Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Guildford
Leaving Guildford for Henley Royal Regatta at Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames. Clear-road time from Guildford: 51 minutes for the 43.4 miles. It comes round again 29 June – 4 July 2027. First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. Trains stop right in Guildford, at London Road (Guildford). Guildford is classed as a market town. Surrey's county town is Guildford itself.
How the day runs
A Guildford 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. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Guildford is 43.7 miles away for the trip home. From the Oxford base, Guildford is 68.7 miles and 1 hour 15 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Guildford to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames51 min, 43.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Guildford53 min, 43.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 closest National Rail station to Guildford by road is London Road (Guildford) (LRD), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGuildford is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgGuildford is the county town of Surrey.
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.ukHenley is 13 miles from M4 junction 8/9 and 16 miles from M40 junction 4.
Source: hrr.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Guildford for Henley Royal Regatta?
51 minutes and 43.4 miles in clear traffic via the A3, M25 and M4; 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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