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Henley Royal Regatta 2008 is being held from
Wednesday 2 July to Sunday 6 July.
The Draw for all Events takes place at 3.00
p.m. on Saturday 28 June in Henley Town
Hall.
The hours during which racing takes place
each day varies with the number of entries
received but in recent years the following
general pattern has proved fairly
consistent:
| Day |
First Race |
Last Race |
Approximate
Number of Races |
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| Wednesday |
9 a.m. |
7.30 p.m. |
80 |
Heats |
| Thursday |
8.30 a.m. |
7.30 p.m |
88 |
Heats |
| Friday |
8.30 a.m. |
7.30 p.m. |
60 |
Quarter-finals |
| Saturday |
9.30 a.m. |
7.30 p.m. |
44 |
Semi-finals |
| Sunday |
Noon |
5.45 p.m. |
19 |
Finals |
On Sunday the Enclosures are opened at
11.00 a.m. and the Prizegiving Ceremony will
be at 6.00 p.m.
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The Stewards' Enclosure
Situated on
the Berkshire bank near the finish of the
Course, this is a private Enclosure and
admission is only available to Members and
their Guests. There are three Grandstands as
well as many rows of deckchairs along the
river frontage.
Luncheons
and teas are obtainable and there is also a
Seafood Restaurant serving throughout the
day.
In addition
there are a number of licensed bars
including a Champagne and Oyster Bar.
Those
attending the Regatta in the Stewards'
Enclosure must dress in accordance with
long-established tradition. Gentlemen are
required to wear lounge suits, or jackets or
blazers with flannels, and a tie or cravat.
Ladies are required to wear dresses or suits
with a hemline below the knee and will not
be admitted wearing divided skirts, culottes
or trousers of any kind. Ladies are
encouraged to wear hats - click here for more information.
Similarly, no one will be admitted to the
Stewards' Enclosure wearing shorts or jeans.
Members are particularly asked to bring this
custom to the attention of their Guests, to
ensure that the standards are maintained and
to avoid the possibility of embarrassment of
a Guest being refused admission.
The use of
mobile telephones is prohibited within the
Stewards' Enclosure. This is to minimise
the disturbance and annoyance that mobile
telephones cause to other Members and their
Guests.
Children
under the age of 10 years and babies are not admitted
to the Stewards' Enclosure.
The Following Items
have Sold Out
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& 1/8th Restaurant: |
Wednesday |
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& 1/8th Restaurant: |
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The Following Items
are Selling Out
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Luncheon, First Sitting |
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Information
for Members of the Stewards' Enclosure
Members of the Stewards’ Enclosure and their
guests will receive a 10% discount on
admission to the River & Rowing Museum
galleries on production of a 2008 Stewards’
Enclosure Member or guest badge. This offer
excludes The Wind in the Willows attraction
and is valid until 30 September.
The
Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery
at the museum houses a world class
collection of unique boats, trophies, art
and memorabilia alongside fascinating
details about the history of the sport.
Information about the museum can be found at
www.rrm.co.uk.
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The Regatta Enclosure
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including
Schools, Clubs & Groups
Sample the
unique atmosphere of Henley Royal Regatta by
visiting the Regatta Enclosure which is open
to non-members. No formal dress code applies
although many people enjoy entering into the
spirit of the occasion.
Admission is by Badge and prices per person
are
| Wednesday |
£11 |
| Thursday |
£11 |
| Friday |
£14 |
| Saturday |
£18 |
| Sunday |
£14 |
(For family parties there is no admission charge for
children under 14 years of age, when accompanied by an adult who has
purchased a Badge.)
Athletes taking
part in the Regatta use this Enclosure
extensively. Supporters of crews wearing a
Regatta Enclosure Badge are also entitled to
access the Boat Tent Area.
The Regatta Enclosure is situated beyond the
Stewards’ Enclosure towards the start. Subject
to availability, Badges can be purchased at the
entrance to the Enclosure on the day for cash,
or in advance between 1st May and 25th June.
Unfortunately, no advance purchases can be made
after this date. On Wednesday, Thursday or
Friday a discount of 10% is available to parties
of more than ten people booking by 25th June.
To download an application form, click on this
link.
Purchasers from overseas who cannot write
cheques drawn on a British bank account should
consult the Badge Office for details about
alternative payment arrangements. (Telephone:
+44 1491 572153 between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00
p.m., or 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m., or send a fax
to +44 1491 575509.)
Special
arrangements apply for school parties.
Click here for details.
