Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage. 

Today the Regatta is one of the finest events for corporate hospitality and entertaining offering a quintessentially English day out by the River Thames in picturesque surroundings.

The Henley Regatta lasts for 5 days (Wednesday to Sunday – 30^th June – 4^th July 2010) over the first weekend in July. Races are head-to-head knock out competitions, raced over a course of 1 mile, 550 yards (2,112 m). The regatta regularly attracts international crews to race. The most prestigious event at the regatta is the Grand Challenge Cup for Men's Eights, which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged.

As the regatta pre-dates any national or international rowing organisation, it has its own rules and organisation, although it is recognised by both the Amateur Rowing Association (the governing body of rowing in England and Wales) and FISA (the International Federation of Rowing Associations). The regatta is organised by the Stewards, who are largely former rowers themselves. Pierre de Coubertin modelled elements of the organisation of the International Olympic Committee on the Henley Stewards.

Stewards' Enclosure

The enclosure situated on the Berkshire side, adjacent to the last part of the course and the finish line. It comprises two covered grandstands, a restaurant marquee, several bars, a bandstand and so on - all set in immaculately prepared lawns. It is only open to the Stewards of the Regatta, members of the Stewards' Enclosure and their guests. Overseas competitors are also given the opportunity to purchase tickets, tickets are not available to non-members for the Regatta.

Temple Island

Temple Island is situated a mile and a half downstream of the picturesque market town of Henley, on one of the most beautiful reaches of the River Thames. Located amidst rolling water meadows and surrounded by wooded hills, it marks the Start of the famous Henley Royal Regatta Course.

The Temple itself is a delightful folly, designed by James Wyatt as a fishing lodge for Fawley Court, the Christopher Wren mansion on the Henley Reach, from which the Temple completed a charming prospect through an avenue of trees. During Henley Royal Regatta Week Temple Island offers a unique setting for corporate hospitality in the Temple Island Restaurant where you can book a table for 2 or more, or the the Private Chalets for 24 or more:

Bird Place is a Tudor mansion with late Georgian addition adjacent to

Regatta HQ and Henley Bridge.  During Henley Regatta week Corporate Hospitaltiy takes place in the grounds with chance to observe the races whilst cruising aboard a luxury river boat. 

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For further information on Henley Regatta hospitality packages please telephone 07900 352235 or email reservations@fastmail.co.uk