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Henley Royal Regatta

Description: Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the river Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. It ... more

Henley Royal Regatta ... lasts for 5 days (Wednesday to Sunday) over the first weekend in July. Races are head-to-head knock out competitions, raced over a course of 1 mile, 550 yards (2,112 m). The regatta regularly attracts international crews to race. The most prestigious event at the regatta is the Grand Challenge Cup for Men's Eights, which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged.

Newest Review: ... week” at every turn. You can always book the Holiday Inn Express at Caversham and follow my directions for a day visit. There’s a reason the Holiday Inn Express won’t be busy but by this point you shouldn’t care and at least you’re on the river. Don’t eat the continental breakfast, go to the nearby Gorge Café. There’s ample parking here and the local area has lots to see. You can go shopping ... more

... in The Oracle from here too. <http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/ d/ex/1/en/hd/reard> It’s worth remembering that you’ll be right by the ferry stop! ********************************* ***************************** JUST FOR THE DAY? / ARRIVING BY BOA...more

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Henley Royal Regatta: No Regatta Regrets - The Complete Survival Guide. (3201 words)
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Ah, the sun, gleaming on the Thames, Pimms o’clock from 9am, the straw boaters and the partying! Alongside Glyndebourne, Chelsea Flower Show, The Royal Academy Exhibition, Ascot, Wimbledon and Cowes is Henley Royal Regatta.. Held in the usually quiet town of Henley-On Thames, this is the social event of the summer calendar! Follow my step-by-step guide and you won’t go far wrong... A Quick History Of Henley; The first Regatta was held in 1839. The original Oxford and Cambridge boat race was held in Henley in 1829 and proved extremely popular. It has since been moved down the river in the direction of London and continues to disturb and swamp Caversham, ... Read the complete review