Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames to Henley Royal Regatta: collected at home, set down at the gates. The run is 40.0 miles, 57 minutes on a clear road via the A308, M25 and M4. Dates for 2027: 29 June – 4 July 2027. The Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards. Water here means the River Thames, which passes Kingston upon Thames. Among Kingston upon Thames's listed buildings is All Saints Church (Grade I). Kingston upon Thames is some 10 m above sea level.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Kingston upon Thames in good time for the gates. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is 59 minutes back to Kingston upon Thames. From the Oxford base, Kingston upon Thames is 65.2 miles and 1 hour 21 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Kingston upon Thames to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames57 min, 40 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Kingston upon Thames59 min, 40.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.ukKingston upon Thames lies on or beside the River Thames and Hogsmill River.
Source: wikidata.orgAll Saints Church, in central Kingston upon Thames, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukKingston upon Thames stands about 10 metres above sea level.
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.ukHenley is 13 miles from M4 junction 8/9 and 16 miles from M40 junction 4.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Kingston upon Thames for Henley Royal Regatta?
57 minutes and 40.0 miles in clear traffic via the A308, M25 and M4; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 65.2 miles from Kingston upon Thames; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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