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 – 30th June – 4th 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.
Where to enjoy Henley Royal Regatta Hospitality:
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:
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Temple Island Private Chalet:
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Bird Place Henley-on-Thames
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