What's New
Henley Schools Environmental Science Prize Competition. Find out more by clicking here.
Britain in Bloom
Henley is a national finalist in the 2007 RHS Britain in Bloom competition – a competition that focuses on communities working together to improve their local areas for the better. Help Henley to win gold - find out how you can get involved, what preparation/work is going on around the town, details of competitions you can enter and read all the latest blogs from those involved by clicking here.
our community
welcome to henley on thames community
“Welcome to Henley’s community website - a site that has been devised to provide residents and visitors with information on the town - ranging from local services such as education, transport and health to attractions, events, sport and leisure.
We hope that our residents and visitors find it useful and easy to use.”
Mayor of Henley, Terry Buckett,MBE
About Henley
Henley is a picturesque and compact town situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills and the banks of the River Thames. It was founded in the 12th century as a river crossing and port for the supply of timber and grain along the river to London. It has a population of 10,000 and supports the many small, attractive villages in the surrounding countryside.
The town is perhaps best known for the annual Royal Regatta, which attracts some of the world´s finest rowers. Other annual events such as the Henley Festival of Music and Arts and Henley Food Festival also attract thousands of people.
Just a few strides from the riverbank is the very heart of Henley with its historic church, town hall and market square, the latter bustling with busy stall-holders and shoppers on market days.
Attractions include the award-winning River and Rowing Museum (where statues of Olympians Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent greet visitors), boat trips, a 15th Century Chantry House, Mill Meadows, the Thames Path and the fourth oldest working theatre in the country. Just a short drive away,attractions such as Stonor Park, Greys Court and Mapledurham House and Watermill can also be visited.
For more information about Henley and the above attractions please click here.
