Thames Ditton Regatta was established in 1948. It remains a very popular event in the British rowing calendar. The charm of our traditional riverside setting attracts a full entry from schools, clubs and universities from all over England. Racing takes place upstream on a 900-metre course that passes alongside Hampton Court Palace.
The next TDR will be on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
UPDATE – Sunday 19 April 2026 (4pm): The regatta is now over-subscribed so we have suspended for new entries as set out here. Clubs wishing to add crews to the Waiting List should contat info@theamesdittonregatta.co.uk.
While you’re here, if you’re a competior or a coach, please watch this excellent video from Scottish Rowing about safety checks.
Here at TDR HQ we were literally HOWLING with laughter when we watched this wonderful entry from Jenny and Laurence of Kingston RC in the Performing Arts category, which is the runaway winner of TDArt 2021. Not only are we bowled over by their creativity and skill, we’re hugely touched by the vast amount of time and effort they clearly put into making this. We’re sure it will be a boost to the regatta-deprived rowing community everywhere, and suggest you watch it at least 3 times to get all of the clever details.
We’re really looking forward to their race entry at TDR 2022. Well, if Boris says we can start training for it with confidence, that must be true, right?
It’s regatta day! Or not, as things have turned out. So some of the volunteers have brought you a garden-based version which we hope will remind you of its charms.
Please note: no social distancing guidelines were broken in the making of this film – where you see two people together, they live in the same house.
Thames Ditton Regatta 