Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Blackwater
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from Blackwater. The run is 28.8 miles, 43 minutes on a clear road via the A3095, M4 and A4130. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week. First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic. Blackwater is a Hampshire town. Blackwater had roughly 7,200 residents. Blackwater (BAW) is the station to know: 3 minutes by road.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Blackwater. 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. Home to Blackwater is 44 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 10 minutes from Blackwater via the M40, M25 and M3.
- Blackwater to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames43 min, 28.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Blackwater44 min, 23.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week.
Source: hrr.co.ukFirst held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: hrr.co.ukBlackwater is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBlackwater has a population of about 7,200.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Blackwater by road is Blackwater (BAW), about 3 minutes' drive.
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.ukPrince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukThe 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.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Blackwater?
28.8 miles via the A3095, M4 and A4130: 43 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 66.3 miles from Blackwater; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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