Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Banbury
Banbury to Henley Royal Regatta: collected at home, set down at the gates. Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames is 1 hour 4 minutes from Banbury (59.4 miles) via the M40, A404 and A4130. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. The Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards. Two enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public. The River Cherwell runs by Banbury. Among Banbury's listed buildings is F B Hancock Solicitors (Grade II*). Banbury is in Oxfordshire.
How the day runs
In Banbury, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. No private-car drop-off is published, so the car uses the nearest permitted point. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is roughly 1 hour back to Banbury. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 41 minutes from Banbury.
- Banbury to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 4 min, 59.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Banbury1 hr 2 min, 57.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards.
Source: hrr.co.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.ukBanbury lies on or beside the River Cherwell.
Source: wikidata.orgF B Hancock Solicitors, in central Banbury, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBanbury is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgStewards' 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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 36 minutes away by road (25.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Banbury for Henley Royal Regatta?
1 hour 4 minutes and 59.4 miles in clear traffic via the M40, A404 and A4130; allow more 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, 32.2 miles from Banbury; 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.