| Henley-On-Thames is located on the north bank of the | | | | patron of the regatta and at that time the Regatta |
| river Thames. Henley has been in existence since the | | | | was proclaimed as a royal regatta. |
| 1200's. Located in South Oxfordshire, Henley is just | | | | The universities of Oxford and Cambridge compete |
| over 35 miles away from London. | | | | annually in the Henley Boat Races. In this regatta, both |
| Access to Henley is simple and easy. Henley has its | | | | men's and women's lightweight teams compete. Other |
| own railway station, which provides direct access to | | | | regattas include the Henley Women's Regatta, the |
| Paddington Station London during rush hours. During off | | | | Henley Veteran Regatta along with several others. |
| hours, a change of trains is necessitated at Twyford. | | | | The natural assets of the straight and generally calm |
| The M4 expressway provides direct access to | | | | river provide the ideal location for rowing competitions. |
| London with a short drive. | | | | Henley's convenient access to London and the long |
| Crossing the Thames can be accomplished by a five | | | | established rowing competitions provide multitudes of |
| arch bridge, which crosses the river. This bridge was | | | | visitors' access to some of the best rowing |
| constructed in 1786 and is still in use today, over 200 | | | | competition held in the world. Numerous crews who |
| years later. | | | | have won medals at Henley have gone on to win |
| Rowing competitions or regattas are held every year | | | | medals in both National and World championships. The |
| at Henley. To many Henley is synonymous with the | | | | town of Henley-On-Thames provides the ideal location |
| sport of rowing. The regattas that are held on the | | | | for rowing championships that can be provided to |
| Thames are held on a section of river that is naturally | | | | many members of society. The superb facilities, |
| straight. The highlight of the rowing season is the | | | | access to Henley and the competition there make |
| Henley Royal Regatta. In 1851, Prince Albert became a | | | | Henley synonymous with the sport of rowing. |