Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Burford
Henley Royal Regatta from Burford, by chauffeur. The run is 55.4 miles, 1 hour 12 minutes on a clear road via the A40, M40 and A404. The 2027 dates are 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. With about 1,400 residents, Burford is a small place of under 5,000 people. Burford Methodist Church in Burford is Grade II* listed. The River Windrush runs by Burford.
How the day runs
A Burford pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Burford is 54.1 miles, 1 hour 11 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, 39 minutes from Burford via the A34, B4044 and A40.
- Burford to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 12 min, 55.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Burford1 hr 11 min, 54.1 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.ukBurford had about 1,400 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgBurford Methodist Church, in central Burford, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBurford lies on or beside the River Windrush.
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.ukBurford is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Burford for Henley Royal Regatta?
1 hour 12 minutes and 55.4 miles in clear traffic via the A40, 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, 22.5 miles from Burford; 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.