Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Ampthill
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from Ampthill. Clear-road time from Ampthill: 1 hour 12 minutes for the 62.8 miles. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. Historic England lists Ampthill's Avenue House at Grade II*. Ampthill lies within Bedfordshire. Among Ampthill's listed buildings is Parish Church of St Andrew (Grade I).
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Ampthill. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Getting back to Ampthill takes 1 hour 10 minutes on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Ampthill is 55.7 miles and 1 hour 18 minutes via the A34 and M40.
- Ampthill to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 12 min, 62.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Ampthill1 hr 10 min, 60.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: hrr.co.ukPrince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukAvenue House, in central Ampthill, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAmpthill is in Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgParish Church of St Andrew, in central Ampthill, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukStewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Source: hrr.co.ukFarnborough Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (30.7 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgOver 400 races of international standard are staged across the week.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Ampthill?
62.8 miles via the M1, M25 and M40: 1 hour 12 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Is there a dress code at Henley Royal Regatta?
Stewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 55.7 miles from Ampthill; it is in place before your collection time.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.