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Town in Oxfordshire, England
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Henley-on-Thames is a town on the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, England. Henley is perhaps most famous as the home of the well-known international rowing tournament, the Henley Royal Regatta, held each year in late June and early July.
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Held every summer since 1839 (except during the two world wars and in 2020 due to Covid-19), the Royal Regatta is a unique five-day tournament of international rowing that draws top competitors and spectators from around the world.
In the weeks following the Royal Regatta, Henley plays host to a growing music and arts festival, the calibre of the acts increasing in range and importance every year.
Watch a film at the cinema.
One of Henley's old coaching inns, this Wetherspoon's pub now does food and drink at very reasonable prices.
Serves good pizzas in a building dating back to 1408.
This restaurant provides excellent (and apparently eco-friendly) seafood in an attractive environment with a separate oyster bar and (for summer) tables in the market place.
Cheap and quick takeaway kebab, chicken, pizza and chips.
The Angel has a waterside location that is hard to beat, with benches and tables alongside the Thames just by the bridge. While the drinks are fine, the restaurant has less to recommend it.
Breakspear timber-framed pub
The Three Horseshoes is a nice old fashioned English pub.
The Catherine Wheel (see above) also provides lodge-style rooms. £59 (per room).
Located next to the river at the foot of Hart Street, and dating back to the 15th century, three kings of England have stayed at this prestigious hotel. The hotels age notwithstanding, all bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms, with many rooms overlooking the river Thames and the views beyond. £110 (single room); £130 (double/twin room); £165 (four poster room); all rates include breakfast.
British made chronometers and luxury watches
A slightly eclectic antique and vintage shop.
By car
Henley-on-Thames is about 35 miles/40 minutes by car from Central London.
By plane
Henley-on-Thames is well served by Southern Eastern England's collection of airports and is actually under the flight-path of Heathrow.
By bus
Hurley Link 239 provides a service from Hart Street to Frascati Way, Maidenhead.
By boat
Henley-on-Thames has numerous boat trips along the River Thames to the nearby towns of Reading and Windsor.
By taxi
Minicabs which must be ordered by phone or app, Henley Taxi Services, & Chiltern Cars are the most popular services.
All locations in and around the town are walkable or drivable. During the Regatta, the Thames is teeming with classical launches, which are available for booking well in advance of events.
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