Henley on Thames

South Oxfordshire

Type:Town

Henley Visitor Information Centre, Henley Town Hall, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AQ

Tel: +44 (0)1491 578034

Henley on Thames

About

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 

  • Hobbs of Henley boat trips: Hobbs of Henley provides a variety of ways to enjoy the River Thames, from public cruises or self-drive and chauffeur-driven days out, to its newest boats, luxury Linnsen self-drive cruisers, the only ones for hire in the UK.
  • Stonor Park: Discover the house, gardens and chapel along with the art work of St Edmund Campion and gaze at the beautiful deer herds which have grazed the parklands since medieval times.  
  • Grey’s Court: Owned by the National Trust, Greys Court is a Tudor country house and gardens containing fascinating displays, a tearoom and shop 
  • Henley Royal Regatta: Visited by more than 300,000 people each year, Henley Royal Regatta boasts six days of over 300 rowing races.
  • Lovibonds Brewery: Pioneers in the UK craft beer movement, Lovibonds Brewery has brewed award-winning American-style craft beer since 2005 

Places to visit near 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.

Book Tickets

Events

Thursday, 10th July 2025 - Monday, 14th July 2025

Henley Festival visitorsHenley 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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Friday, 18th July 2025 - Sunday, 20th July 2025

Dunkirk Little Ships at Thames Traditional Boat FestivalThames Traditional Boat Festival
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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The town is located 5 miles from the M4, 8 miles from Reading, 24 miles from London Heathrow and 38 miles from Central London. 

 

Public Transport Directions

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.

What's Nearby

  1. Hobbs of Henley Boat Hire

    Hobbs of Henley – the best in boating since 1870.

    Hobbs provides a variety of ways…

    0.02 miles away
  2. Hobbs of Henley Boat Trips

    Hobbs and Sons Ltd (now named Hobbs of Henley Ltd) was established in 1870 and has…

    0.02 miles away
  3. River & Rowing Museum

    A unique, award-winning museum with galleries dedicated to rowing, the River Thames and…

    0.31 miles away
  1. Henley Golf Club

    Welcome to Henley Golf Club in Oxfordshire, a traditional member's club, situated just a…

    1 miles away
  2. Oaken Grove Vineyard

    Oaken Grove Vineyard is a family-run boutique vineyard which produces award winning…

    2.38 miles away
  3. The Mill at Sonning

    Set on the River Thames, the historic Mill at Sonning Theatre has over 40 years of…

    4.14 miles away
  4. Warburg Nature Reserve

    In this secluded valley high in the Chilterns you will find a mosaic of habitats from…

    4.32 miles away
  5. Stonor Park

    Stunning images of this ancient home and, deer park and beautiful gardens with…

    4.43 miles away
  6. Caversham Heath Golf Club

    Nestling on the borders of Berkshire & Oxfordshire, just outside of Reading you’ll find…

    5.49 miles away
  7. Better Boating Co

    John & Jack Patey welcome you to their family run business, established in 1971.

    5.61 miles away
  8. Thames Rivercruise Ltd.

    The perfect venue on the Upper Thames.

    5.85 miles away
  9. Caversham Boat Services


    Family business offering a fleet of well maintained traditional cruisers and narrowboats…

    5.85 miles away
  10. Thames Lido

    Thames Lido is a restored Victorian outdoor swimming pool which now offers a fully heated…

    5.88 miles away
  11. The Museum of Berkshire Aviation

    Aircraft, archives, photographs, related aviation items and uniforms housed in an…

    5.92 miles away
  12. St James RC Church

    Built between 1836 and 1840 St James Roman Catholic Church was built from designs by A. W…

    6.07 miles away
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