Henley-on-Thames

Henley Bridge - Henley-on-Thames, home of the Royal Regatta

Henley-on-Thames is a town on the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, England. Henley is perhaps most famous as the home of the well-known international rowing tournament and the Henley Royal Regatta, held each year in late June and early July.

(NB: Henley-on-Thames should not be confused with Henley-in-Arden.)

By Rail

Henley station nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/HOT.aspx GPS 51.534,-0.9 is the terminus of a railway branch line that joins the main Reading to London line at Twyford; however most branch line trains continue on to Reading. There are also direct services to London Paddington at peak times which takes around 45 minutes. Train times can be found on the National Rail Planner or by calling 0845-748-4950 from anywhere in the UK.

By car

Henley-on-Thames is served by the M4 motorway which runs from London to South Wales. It is about 35 miles/40 minutes from Central London. The best junction to use is 8/9. Being close to the M4 this makes places like Reading (England) | Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Windsor and Eton|Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, High Wycombe and Basingstoke all within easy reach. Henley is also located 20 miles from the M3 Motorway junction at Basingstoke. This allows fast access to Winchester (England) | Winchester and Southampton. When the M3 ends near Southampton it joins onto the M27 motorway for quick and easy access to Portsmouth and Bournemouth.

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Henley-on-Thames is well served by Southern Eastern England's collection of airports and is actually under the flight-path of Heathrow. For travellers coming directly to Henley-on-Thames and the most convenient (in reducing order of convenience) are:

• Heathrow Airport is about 20 miles/25 minutes drive straight down the M4 (westbound) motorway. Alternatively it is linked directly to Reading railway station by the RailAir express bus service running every 20 minutes or so and which takes around 1 hour. Indirectly, by the Heathrow Connect train service (change at Hayes) take about 55 minutes.
• Southampton Airport is about 45 miles/50 minutes drive away down the M3 motorway. Alternatively there is a service from Reading direct to Southampton Airport which takes around 1 hour.
• Gatwick Airport is about 55 miles/60 minutes drive away via the M23 (northbound), M25 (clockwise) and M4 (westbound) motorways. There is a through train service to Reading from a railway station in the airport terminal complex, running twice an hour and taking an hour.
• Luton Airport is about 60 miles/70 minutes drive away via the M1 (southbound), M25 (westbound) and M4 (westbound) motorways. Luton Airport Parkway connects the airport to Kings Cross station every 35 minutes and the tube to London Paddington station.
• Stansted Airport is about 75 miles/90 minutes drive away via the M11 (southbound), M25 (anti-clockwise) and M4 (westbound) motorways. By train you will need to catch a Stanstead Express train to London Liverpool Street station and the tube to London Paddington station.

Travel on a Bus in Henley-on-Thames

Hurley Link 239 provides a service from Hart Street to Frascati Way, Maidenhead.

Arriva 800/850 stops at various points in the town from Reading to High Wycombe.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Henley-on-Thames

The nearest major ferry port to Henley-on-thames is [https://Portsmouth Harbour which is located next to the city of Portsmouth. Destinations from Portsmouth include the Channel Islands, France, Spain and the Isle of Wight. It is about 65 miles/80 minutes straight down the M3 and M27 motorways.

Henley-on-Thames also has numerous boat trips along the River Thames to the nearby towns of Reading and Windsor.

How to get around in Henley-on-Thames

GPS 51.5335|-0.9048 All locations in and around the town are walkable or drivable. During the Regatta and the Thames is teeming with classical launches, which are available for booking well in advance of events.

What to see in Henley-on-Thames

• The River and Rowing Museum - 51.53225, -0.89570 ☎ +44 1491 415600 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM adult £11, valid for one year River-Rowing-Museum-Henley - River and Rowing Museum Mill Meadows (5 min walk from town center and railway station) - an excellent museum which charts the history of the River Thames and of rowing as a sport. The museum also houses a series of tableaux inspired by "The Wind In The Willows", which is popular with children aged 5 and above - additional charges apply. The museum has a superior cafe, with seating outside in fine weather.

• Greys Court | Rotherfield Greys, RG9 4PG 51.5452, -0.95151 ☎ +44 1491 628529 - Greys Court - Greys Court

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Henley-on-Thames

• Henley Royal Regatta - Held every summer since 1839 (except during the two world wars) and the Royal Regatta is a unique five-day tournament of international rowing that draws top competitors and spectators from around the world.

• Henley Festival of Music and Arts - In the weeks following the Royal Regatta, Henley plays host to a growing music and arts festival and the calibre of the acts increasing in range and importance every year.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Henley-on-Thames

The town centre is a fairly typical one with most of your high street favourites.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Hart Street and Market Place, which run inland from the river at Henley Bridge are lined with restaurants, cafes and pubs.

• Catherine Wheel | 7-15 Hart St, RG9 2AR ☎ +44 1491 845790 £7-10 One of Henley's old coaching inns, this Wetherspoon's pub now does food at very reasonable prices.

• Pizzas Express - 35 Market Pl, RG9 2AA 51.537224, -0.906118 ☎ +44 1491 411448 Opening Hours: Daily 11:30AM Monday - midnight £7-15 Serves good Pizzas in a building dating back to 1408.

• Green Olive | Market Place ☎ +44 1491 412220 £10-20 A locally owned Greek restaurant which has a lively atmosphere and does good-value meze.

• Loch Fyne - 20 Market Place, RG9 2AH 51.537616, -0.905698 ☎ +44 1491 845780 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 10PM £10-25 This restaurant provides excellent (and apparently eco-friendly) seafood in an attractive environment with a separate oyster and (for summer) tables in the market place.

• Angel on the Bridge - Thameside, RG9 1BH 51.537429, -0.900932 ☎ +44 1491 410678 - The Angel has a waterside location that is hard to beat, with benches and tables alongside the Thames just by the bridge. While the drinks are fine and the restaurant has less to recommend it.

• The Three Horseshoes - 90 Reading Road, RG9 1DN 51.531177, -0.900586 ☎ +44 1491 573971 - The Three Horseshoes is a nice old fashioned English pub.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Henley-on-Thames, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Henley-on-Thames. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Henley-on-Thames and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Catherine Wheel | 7-15 Hart St, RG9 2AR 51.53786, -0.90404 ☎ +44 1491 848484 From £39 per day The Catherine Wheel (see above) also provides Lodge style rooms. £59 (per room).

• Red Lion Hotel - Hart Street 51.53779, -0.90114 ☎ +44 1491 572161 Located next to the river at the foot of Hart Street, and dating back to the fifteenth century, three kings of England have stayed at this prestigious hotel. The hotels age notwithstanding, all bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms, with many rooms overlooking the river Thames and the views beyond. £110 (single room); £130 (double/twin room); £165 (four poster room); all rates include breakfast.

Telecommunications in Henley-on-Thames

Telephone

Henley's area code is 01491 when dialed from within the UK or +441491 from outside the UK.

Stay Safe

The town has a moderate amount of crime and antisocial behaviour which mainly occurs at night.

Travel Next

There are nice walks for people looking for challenging walks to places like Reading (England) | Reading, Maidenhead and Windsor and Eton|Windsor and are along the River Thames and there are many lighter walks for people looking for a short pleasant walk.

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