information for Abingdon and Sunbury Lock.

  948. New information added for Bell Weir Lock restriction.

  949. New restriction notice in line with Government restrictions due to Coronavirus.

  950. Coronavirus (COVID-19) information added: hazards in the river may not be marked. The Environment Agency is unable to mark or remove hazards until further notice.

  951. Emergency lock closure notice added for Sunbury Lock (Fri 6 March 2020 until further notice).

  952. Teddington lock closure notice removed - Teddington Lock is now open.

  953. New lock closure notice for Teddington Lock (Wed 26 Feb until further notice).

  954. Under River closures, Reading University Head of the River Race due to take place on Saturday 29 March has been cancelled due to river conditions and details withdrawn .

  955. River restriction for Burway Rowing Club Head (Saturday 22 February 2020) removed due to cancellation of the event. River closure for Kingston Head of the River race (Saturday 29 February 2020) changed due to change of time.

  956. New notices added for Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trial (Sun 5 April 2020) and Cookham Regatta (Sat 5 Sept 2020).

  957. New emergency closure notice for Marsh Lock from Tuesday 18 February 2020 until further notice.

  958. New closure notice for Reading University Head of the River Race on Saturday 29 February 2020.

  959. Hambledon and Rushey lock closure end date extended to 31 March 2020 due to bad weather conditions delaying the contractor work. Sandford, Shifford and Whitchurch lock work completed at end of January so removed from list.

  960. First published.

Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions.

For guidance on Environment Agency moorings, locks and their facilities, you should visit locks and facilities.

When Where What’s happening
Until further notice Canal Bridge, Radcot A vehicle has damaged Canal Bridge, where Radcot Road A4095 crosses the River Thames. Please be cautious of falling debris if navigating near the bridge.
3 May 2026 until further notice Godstow Lock Shoal reported downstream of lock. Boaters should navigate with caution.
Until further notice Botley Road Bridge, Oxford Obstruction to navigation 50 metres upstream of Botley Bridge. Boaters should navigate with extreme caution.
3 February 2025 until further notice Osney reach East Street moorings, Oxford, are closed for public safety purposes, both waterside and landside. No alternative moorings are available.
1 June 2026 until further notice Abingdon reach Shoal reported downstream of lock. Boaters to navigate with caution. Shoal marked with navigation buoys.
Sunday August 30 2026 Culham reach Fallen tree restricting the lock cut, 1000m above the lock. Field teams have attended and removed part of the tree, navigation is possible with caution.
Until further notice Clifton weir stream Shoal reported downstream of The Plough public house. Boaters are advised not to navigate up Clifton weir stream.
22 June 2024 until further notice Benson Lock Shoal reported downstream of lock. When navigating upstream the shoal is on the right hand side of the navigation channel. Boaters should navigate with caution when entering or exiting the tail gates.
18 May until further notice Benson reach Submerged vessel reported opposite Rush Court Care Home on right side of channel looking upstream. Hazard is marked with navigation buoys. Boaters should navigate with extreme caution.
20 April 2024 Until further notice Whitchurch head lock cut Obstruction to navigation above head gates. Boaters should navigate with caution when entering or exiting the upstream lock cut.
26 August until further notice Whitchurch Lock Desilting works taking place at Whitchurch Lock, boaters to be aware of delays to navigation whilst works ongoing.
23 April 2024 until further notice Caversham reach Submerged boat tied to left hand bank looking upstream, just upstream of St Mary’s Island. Boaters should navigate with caution.
5 March 2026 until further notice Caversham reach Fallen tree obstructing navigation at Poplar Island, what3words///employ.data.waving. All vessels should navigate with extreme caution.
1 June 2026 until further notice Shiplake reach Tree obstruction to navigation on Phillimore Island, right hand side of channel looking upstream. Boaters to navigate with caution. Obstruction marked with navigation buoys.
23 October 2026 until further notice Shiplake Lock Obstruction on approach to Shiplake Lock tail gates. All vessels should navigate with extreme caution.
Until further notice Boulters Lock Gates on the pedestal side do not open fully. Width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 4.8 metres (15’8). Please use caution when entering and exiting the lock.
Tuesday 22 September until Friday 30 October 2026 Boveney Lock Head and Tail works at Boveney Lock to upgrade the hydraulics. The lock will remain navigable, but boaters may experience minor disruption.
9 February 2026 until further notice Bell Weir reach To facilitate Bell Weir refurbishment, contractors will be setting up equipment around Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Boaters to maintain lookout for ad hoc restrictions and closures to navigation channel and navigate with caution in Bell Weir reach.
Thursday 15 October until Friday 20 November 2026 Sunbury Lock Head and Tail works at Sunbury Lock to upgrade the hydraulics. The lock will remain navigable, but boaters may experience minor disruption.
1 October 2023 until further notice Teddington Launch Lock Lock is closed for repairs to lock walls, gate ram trench and areas of the lock side. Teddington Barge Lock is fully operational.
Friday 30 October 2026 8pm Teddington reach Lensbury Firework Event 2026: a significant number of spectator vessels are expected to attend the event. Please see notice for more information.

