Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Windsor
Leaving Windsor for Henley Royal Regatta at Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames. Allow 26 minutes via the M4, A404(M) and A4130, before event traffic. 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. Windsor & Eton Central station dates from 1849. Some 27,000 people call Windsor home. Among Windsor's listed buildings is St George's Chapel (Grade I).
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Windsor. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. While you are at Henley Royal Regatta, the car is parked up close by. Home to Windsor is 26 minutes once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 46.0 miles from Windsor.
- Windsor to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames26 min, 17 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Windsor26 min, 17 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.ukWindsor & Eton Central station opened in 1849.
Source: wikidata.orgWindsor had about 27,000 residents in 2001.
Source: wikidata.orgSt George's Chapel, in central Windsor, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.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.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.ukWindsor is in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Windsor?
17.0 miles via the M4, A404(M) and A4130: 26 minutes in clear traffic, 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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 46.0 miles from Windsor; 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.