UK Rowing Events

A highlight of the summer rowing calendar, St Neots Regatta offers exciting multi-lane racing on the Great Ouse in the heart of Cambridgeshire.

Staines Regatta on 25 July is a popular Thames summer regatta offering great racing and a lively atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike.

Bewdley Regatta on 25 July is a friendly Severn-side rowing event, perfect for a summer day of racing in this picturesque Worcestershire town.

Warrington Regatta on 25 July delivers an action-packed day of side-by-side rowing on the Mersey, welcoming competitors of all levels.

Experience regatta racing in the iconic rowing town of Henley-on-Thames in August, where local tradition and competitive spirit come together on the famous stretch of river.

Summer regatta on the River Stour at Sudbury, Suffolk. A relaxed club regatta in the heart of East Anglia.

Coastal rowing regatta on the Devon Riviera. Club and community crews race in scenic Paignton harbour — a great day out by the sea.

Maidenhead Regatta returns on 8 August with thrilling side-by-side racing on the Thames — a highlight of the summer rowing calendar.

Appledore and Instow Regatta on 9 August is a charming North Devon coastal rowing event set where the Taw and Torridge estuaries meet.

Oxford City Regatta brings fast-paced multi-lane racing to the heart of Oxford on 15 August, attracting clubs from across the region.

Stourport Regatta brings summer racing to the River Severn in August, offering a fun and competitive day out for rowing clubs across the Midlands and beyond.

Newcastle’s Tyne Regatta brings fast-paced rowing racing to the iconic Tyne river, attracting clubs from across the north of England.

Warwick Regatta on 22 August brings competitive multi-lane racing to the Avon, rounding off the summer regatta season in style.

Enjoy coastal rowing at its finest at Torbay Royal Regatta in Torquay this August, combining competitive racing with the stunning scenery of the English Riviera.

The historic Port of Dartmouth Regatta combines thrilling rowing races with a vibrant waterfront festival in one of Devon’s most picturesque harbours.

Two-day summer regatta on the Severn at Gloucester. One of the Midlands’ biggest regattas, attracting clubs from across the region.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Ross-on-Wye, this popular regatta offers exciting racing on the River Wye to close out the summer rowing season.

Take on the Great Ouse Marathon from Ely, a classic long-distance rowing event through the Cambridgeshire fenlands. A true test of endurance and a unique way to experience the waterways of East Anglia.

One of the oldest rowing races in the world, Doggetts Coat & Badge Race sees watermen race the Thames in a tradition dating back to 1715.

Bournemouth Beach hosts the British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in September, combining explosive coastal rowing with a fantastic seaside setting.

Lea Autumn Regatta on 6 September rounds off the regatta season at Waltham Abbey with competitive racing on the River Lea.

Long-distance rowing race on the Great Ouse at Ely. A September marathon fixture for crews looking for an endurance challenge in the Fens.

The South Coast Championships in Deal on 12 September bring together coastal and beach rowing crews for a day of exciting sea-based racing on the Kent coast.

Join hundreds of crews in the Great River Race, a spectacular 21-mile marathon on the Thames in September — one of London’s most iconic river events.

Take to the stunning waters of Lake Windermere for this prestigious rowing regatta, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lake District in September.

Join crews from across the region at the Worcester Autumn Regatta for a day of exciting side-by-side racing on the River Severn. A great way to round off the summer rowing season.

Return to the Cam in September for this popular autumn regatta in Cambridge, offering great side-by-side racing as the new rowing season gets underway.

Head race on the River Medway in Kent. A September time trial for club rowers across the South East.

One of the Thames’ classic head races, the Vesta Scullers Head draws single scullers for a thrilling timed processional race through London’s iconic river stretch.

The Bradford Autumn Regatta offers exciting side-by-side racing as crews compete on the water in Bradford. A popular end-of-season event drawing clubs from across Yorkshire and beyond.

Autumn head race on the Weaver at Runcorn. A popular North West time trial for club crews.

Take on the Monmouth Autumn Head on 27 September — a scenic head race along the River Monnow as the autumn colours set in.

Autumn small boats head race on the River Severn at Worcester. A popular Midlands time trial for singles, doubles and small boats.

Reading Small Boats Head on 10 October is a popular autumn time trial on the Thames, ideal for smaller crews looking to test their pace.

The Agecroft Small Boats Head in Manchester is an autumn time trial for scullers and small boat crews. A friendly yet competitive event on one of the North West’s best rowing stretches.

The Evesham Autumn Head offers a scenic head race on the River Avon as the rowing season transitions into autumn. A well-attended event popular with Midlands clubs and visiting crews.

Autumn head race on the River Cam. Cambridge-based clubs and visiting crews race in this time trial through the city.

Prestigious sculling head race on the Thames at Weybridge. The Silver Sculls is a classic autumn time trial for single scullers.

Nottingham Autumn Heads on 18 October is a well-attended processional time trial on the Trent, marking the start of the head race season.

Navigate the scenic River Teme at Ludlow in the Burway Small Boats Head, an autumn head race ideal for single and double scullers looking for a friendly but competitive outing.

Crews race against the clock on the Thames near Shillingford at this late October head race, one of the final autumn time trials on the Upper Thames.

The Dee Autumn Head is a popular end-of-season head race on the River Dee at Chester. A great way to wrap up the rowing year with a competitive time trial on a beautiful stretch of water.

Autumn head race at Henley-on-Thames. Single scullers race on the famous Henley reach in this popular October time trial.

The Autumn Head of the Taff on 1 November is a popular Cardiff head race, sending crews down the River Taff as the autumn season gets underway.

Autumn head race on the River Don at Doncaster. A November time trial for Yorkshire and North East crews.

Small boat crews race against the clock on the Thames at Kingston in this November head race, a popular autumn time trial in south-west London.

Take on the Durham Long Distance Sculls and Small Boats Head in November, a challenging head race along the River Wear for scullers and small boat crews.

Battle the clock on the water at Teddington in this November head race, a popular processional time trial on the Thames for rowing crews of all abilities.

Race along the River Lune in Lancaster at this mid-November head race, a scenic and competitive time trial in the heart of Lancashire.

Junior rowing crews take to the Thames in November for this dedicated head race, a key event for developing young rowers to test their speed and endurance.

The Fours Head is one of the biggest processional races on the Thames, with hundreds of coxed and coxless fours battling the clock from Putney.

Veteran rowers take on the Thames in this prestigious November head race, a fantastic opportunity for experienced crews to test themselves over a classic course.

Small boat crews take on the Thames at Hampton in this late November head race, one of the final processional events of the autumn rowing season.

Head race on the Mersey at Liverpool. A late-season time trial for North West rowing clubs on the famous river.

Late-season head race on the Thames at Wallingford. Fours and eights race in this popular winter fixture for club rowers.

Close out the 2026 rowing season at the Rutherford Head on 5 December — a challenging processional time trial on the Tyne in Newcastle.

Close out the rowing year at the Newark Head, a winter head race on the River Trent. A well-organised event popular with clubs looking for competitive racing in the off-season.

The British Rowing Indoor Championships bring together thousands of athletes at the NEC Birmingham to compete on rowing machines. From elite racers to first-timers, it is the UK’s biggest indoor rowing event of the year.

Winter small boats head race on the Severn at Gloucester. One of the last races of the season, hosted by Wycliffe College BC.

Wrap up the rowing year at the Monmouth Winter Head in December, a chilly but rewarding time trial on the River Monnow for hardy crews closing out the season.

Close out the rowing year at the Remenham Challenge in December, a unique late-season regatta held near the famous Henley stretch of the Thames.