Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Hampstead
Henley Royal Regatta from Hampstead, by chauffeur. Allow 58 minutes via the A406, M4 and A4130, before event traffic. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Two enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public. Among Hampstead's listed buildings is Romney's House (Grade I). The North London line serves Hampstead Heath. One Hampstead landmark is 6 Ellerdale Road, listed Grade I.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Hampstead address, timed to the day's start. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Hampstead is 40.7 miles away for the trip home. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 17 minutes from Hampstead.
- Hampstead to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames58 min, 40.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Hampstead59 min, 40.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Two enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.ukRomney's House, in central Hampstead, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHampstead Heath station is on the North London line.
Source: wikidata.org6 Ellerdale Road, in central Hampstead, carries a Grade I 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.ukFirst 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 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
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hampstead for Henley Royal Regatta?
58 minutes and 40.7 miles in clear traffic via the A406, M4 and A4130; 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, 58.8 miles from Hampstead; 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.