Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from The Adria
A chauffeured day at Henley Royal Regatta, starting from The Adria. Guests at The Adria, London, are collected from the hotel entrance. The hotel has 24 rooms. West Brompton station is 4 minutes away by car. Expect about 46 minutes on the road via the A4, M4 and A4130, a distance of 35.0 miles. That is 8 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 29 June – 4 July. Two enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at The Adria ahead of time and waits by the entrance. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. Leaving The Adria, the car picks up the A4 and keeps to the main roads. No private-car drop-off point is published, so you are set down at the nearest permitted spot. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. After the last of the day, it is about 47 minutes back to The Adria.
- The Adria to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames46 min, 35 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to The Adria47 min, 34.9 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.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.ukThe Adria has 24 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to The Adria by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgFirst held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Adria to Henley Royal Regatta?
About 46 minutes and 35.0 miles in clear traffic, via the A4, M4 and A4130; allow longer on the day.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Heathrow is about 36 minutes from Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames by road; an airport collection can be added.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 10 minutes from The Adria; the car is positioned before your collection time.
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