Where to watch The Boat Races 2016

Oxford and Cambridge rowing crews square off down the Thames on March 27, in an historic boat race accompanied by fun for the whole family. Sophie Farrah checks out the best places to enjoy the event

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The long weekend may be over as you read this, but fear not! There’s more excitement to come with the annual Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race – this year in support of Cancer Research UK.

It’s a tradition that began in 1829 with a friendly challenge between friends from the two universities, and has since ballooned into a grand annual contest on the Thames, with a four-mile route running between Putney and Mortlake. The women’s version of the boat race first kicked off in 1927, and persevered in the face of hostility to become a permanent fixture in the 1960s – eventually coming to run on the same day and the same course as the men’s.

Here’s a round up of the best places along the route enjoy watching the race – if catching it on BBC1 or the iPlayer isn’t your thing…

The Boat Race takes place on March 27

The Women’s Boat Race will start at 3.10pm, ahead of The Men's Boat Race at 4.10pm

You can find out more on the Boat Race website