The River Thames
Tiff’s40th
A weekend on the river. Cookham, a boat around Bray, and Cliveden.
11–13 September 2026
You’re invited
Forty years of Tiff.
So we’re doing it properly. A house by the river, a boatful of her favourite people, and a slow weekend on the Thames. Come ready for good food, better company, and at least one questionable round of drinks.
Three days
How the weekend goes
Cookham
Arrivals & dinner
Roll up to the house, claim a room and pour something cold. Once everyone’s arrived we’ll sit down to dinner together. No rush, no fuss.
- Check-in from 4:00pm
- Dinner together, 7:00–7:30
On the Thames
The boat bar crawl
The main event. All aboard for a slow cruise along the river around Bray, hopping the prettiest waterside pubs as we drift between them. Bring your sea legs.
- All day on the water
- Riverside pubs & general mischief
Cliveden House
Lunch & a stroll
A gentle landing. Lunch at Cliveden House and an amble through the grand gardens above the river before we all head home.
- Checkout from the house, 10:00am
- Lunch & a stroll at Cliveden
All on one river
Following the Thames
- Cookhamthe house
- Braythe boat
- Clivedenthe send-off
Good to know
The practical bits
Where you’re staying
A house in Cookham, right on the river. The full address goes out to everyone before the weekend.
Getting there
Easy by car or by train from London via Maidenhead. Lift shares welcome, so shout in the group chat.
What to pack
No dress code. Comfy clothes, something for the boat and a layer for the evening. A hat wouldn’t hurt; it’s the river.
One heads-up
Sunday checkout is 10:00am, so pack the car before we wander over to Cliveden for lunch.