Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Waltham Cross
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from Waltham Cross. The run is 56.0 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the M25, M40 and A404. Diary note: 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. The station at Waltham Cross opened in 1840. Harold House in Waltham Cross is Grade II* listed. Waltham Cross had roughly 8,600 residents.
How the day runs
In Waltham Cross, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Waltham Cross is 54.0 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 13 minutes from Waltham Cross via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Waltham Cross to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr, 56 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Waltham Cross58 min, 54 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.ukWaltham Cross station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgHarold House, in central Waltham Cross, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWaltham Cross has a population of about 8,600.
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.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.ukWaltham Cross is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Waltham Cross?
56.0 miles via the M25, M40 and A404: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 71.9 miles from Waltham Cross; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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