The River Thames (/ t ɛ m z / ⓘ TEMZ), known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215 miles (346 km), it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn.

Jan 24, 2025 · River Thames, chief river of southern England. Rising in the Cotswold Hills, its basin covers an area of approximately 5,500 square miles (14,250 square km).

The River Thames is a large river in England. It goes through London, the capital city of the United Kingdom. The Thames is 346 kilometres (235 statute miles) long.

Sep 20, 2021 · The River Thames is a 346 km river that flows through southern England, starting from Thames Head in Cotswold Hills, Gloucestershire County. It is the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom right after the River Severn.

River Thames, ancient Tamesis, Principal river of England. It rises in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire and winds 205 mi (330 km) eastward across south-central England into a great estuary, through which it empties into the North Sea.

20 hours ago · "Most people — including Londoners! — are quite taken aback to hear that hundreds of human bones have come from the River Thames," study lead author Nichola Arthur, a curator at the Natural ...

From a tiny trickle at the source to an estuary several miles wide, the River Thames has varying characteristics and offers a wide range of scenery and experiences. RTS has divided the Thames into five sections, three non-tidal and two tidal.

Learn about the longest river in England with its 45 locks and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Hire a boat, find somewhere to stay and enjoy all the attractions and activities the Thames has to offer.