International Sporting Events < Henley Royal Regatta

About Henley

Located 35 miles to the west of London on the River Thames, Henley-on-Thames or just Henley, is a small, charming town overlooked by a beautiful landscape of green fields and wooded hills. Just steps from the riverbank in the heart of Henley, you’ll find it’s historic church, town hall, market square and many boutiques.



Henley was founded in the 12th century and is most well known for it’s annual Royal Regatta, attracting the best rowers from around the world. Henley also attracts many to it golf courses, private polo grounds, and is home to the Henley Hawks rugby club, and many successful football and cricket clubs.   




Other attractions include the award-winning River and Rowing Museum, the historic Henley Bridge, the Henley Festival of Music and Arts, and Mill Meadows Park.