Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Godalming
A chauffeured day at Henley Royal Regatta, leaving from Godalming. The run is 47.7 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the A3, M25 and M4. Dates for 2027: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. Trains stop right in Godalming, at Godalming. The station at Godalming opened in 1859. Among Godalming's listed buildings is 74, 74A, 76 and 76A High Street (Grade II*).
How the day runs
A Godalming pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. No private-car drop-off is published, so the car uses the nearest permitted point. While you are at Henley Royal Regatta, the car is parked up close by. Godalming is 47.8 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Godalming takes 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Godalming to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 2 min, 47.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Godalming1 hr 2 min, 47.8 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 closest National Rail station to Godalming by road is Godalming (GOD), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGodalming station opened in 1859.
Source: wikidata.org74, 74A, 76 and 76A High Street, in central Godalming, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukStewards' 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.ukLondon Heathrow is about 36 minutes away by road (25.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgFarnborough Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (30.7 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgOver 400 races of international standard are staged across the week.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Godalming for Henley Royal Regatta?
Roughly 1 hour and 47.7 miles in clear traffic via the A3, M25 and M4; 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, 72.7 miles from Godalming; 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.