Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Brackley
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from Brackley. Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames is 59 minutes from Brackley (53.2 miles) via the A43, M40 and A404. It comes round again 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. Brackley's population was put at about 16,000 in 2021. Magdalen College Chapel of Saints John and James in Brackley is Grade II* listed. Brackley lies within Northamptonshire.
How the day runs
In Brackley, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is 58 minutes back to Brackley. From the Oxford base, Brackley is 26.4 miles and 36 minutes via the A34 and M40.
- Brackley to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames59 min, 53.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Brackley58 min, 52 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.ukBrackley had about 16,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgMagdalen College Chapel of Saints John and James, in central Brackley, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBrackley is in Northamptonshire.
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.ukHenley is 13 miles from M4 junction 8/9 and 16 miles from M40 junction 4.
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 Brackley for Henley Royal Regatta?
59 minutes and 53.2 miles in clear traffic via the A43, M40 and A404; 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, 26.4 miles from Brackley; 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.