INFORMATION FOR SPECTATORS   - Free entry to the Regatta Enclosure - No dress code - Cafe with Refreshments - Licensed Bar - Rides on the Umpire Launches - Parking: £10, including a free Programme and invitation to ride on an Umpire Launch (subject to availability and for heats only) Henley's T&V Regatta is the only event
of the year at which townsfolk and tourists can picnic and relax by the
river on the magnificent lawns owned by the Royal Regatta. It's a
family-friendly event that offers refreshments, a licensed bar and rides
aboard the majestic umpire launches. It's also the only regatta on the Henley Reach to run 3-abreast racing
and it attracts over 200 crews from clubs near and far, including Oxford, London and often much further afield.
The regatta has existed for over
150 years and is different from the exclusive and world-renowned Royal
Regatta because it includes events for rowers of all abilities. It's also the only time during the year when the carpet-like lawns belonging to the Royal Regatta are open to the public with free entry to the
riverside enclosure and no dress code. You can bring family or friends, whether you're an avid rowing fan
or just wanting to enjoy a day out by the river, without needing to
worry about the cost or what to wear. Racing programme Racing usually commences at about 8.30am and runs continuously throughout the day, with the last race at about 7.00pm. There are events for many clases of boat and they are divided into two sets, one for the morning division which culminates in the first set of finals running up to lunchtime, and the 2nd set running through the afternoon with finals leading up to the end of the day. The timetable and draw showing all events and race times will be made available on the Competitors page.The last race of the day is often the decider in determining the victor ludorum (the club that achieved the greatest success across the whole day) and they will win the Peter Sutherland Cup, one of the Regatta's large collection of wonderful trophies, just some of which can be seen here. All of the crew members of the winning boat in each event also receive a presentation tankard to take home with them.
Directions and parking The regatta site is a short walk from the railway station or town centre - walk over the bridge and turn left along the towpath past Leander Club. The main enclosure is approx. 300m ahead. By car - cross the bridge from the town centre and take the first left turn into Leander Way (post code RG9 2LP for satnav users), go straight ahead to the main gate of Lion Meadow. Car park stewards will direct you to the relevant parking areas. PLEASE NOTE : The car park is locked at 8.00pm on Saturday, and does not reopen until Monday morning.
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