The Enclosure has excellent catering facilities,
a licensed bar, unreserved seating in the
grandstand, and public conveniences. Please note
that picnics are not allowed in the Enclosure.
Please preserve
carefully any items purchased as Badges and car
park labels that are lost, damaged, defaced or
unavailable for whatever reason will not be
replaced without full payment and subject to
availability. Badges are non-refundable after
purchase.
Similarly, the Regatta regrets it can accept no
liability for items lost or delayed in the mail
from whatever cause. Applicants who wish to
insure against losses in the mail may request
delivery by a courier service on payment of an
additional £5.50 fee*. A signature will be
required on delivery.
*Please note that the insured courier service is unavailable at this
price for dispatch anywhere outside UK/EU.
Applicants with a delivery address in any other
location should consult the Badge Office for
details of the cost of other options.
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Car Parks
Car park
labels, subject to availability, may be
purchased for cash at the entrance or in advance
from Regatta Headquarters from 1st May by personal callers or by post.
Postal applications must be accompanied by a cheque (made payable to
Henley Royal Regatta) and a stamped addressed envelope.
The following costs apply:-
| Wednesday |
£22 |
| Thursday |
£22 |
| Friday |
£26 |
| Saturday |
£26 |
| Sunday |
£24 |
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Records of Previous Regattas
The latest
Record Book, covering 2000 - 2004, is available at £10.95, plus postage.
Complete Records prior to 2000 are also available at a
reduced cost of £4.95 per year group - click here to go to the Regatta shop.
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Regatta Shop
An attractive range of Regatta
memorabilia is available throughout the year from Regatta Headquarters and during the
Regatta itself from the shops in the Stewards' Enclosure and Boat Tent area.
You can view the whole range
of merchandise in our Regatta Shop
Pages and purchase on-line by using the link at the top of this page.
The shop at Regatta Headquarters
is open from 9.30a.m. to 1.00p.m. and from 2.00p.m. to 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday all year
round. Items can be purchased with a credit card by telephoning 01491
572153.
(Please note
that the Badge Office hours are 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00.p.m., Monday to Friday.)
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Payment
Payment for all items shall be made by
cheque, postal order or by Banker's Sterling Draft. The Regatta Shop also accepts payment
by Visa or MasterCard. Cheques should be made payable to Henley
Royal Regatta.
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Programmes
These will be on sale daily, price
£2.50.
The racing timetable and race
results will be updated daily on this website.
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Banking Facilities
The
Regatta's bankers, NatWest Bank (part of the
Royal Bank of Scotland Group), have kindly
agreed to operate a mobile bank every day
during the Regatta. It can be found opposite
the Bandstand Entrance to the Stewards'
Enclosure. Hours of business are Wednesday
to Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and
Sunday 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Cheques supported by a valid cheque card
will be cashed, and a cash dispenser machine
will be available for use with all major
cards. (However in the case of MasterCard
and Visa cardholders, passport identity will
be necessary.)
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Temple Island
At the
start of the Regatta Course, a mile and a half downstream from Henley, lies
Temple Island.
This elegant Georgian Folly is available for hire
between April and October providing a unique setting for entertaining, whether for corporate
hospitality, wedding receptions or for private parties.
Click here for further information.
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Corporate Entertainment
Special
facilities for corporate entertainment can be
arranged through
Keith Prowse
who organise the only official hospitality
facilities for the Regatta and offer totally
inclusive packages for private pavilions and
small party bookings. For further details
contact the dedicated Regatta Sales team on 0845
6028962 or email
enquiries@keithprowse.co.uk
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The River Thames
The River
Thames is managed, maintained and promoted
by the
Environment Agency.
Henley Royal Regatta works closely with the
Environment Agency and welcomes their
support. For a complete guide to enjoying
the Thames go to
Visit Thames.
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Accommodation Booking Service
Regatta administration can assist only with provision of accommodation
for visiting competitors (crews) and their coaches.
For all other accommodation, the tourist information centres, open daily,
offer a local booking service and information about the local area. Please
call in advance:
Henley Tourist Information Centre
Tel: (01491) 578034 Fax: (01491) 411766
www.visit-henley.org.uk
(M4/M40 Accommodation)
Maidenhead Information Centre
Tel: (01628) 781110 Fax: (01628) 781110
E-mail: maidenhead.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
Windsor Information Centre
Tel: (01753) 743907 Fax: (10753) 743904
E-mail: windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
Marlow Tourist Information Centre
Tel: (01628) 483597 Fax: (01628) 471915
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Map of the Course
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