Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Bushey
Henley Royal Regatta from Bushey, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Bushey: 51 minutes for the 40.6 miles. In 2027 it runs 29 June – 4 July 2027. Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week. Bushey is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 28,000 at the last figure. Historic England lists Bushey's Church of St James at Grade II*. Bushey sits in Hertfordshire.
How the day runs
A Bushey 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. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Getting back to Bushey takes 49 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Bushey is 1 hour 4 minutes, built into the booking.
- Bushey to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames51 min, 40.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Bushey49 min, 38.7 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.ukBushey has a population of about 28,000.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St James, in central Bushey, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBushey is in Hertfordshire.
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.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Bushey for Henley Royal Regatta?
51 minutes and 40.6 miles in clear traffic via the M25, M40 and A404; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 56.6 miles from Bushey; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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.