Spring has sprung and Easter is creeping up on us so that means the Oxford and Cambridge boat race is nearly upon us.

Join the crowds to watch the four-and-a-quarter mile course along the River Thames, from Putney to Mortlake, and watch the two universities battle it out at the annual boat race.

The course runs through several areas of west London, including Hammersmith and Fulham, so there's no need to travel too far to witness the action.

To ensure you don't miss a second of the fun, make a note of the date for this sporting event.

This year, the boat race will be on Saturday April 11, from 5.50pm (the women's race begins at 4.50pm).