Overview
Twickenham Rowing Club was founded in 1860 and is one of the oldest and largest rowing clubs in London. Its clubhouse is on Eel Pie Island, on the non-tidal Thames between Richmond and Teddington. It has senior, masters, club, development and junior squads and runs learn-to-row courses each year. The riverside clubhouse can host events for up to 140 guests. The club organises Twickenham Regatta, which dates from 1923 and is raced from stakeboats upstream over 850 m, from near Glover's Island to Ham House.
- Founded
- 1860
- Federation
- British Rowing
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Twickenham Regatta850 m upstream course from Glover's Island to Ham House; 103rd regatta on 23 May 2026
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History and achievements
- 1860Twickenham Rowing Club is founded
- 1923The Richmond and Twickenham Amateur Regatta is founded
- 1953Richmond Regatta separates and the Twickenham event continues on its own
Location
- Position
- 51°26.73′ N 0°19.52′ W
51.44553, -0.32538 - Address
- Eel Pie Island
Frequently asked
Does Twickenham Rowing Club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to Row 2026.
When was Twickenham Rowing Club founded?
In 1860.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Twickenham Regatta.