England · City Guide
Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames is a beautiful market town on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, world famous as the home of the Royal Regatta and set in some of the finest river and beechwood scenery in southern England. From the regatta and the outstanding riverside hotels to the Chiltern Hills and the historic town of Oxford, Henley offers an exceptionally refined English experience.
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"Henley is one of those English destinations that delivers an almost perfect distillation of English summer pleasures. The river, the regatta, the beechwood hills and the quality of the hotels combine to create something quite special."
The Royal Regatta in late June and early July is one of England's great social and sporting occasions, combining world class rowing with a uniquely British atmosphere of strawberries, Pimm's and blazers. The Town Hall, the bridge and the riverside setting create a beautifully composed English townscape. The Chiltern Hills provide outstanding walking through ancient beechwood forests and across chalk downland. The River Thames offers beautiful walks in both directions from the town. Oxford is approximately 30 minutes by road and provides exceptional cultural and architectural attractions.
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Royal Regatta
One of England's most celebrated sporting and social occasions held each summer.
Chiltern Hills
Outstanding walking through ancient beechwood forests and chalk downland.
Henley Town Centre
A beautifully preserved English market town with an outstanding riverside setting.
River Thames
Beautiful riverside walks and boat trips along one of England's most scenic stretches.
Oxford Access
Easy access to one of the world's great university cities approximately 30 minutes away.
Riverside Dining
An excellent collection of riverside restaurants and country house hotels.