Henley Royal Regatta

Henley Royal Regatta from Coulsdon

Henley Royal Regatta from Coulsdon, by chauffeur. Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames is roughly 1 hour from Coulsdon (55.9 miles) via the M25, M4 and A4130. Henley Royal Regatta returns 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. Coulsdon is a Greater London town. With about 26,000 residents, Coulsdon is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. Coulsdon Town station dates from 1904.

How the day runs

A Coulsdon pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. No private-car drop-off is published, so the car uses the nearest permitted point. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Home to Coulsdon is roughly 1 hour once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 24 minutes from Coulsdon via the A40, M40 and M25.

  • Coulsdon to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 1 min, 55.9 miles, in clear traffic
  • Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Coulsdon1 hr 2 min, 55.6 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.uk
  • 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.uk
  • Coulsdon is in Greater London.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Coulsdon had about 26,000 residents in 2011.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Coulsdon Town station opened in 1904.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • 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.

    Source: hrr.co.uk
  • Two enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.

    Source: hrr.co.uk
  • Children 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 Coulsdon for Henley Royal Regatta?

Roughly 1 hour and 55.9 miles in clear traffic via the M25, M4 and A4130; 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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