Annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races

From 16.30 until 18.30

At River Thames from Putney to Chiswick Bridge

River Thames Path

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One of the biggest free sporting spectacles in London, The Boat Race creates a festival atmosphere on the banks of the river Thames. Up to 250,000 people flock to the riverbanks every year to join in the celebrations and watch the Oxford University and Cambridge University eight-oared rowing boats race along the famous 4.2-mile (6.8km) Championship Course between Putney and Mortlake. 

In 2018, The Women’s Boat Race begins at 4.31pm, followed by The Men’s Boat Race an hour later at 5.31pm.

You can find a place to watch on either side of the river along the full length of the course, but some of the best spots include:

• Putney Bridge, Putney Embankment and Bishop's Park (at the start)
• Craven Cottage, home of Fulham FC (best for the first mile)
• Hammersmith and Barnes (mid-course)
• Duke's Meadows and Chiswick Bridge (at the finish)

You can also watch all the action unfold on a big screen at one of The Boat Race in the Park events, or even live on the BBC.