Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Buckingham
Henley Royal Regatta from Buckingham, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Buckingham: 1 hour 8 minutes for the 58.8 miles. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. The Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards. Buckingham is the county town of Buckinghamshire. One Buckingham landmark is St Peter and St Paul, listed Grade I. Buckingham lies on or beside the River Great Ouse.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Buckingham. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is 1 hour 6 minutes back to Buckingham. Positioning from Oxford to Buckingham is 45 minutes, built into the booking.
- Buckingham to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 8 min, 58.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Buckingham1 hr 6 min, 57.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Prince 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.ukBuckingham is the county town of Buckinghamshire.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Peter and St Paul, in central Buckingham, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBuckingham lies on or beside the River Great Ouse.
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.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.ukChildren aged ten and over may enter the Stewards' Enclosure and must follow its dress code.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Buckingham for Henley Royal Regatta?
1 hour 8 minutes and 58.8 miles in clear traffic via the A421, M40 and A404; allow more on the day.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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.
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