Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Sydney House Chelsea
A chauffeured day at Henley Royal Regatta, starting from Sydney House Chelsea. Guests at Sydney House Chelsea, London, are collected from the hotel entrance. The hotel has 21 rooms. It stands on Sydney Street, SW3 6PU. West Brompton station is 5 minutes away by car. 35.5 miles separate Sydney House Chelsea from Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames: about 48 minutes on the A4, M4 and A4130. That is 6 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. In 2027 it runs 29 June – 4 July. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
How the day runs
Your car is at the door of Sydney House Chelsea before you come down. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. From there it is the A4, M4 and A4130 to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames. No private-car drop-off point is published, so you are set down at the nearest permitted spot. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Back at Sydney House Chelsea about 49 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Sydney House Chelsea to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames48 min, 35.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Sydney House Chelsea49 min, 35.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukStewards' 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.ukSydney House Chelsea has 21 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSydney House Chelsea is on Sydney Street, SW3 6PU.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Sydney House Chelsea by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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
How long is the drive from Sydney House Chelsea to Henley Royal Regatta?
About 48 minutes and 35.5 miles in clear traffic, via the A4, M4 and A4130; allow longer 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.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Henley Royal Regatta is Henley-on-Thames. From Sydney House Chelsea, a car goes door to door in about 48 minutes.
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