Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Richmond
A chauffeured day at Henley Royal Regatta, leaving from Richmond. The run is 32.9 miles, 45 minutes on a clear road via the M4, A404(M) and A4130. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Children aged ten and over may enter the Stewards' Enclosure and must follow its dress code. Greater London is Richmond's county. Among Richmond's listed buildings is Maids of Honour Row (Grade I). Richmond is the closest railway station to Richmond, 3 minutes by car.
How the day runs
A Richmond 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. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. After the day, it is 45 minutes back to Richmond. Positioning from Oxford to Richmond is 1 hour 8 minutes, built into the booking.
- Richmond to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames45 min, 32.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Richmond45 min, 34.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Children aged ten and over may enter the Stewards' Enclosure and must follow its dress code.
Source: hrr.co.ukRichmond is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgMaids of Honour Row, in central Richmond, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Richmond by road is Richmond (RMD), 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.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.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Richmond for Henley Royal Regatta?
45 minutes and 32.9 miles in clear traffic via the M4, A404(M) 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, 59.4 miles from Richmond; 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.