Poohsticks was a game played by Winnie the Pooh and his friends and was brought to life by A A Milne in his book The House at Pooh Corner.

It is a simple game, especially for a bear with very little brain, played on a bridge with sticks.

The World Poohsticks Championships were held this year on 27th March on the River Thames.

The location for this annual event is at Days Lock just north east of the beautiful village of Little Wittenham in the heart of Midsomer Murders territory.

The event was started in 1983 by Lynn David the former lock keeper as a fund raising event for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

The River Thames can be cruised as part of The Grand Ring which can be started at our Canal Boat Holiday locations at Gayton, Aldermaston or Union Wharf.

If you are lucky enough to have a two or three week on your Canal Boat Holiday cruise down the lock free Paddington Arm to Little Venice and even on through London Zoo to Camden lock.

Explore the River Thames in London and all of the riverside attractions including British Airways London Eye, The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, The Tower of London and St Pauls Cathedral .