Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from High Wycombe
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from High Wycombe. Allow 25 minutes via the A404 and A4130, before event traffic. In 2027 it runs 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'. Around 120,000 people live in High Wycombe (2011 figure). Historic England lists High Wycombe's Church of All Saints at Grade I. High Wycombe's nearest station by road is High Wycombe (HWY), 3 minutes away.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your High Wycombe 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. While you are at Henley Royal Regatta, the car is parked up close by. Home to High Wycombe is 24 minutes once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 30.7 miles from High Wycombe.
- High Wycombe to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames25 min, 14 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to High Wycombe24 min, 12.8 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.ukHigh Wycombe had about 120,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of All Saints, in central High Wycombe, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to High Wycombe by road is High Wycombe (HWY), about 3 minutes' drive.
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.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.ukChildren 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 High Wycombe for Henley Royal Regatta?
25 minutes and 14.0 miles in clear traffic via the A404 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, 30.7 miles from High Wycombe; 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.