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Henley-on-Thames enjoys a prime position on the banks of the river Thames. The town is famous for its annual Royal Regatta, a music and arts festival and more recently a Literature Festival for all ages.

Henley is in a beautiful part of the world and much of the town is overlooked by vast hills covered in woodland and surrounded by rolling green fields.

Henley fact file

  • Henley is a historic town in its own right: a quick walk around the area presents you with landmarks such as the historic town square, the town hall, the church and of course a fantastic selection of local shops.
  • There is a record of a market in Henley as far back as 1284.
  • The town growing prosperous in later centuries due to its key setting on the Thames.
  • In the 17th and 18th centuries it became an important centre for glass, malt, timber, corn and wool.
  • For sporting fans, there are several golf courses on the outskirts of the town and nearby villages, as well as the prominent rowing scene and excellent riding country locally.

Why move to Henley-on-Thames?

Within the compact town centre there is a good variety of restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and leisure facilities including a cinema and theatre. The countryside feel that Henley boasts is a million miles from the hustle and bustle of the big cities that are situated nearby, giving it a best-of-both-worlds feel. It's the perfect retreat for commuters, families, outdoorsy couples and retirees alike.

Architecture and property

An excellent variety of property is available, in all sizes and price ranges. For those seeking a new home perfectly balanced between town and country, houses in Henley-on-Thames offer superb variety. In the town centre there are period townhouses – both terraced and of more grand detached proportions – as well as newer developments popular with families and modern apartments well suited to professionals. Village and rural properties can include estates with river frontage, equestrian properties and large family homes, in and around the areas of Wargrave, Remenham, Sonning, Bix, Nettlebed, Binfield Heath, Peppard Common, Checkendon, Shiplake and Pangbourne.

Shopping and amenities

Notable shops include Whistles, Fat Face, Paperchase and Space NK, though there are also independent pet shops, a bicycle store and many other boutique services for interior decorating and leisure activities. This is supported by a wider choice of shopping in London and Oxford, both within reach by rail or road.

Green space

Designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are often used for film locations and the surrounding villages are extremely sought after. Greys Court is a local National Trust property and has beautiful bluebell woods.

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Dining in Henley-on-Thames is very diverse, including some romantic riverside restaurants.

From local traders and boutiques to a few national chains, there's a fantastic range for residents to choose from when shopping in Henley-on-Thames.

There are lots of pubs, cafés and coffee shops in Henley.

  • The Baskerville
    Local Pub

The breathtaking Chiltern countryside surrounding Henley offers fabulous walking, riding and cycling country.

  • The Stonor and Hambleden valleys
    Area of outstanding national beauty

Henley has much to offer by way of excellent schools, both state and independent, including those in the outlying villages.

  • Godstowe
    Girls Prep School
  • St Mary’s Prep
    State School
  • Henley Train station
    0.2 miles from centre
  • Station Bus stop
    0.2 miles from centre
  • Airport
    19.8 miles from centre
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