LIVING IN HENLEY

Living In Henley

Henley sits at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in an area surrounded by glorious countryside, much of which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A picturesque and relaxed market town; Henley is famous for the Royal Regatta which takes place along one of the most scenic stretches of the River Thames. Every year for four days in late June, the Regatta truly brings the town to life.

An historic church and town hall sit at the heart of Henley, together with a bustling market square, many boutique shops and a wide variety of fine restaurants.

The Kenton Theatre is the fourth oldest performing theatre in the country. The town hosts the annual Henley Festival of Music and Arts, providing great opportunities for enjoyment, with top entertainers coming to perform on a floating stage.

Surrounded by a landscape of green fields and wooded hills, there are endless attractions to discover, plenty of golf courses and sports clubs, and well-maintained parks to relax in.

A good selection of both private and state schools, easy access to the M4 and M40 motorways and good commuter links to London, has resulted in demand from those who see Henley and its surrounding villages as the first proper rural area to the west of London.

Places of interest in Henley

The River and Rowing Museum

National Trust Houses and Gardens of: Greys Court, Nuffield Place and Basildon Park

Stonor House, Historic Houses Association

Property available in Henley-on-Thames

Whether you seek a large country house on a prestigious estate, a handsome town house, a pretty character cottage in Henley, or a brick and flint cottage in one of the many surrounding villages.

History

A medieval settlement, Henley probably owes its existence to King Henry II who according to records dated 1179, purchased land for the “making of buildings”.

Henry VIII incorporated Henley-on-Thames in 1568, granting it the use of the titles ‘mayor’ and ‘burgess’. Situated on The Thames within easy reach of London and in the heart of England, it was a key location during the English Civil War.

In 1851 Prince Albert became the first royal patron of the regatta and it became known as Henley Royal Regatta, pushing the small Oxfordshire town into the limelight and giving it a lasting place in history.

Getting to Henley-on-Thames

Roads

M4 (J8/9) 10 miles approx. Maidenhead

M4 (J10) 12 miles approx. Reading

M40 (J4 and J5) 10 miles approx. High Wycombe

West London 32 miles approx. Hammersmith

Rail

To London Paddington via Twyford 60-70 mins approx

To Reading via Twyford 30 mins approx

Air

Heathrow Airport 25 miles approx

Gatwick Airport 60 miles approx

Local Authorities

South Oxfordshire District Council

Benson Lane

Crowmarsh Gifford

Wallingford OX10 8ED

01491 823 000

Queen Victoria Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire HP11 1BB

01494 461000

Wokingham Borough Council

Shute End

Wokingham RG40 1BN

0118 974 6000

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

St Ives Road

Maidenhead SL6 1RF

01628 798 888

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