Henley-on-Thames
Built-up area in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.534, -0.906 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 75 82 |
| Population: | 11,494 |
| Dialling code: | 01491 |
Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England is a compact historic market town on the banks of the River Thames, set beneath the wooded slopes of the Chiltern Hills. It has medieval origins and a well-preserved Georgian and Victorian riverside, with a mix of timber-framed and stone buildings, a stone bridge, weir and lock that give the riverside a distinct character and popular riverside walks.
The town is best known for high-profile events such as the Henley Royal Regatta and the Henley Festival, which bring international visitors and a lively cultural calendar; locally the economy blends tourism, specialist shops and antiques, a strong café and arts scene, and commuter households with good rail and road links to London.
Postcode districts covering Henley-on-Thames
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 6.8 miles11 km
- Slough 13 miles20.9 km
- Oxford 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Harrow 24.8 miles40 km
- High Wycombe 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Watford 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Basingstoke 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Woking 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Bracknell 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Aylesbury 20 miles32.2 km
- Guildford 24.7 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Harpsden Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Remenham Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lower Shiplake Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Rotherfield Greys Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Greenlands Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Binfield Heath Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Shiplake Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bix Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wargrave Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rotherfield Peppard Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Fawley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Henley-on-Thames
RG9 1PZ, RG9 1PG, RG9 1NJ, RG9 1TS, RG9 2EE, RG9 1NB, RG9 1RQ, RG9 1QE, RG9 1SX … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Luton Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Henley-on-Thames Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Shiplake Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels in Henley-on-Thames Ad
Schools in Henley-on-Thames
- Badgemore Primary School Primary
- Gillotts School Secondary
- Rupert House School Independent - primary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames Primary
- The Henley College Further education
- Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
- Valley Road School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crowsley Park Estate 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- Swyncombe House Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- University of Reading University 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Adams Park Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chiltern Hills Hill 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Wilton Park Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Mortimer House Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km