River closures: updated 28 October 2026

When Where What’s happening
Saturday 7 November 2026 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm Teddington reach Kingston Small Boats Head 2026: the River Thames will be closed to all traffic other than authorised boats between Trowlock Island and Hampton Court Bridge during the stated times.
Monday 9 November to Monday 21 December 2026 Benson Lock Benson Lock Repair Works 2026: Benson Lock will be closed to navigation to enable engineers to undertake essential repair works to the lock chamber.
Saturday 14 November 2026 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm Teddington reach Teddington Head 2026: the River Thames will be closed to all traffic other than authorised boats between Trowlock Island and Hampton Court Bridge during the stated times.
Sunday 21 November 2026 9:30am to 12pm Teddington reach Royal Canoe Club 10@10 2026: the River Thames will be closed to all traffic other than authorised boats between Trowlock Island and Kingston Bridge during the stated times.
Saturday 28 November 2026 9am to 11:30am and 1pm to 3:30pm Molesey reach Hampton Head November 2026: the River Thames will be closed to all traffic other than authorised boats between Garrick’s Ait and Sunbury Lock during the stated times.

River restrictions: updated 26 October 2026

When Where What’s happening
Thursday 30 July 2026 until further notice Blakes Lock Blakes Lock Repairs 2026: navigation through the lock is restricted, please see notice for further detail.
Monday 3 August 2026 until further notice Penton Hook Lock to Shepperton Lock Drought Restrictions Penton Hook Lock to Shepperton Lock 2026: restrictions will be in place between Shepperton and Penton Hook Locks during the stated times. See notice for more details.
Monday 24 August 2026 until further notice Sunbury and Molesey Locks Drought Restrictions Sunbury and Molesey Locks 2026: restrictions will be in place at Sunbury and Molesey Locks. See notice for more details.
Monday 24 August 2026 until further notice Teddington Lock Drought Restrictions Teddington Lock 2026: restrictions will be in place at Teddington Lock. See notice for more details.
Monday 14 September to Friday 30 October 2026 Culham reach Burford Bridge Abingdon Works 2026: navigation will be restricted under the bridge to a clearance of 3.4 metres.
Monday 14 September to Friday 27 November 2026 Marsh reach Loddon Drive Railway Bridge works 2026: works will consist of repairs to the gas pipe under the bridge. During this time there will be restrictions under the bridge arch.
Monday 12 October until Friday 30 October 2026 Penton Hook reach Removal of pedestrian footbridge 2026: the width of the channel available for navigation shall not be less than 15 metres at any time.
Saturday 31 October 2026 9am to 4pm Hambleden reach Henley Long Distance Sculls 2026: the navigation channel will in the central third of the river. All non-racing boat traffic must keep to the Buckinghamshire, Fawley, right side of Temple Island.
Sunday 1 November, Sunday 29 November 2026, Sunday 24 January, Sunday 7 February, Sunday 2 May and Sunday 16 May 2027 Iffley reach Isis Winter League 2026/27: in between races a clear navigation channel will be in place along the centre of the river.
Sunday 8 November 2026 12pm to 6pm Iffley reach Autumn 4’s 2026: whilst racing is in progress the marshals may request boaters to moor at one of the designated mooring points and wait, for a period of no longer than 15 minutes, until the current race has finished.
Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026 12pm to 6pm Iffley reach Lion and Chough Regatta 2026: whilst racing is in progress the marshals may request boaters to moor at one of the designated mooring points and wait, for a period of no longer than 15 minutes, until the current race has finished.

Planned lock closures: updated 29 October 2026

The Environment Agency carries out a programme of works on the River Thames every year between October and the end of March. This results in the closure of a number of locks sometimes for relatively long periods.

The first issue of the programme is published as far in advance of the first planned lock closure as possible. This is so that river users can plan their winter cruising and boat movements well in advance.

When Where Work being carried out Canoe portage with care during closure
2 November 2026 to 22 March 2027 Abingdon Lock Lock gate re-sheeting Yes
30 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 Hambleden Lock Head and Tail works to upgrade hydraulics N/A
23 November 2026 to 18 December 2026 Marsh Lock Lock gate re-sheeting N/A
11 January 2027 to 22 March 2027 Temple Lock Lock gate re-sheeting N/A
11 January 2027 to 22 March 2027 Cookham Lock Lock gate re-sheeting Yes
11 January 2027 to March 2027 Boulters Lock Tail walkway inspection. Probable restrictions to navigation for duration of works N/A

Other works

We are planning lock gate winch point works at Boulters, Cookham, Hurley, Caversham, Mapledurham, Cleeve and Abingdon locks between March and August 2027.

Navigation customers may experience some short periods of disruption while equipment is moved, and the works are carried out. Our local teams and contractors will manage the works to keep any disruption to a minimum, and no formal lock closures are expected to be necessary.

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Telephone (24 hour service) 0800 80 70 60

Floodline

Telephone (24 hour service) 0345 988 1188

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