Henley Royal Regatta

Henley Royal Regatta from Letchworth

Bound for Henley Royal Regatta, starting in Letchworth. Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames is 1 hour 11 minutes from Letchworth (63.5 miles) via the A1(M), M25 and M40. Dates for 2027: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Two enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public. Letchworth is classed as a garden city. The station at Letchworth Garden City opened in 1903. Some 34,000 people call Letchworth home.

How the day runs

The day begins at your front door in Letchworth. No private-car drop-off is published, so the car uses the nearest permitted point. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. After the day, it is 1 hour 8 minutes back to Letchworth. From the Oxford base, Letchworth is 79.2 miles and 1 hour 23 minutes via the M40 and M25.

  • Letchworth to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 11 min, 63.5 miles, in clear traffic
  • Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Letchworth1 hr 8 min, 61.3 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.uk
  • Letchworth is classed as a garden city.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Letchworth Garden City station opened in 1903.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Letchworth had about 34,000 residents in 2021.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • 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.

    Source: hrr.co.uk
  • Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.

    Source: hrr.co.uk
  • 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.uk
  • Letchworth is in Hertfordshire.

    Source: wikidata.org

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Questions

How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Letchworth?

63.5 miles via the A1(M), M25 and M40: 1 hour 11 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.

Where does the car come from?

Oxford, 79.2 miles from Letchworth; it is in place before your collection time.

When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?

29 June – 4 July 2027.

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  • 60 min

    of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.

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    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.

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