A boat trip down the Thames would be incomplete without a stay in historic and picturesque Henley at our visitor moorings.
Henley on Thames is one of the most beautiful towns in England, recently voted by The Times as one of the best places to live in the countryside and a regular winner of Britain in Bloom medal.
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Unique venues for ceremonies, receptions, meetings, events and filming, all in the heart of picturesque and historic Henley-on-Thames.
Henley is a Market Town, and has held regular Markets since the 13th Century. We continue this proud tradition today.
This page covers Events, Community Projects and Local Developments with which Henley Town Council are involved, there are always plenty of exciting things to report.
Henley on Thames Town Council is committed to assisting residents with local issues and the officers aim to help, advise or point anyone with a problem in the right direction.
Welcome to Henley-on-Thames
A town and civil parish on the River Thames in Oxfordshire.
Henley-on-Thames is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in England. We were recently voted by The Times as one of the best places to live in the English countryside. Henley’s riverside location, surrounded by a Chiltern landscape of wooded hills and green fields, lends itself to relaxation, long lunches and great shopping. There’s a pub where Charles I drank, a Chantry house, a butcher that smokes his own meat and independent shops still offering the personal touch. Henley is a regular winner of RHS Britain in Bloom medals and the home of a well-known TV detective! We are home to the Henley Royal Regatta, arguably the best-known regatta in the world. It is one of the jewels in Henley’s crown. The historic decision to establish the regatta was made in our very own Town Hall.
Henley-on-Thames is twinned with the Falaise, Leichlingen and Bled. We also have a friendship link with Boroma in Somalia.
This website is managed by Henley-on-Thames Town Council. The Town Council is the most local tier of local government and works in partnership with South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council. These three local government bodies look after different aspects of the town and community infrastructure. If you wish to find out more about who looks after what, then please have a look at our How we work page.
If it is a Town Council responsibility, please get in touch by clicking here.
The Town Council recently launched a 5 year Strategic Plan - details can be found here
If you live outside of Henley and you would like help in planning your visit, please see visit-henley.com or contact us. Our Visitor Information staff will offer friendly advice on things to do in Henley as well as in the surrounding area and further afield. We can help with accommodation, and let you know about walks, cycle rides, local transport, river trips and places to eat and shop.
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The facility is currently home to the Hockey Club and AFC Henley and is generally in use by these clubs on weekday evenings and at weekends from September to April inclusive. It is also used by a number of local schools and organisations. It is available for general hire outside of these times.
Find out about our upcoming exhibitions here
Henley-on-Thames Town Hall can provide romantic ceremonies and lavish receptions. We will ensure that every moment of your big day is a memorable one. With a choice of several licensed rooms, we will have the perfect option for you and your guests. Enjoy the grand marble staircase, the timeless glamour of the Queen Elizabeth II Hall, or the wood-panelled, historic Council Chamber, all in our grand, Grade II* listed Town Hall.
The Watermans site is on the southern edge of the town on the road going towards Reading. The entrance is near the roundabout by Tesco supermarket.
The Greencroft site is situated over the bridge to the east of the town. Take the left after The Little Angel along Matson Drive and the allotments are just beyond the cricket field.
Its two flint flushwork chapels are still in use, with one available for services, and the other recently renovated into a columbarium, with niches available to buy for the keeping and display of urns. Open daily from dawn-dusk,
The children’s play area was upgraded by the Town Council in 2019 and having been designated a Town Green in 2020, the park now has protected status and is one of the town’s best spaces to relax and play.
The centre section of the Market Place is available for hire for commercial or charitable ventures. If you are a charity or local organisation or a new Festival and wish to apply for free use of Council rooms or venues please refer to our Grants & Support page on this website.
The King's Arm Barn and Margaret Day Room can be hired for your Meeting or Corporate Event. This is a delightful Meeting venue packed with authentic charm and offering practical space for small to medium meetings.
Our recently upgraded play park has picnic tables and benches, as well as a large field, outdoor gym and skatepark and comes with a lovely view!
The towpath bordering the park on the eastern side, forms part of the Thames Path – a national trail which stretches 184 miles from the Thames’s source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in London.
1926 - 2022
It is with immense sadness that we have learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her reign has demonstrated an impeccable example of a constitutional monarchy, and her service to her nation and to us, her subjects, has been unrivalled.
As we enter a period of mourning, we will reflect upon her extraordinary life and the impact her service has had on us all.
Our prayers are with the whole family, and especially with our new King. God save the King.
Henley-on-Thames Town Council
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