Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Highworth
Henley Royal Regatta from Highworth, by chauffeur. Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames is 1 hour 11 minutes from Highworth (66.5 miles) via the A419, M4 and A4130. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week. Some 8,300 people call Highworth home. Highworth counts as a market town. Swindon station dates from 1842.
How the day runs
A Highworth 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. The return to Highworth is 67.2 miles, 1 hour 12 minutes plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to Highworth is 47 minutes, built into the booking.
- Highworth to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 11 min, 66.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Highworth1 hr 12 min, 67.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Over 400 races of international standard are staged across the week.
Source: hrr.co.ukHighworth had about 8,300 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgHighworth is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station opened in 1842.
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.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.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
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Highworth?
66.5 miles via the A419, M4 and A4130: 1 hour 11 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 28.6 miles from Highworth; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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.