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Henley-on-Thames
By admin | March 22, 2008
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.
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.
The River and Rowing Museum.
Mill Meadows (5 mins walk from town center and rail station), tel 415600, open daily 10am-5pm. Admission £2-3 - an excellent museum which charts the history of both the River Thames and rowing as a sport. The museum also houses an exhibition on “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.
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.
The 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.
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