Voted by The Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, Henley-on-Thames enjoys a wonderful stretch of river with delightful independent shops, brilliant pubs, numerous cafes and great restaurants.
Throughout the year, the town hosts internationally-renowned sporting events and festivals, including the Henley Royal Regatta, the Literary Festival, Henley in Bloom and the Christmas Festival.
Henley’s 15th century Chantry House, the River & Rowing Museum and St. Mary’s Parish Church, dating from 1204, bring the town’s rich heritage and culture to life.
Henley-on-Thames, aka Causton, has appeared in numerous episodes of Midsomer Murders. Visitors can retrieve a map from the Visitor Information Centre that will allow them to embark on a self-guided walking trail of Henley’s Midsomer locations.
If you fancy exploring the beautiful countryside, the town is bounded by the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers many opportunities for visitors, including golfing, boating, walking and cycling.
Top five things to do in Henley-on-Thames
A world of heritage, culture and beautiful rural countryside awaits in South Oxfordshire. Featuring the River Thames and the Chiltern Hills, these towns and villages near Henley on Thames have much to offer.
Henley FestivalWith its wonderful range of entertainment in a breathtaking setting on the banks of the River Thames and with some of the best wining and dining seen at any Festival, Henley Festival makes for a highly glamorous party not to be missed, with stars onThe town is located 5 miles from the M4, 8 miles from Reading, 24 miles from London Heathrow and 38 miles from Central London.
Henley has its own railway station, with London Paddington just under an hour away. There is a good bus service with three buses per hour linking Henley with Reading, High Wycombe and Wallingford, with the option to connect onward to Oxford.
Hobbs and Sons Ltd (now named Hobbs of Henley Ltd) was established in 1870 and has…
Hobbs of Henley – the best in boating since 1870.
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Henley FestivalWith its wonderful range of entertainment in a breathtaking setting on the banks of the River Thames and with some of the best wining and dining seen at any Festival, Henley Festival makes for a highly glamorous party not to be missed, with stars on
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