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.
(NB: Henley-on-Thames should not be confused with Henley-in-Arden.)
- The River and Rowing Museum, +44 1491 415600. Daily 10AM-5PM. Mill Meadows (5 min walk from town center and rail station) - an excellent museum which charts the history of the River Thames and of rowing as a sport. The museum also houses a series of tableaux inspired by "The Wind In The Willows", which is popular with children aged 5 and above - additional charges apply. The museum has a superior cafe, with seating outside in fine weather. adult £11, valid for one year.
- Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, RG9 4PG, +44 1491 628529.
The River and Rowing Museum, +44 1491 415600. Daily 10AM-5PM. Mill Meadows (5 min walk from town center and rail station) - an excellent museum which charts the history of the River Thames and of rowing as a sport. The museum also houses a series of tableaux inspired by "The Wind In The Willows", which is popular with children aged 5 and above - additional charges apply. The museum has a superior cafe, with seating outside in fine weather. adult £11, valid for one year.
Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, RG9 4PG, +44 1491 628529.
- Henley Royal Regatta. Held every summer since 1839 (except during the two world wars), the Royal Regatta is a unique five-day tournament of international rowing that draws top competitors and spectators from around the world.
- Henley Festival of Music and Arts. 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.
Henley Royal Regatta. Held every summer since 1839 (except during the two world wars), the Royal Regatta is a unique five-day tournament of international rowing that draws top competitors and spectators from around the world.
Henley Festival of Music and Arts. 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.
The town centre is a fairly typical one with most of your high street favourites.
Hart Street and Market Place, which run inland from the river at Henley Bridge are lined with restaurants, cafes and pubs.
- Catherine Wheel, 7-15 Hart St, RG9 2AR, +44 1491 845790. One of Henley's old coaching inns, this Wetherspoon's pub now does food and drink at very reasonable prices. £7-10.
- Pizza Express, 35 Market Pl, RG9 2AA, +44 1491 411448. Daily 11:30AM-midnight. Serves good pizzas in a building dating back to 1408. £7-15.
- Loch Fyne, 20 Market Place, RG9 2AH, +44 1491 845780. Daily 9AM-10PM. 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. £10-25.
Catherine Wheel, 7-15 Hart St, RG9 2AR, +44 1491 845790. One of Henley's old coaching inns, this Wetherspoon's pub now does food and drink at very reasonable prices. £7-10.
Pizza Express, 35 Market Pl, RG9 2AA, +44 1491 411448. Daily 11:30AM-midnight. Serves good pizzas in a building dating back to 1408. £7-15.
Loch Fyne, 20 Market Place, RG9 2AH, +44 1491 845780. Daily 9AM-10PM. 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. £10-25.
- Angel on the Bridge, Thameside, RG9 1BH, +44 1491 410678. 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.
- The Three Horseshoes, 90 Reading Rd, RG9 1DN, +44 1491 573971. The Three Horseshoes is a nice old fashioned English pub.
Angel on the Bridge, Thameside, RG9 1BH, +44 1491 410678. 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.
The Three Horseshoes, 90 Reading Rd, RG9 1DN, +44 1491 573971. The Three Horseshoes is a nice old fashioned English pub.
Henley's area code is 01491 when dialed from within the UK or +441491 from outside the UK.
The town has a moderate amount of crime and antisocial behaviour which mainly occurs at night.
There are nice walks for people looking for challenging walks to places like Reading, Maidenhead and Windsor and are along the River Thames and there are many lighter walks for people looking for a short pleasant walk.