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Royal Swan Upping
Type:Ceremony
Windsor, Berkshire
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Swan Upping is the annual census of the swan population on stretches of the Thames in the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This historic ceremony dates from the twelfth century, when the Crown claimed ownership of all mute swans.
The Queen's Swan Marker and the accompanying Swan Uppers of the Vintners' and Dyers' Livery Companies use six traditional Thames rowing skiffs in their five-day journey upstream to Abingdon. By tradition, scarlet uniforms are worn by The Queen's Swan Marker and Swan Uppers, and each boat flies the appropriate flag and pennant.
Swan upping takes place during the third week in July and the observation points and times will be published as soon as they become available.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Free admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Monday: Sunbury to Romney Lock (15 July 2019) |
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| Tuesday: Eton Bridge to Marlow Lock (16 July 2019) |
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| Wednesday: Marlow Bridge to Sonning Bridge (17 July 2019) |
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| Thursday: Sonning-on-Thames to Moulsford (18 July 2019) |
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| Friday: Moulsford to Abingdon Bridge (19 July 2019) |
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