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Visiting Henley? Here are our top things to see and do
Delivering flowers to Henley-on-Thames is a real perk. It's a delightful town which lies on the banks of England's longest river. Here we share some of our favourite things to do. Plus suggestions for bouquets to send to residents of this amiable spot.
On the banks of the Thames
Henley-on-Thames is the perfect destination for a day trip or long weekend. 40 miles west of London, this Oxfordshire town takes full advantage of its riverside setting.
A different pace of life
Henley-on-Thames is a beautiful town to mooch around, with many elegant buildings. The Town Hall with its imposing columns is particularly impressive. Or head to Friday Street to see timbered brick buildings dating back centuries.
Fancy some retail therapy? An historic market takes place every Thursday. Pop into bookshops, jewellers, clothing stores, galleries and lifestyle stores. There are also more well-known High Street names to welcome you.
"Messing about in boats"
"There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." – The Wind In The Willows
If you want to take to the water, Henley is the perfect place! There are many options, from self-hire boats to relaxing cruises:
• Henley River Boats
• Hobbs of Henley
• The Henley Boating Company
Prefer to stay on dry land? The Henley River and Rowing Museum has some fascinating exhibits. Plus a pretty garden! The Thames Traditional Boat Festival is a fun event too. Usually taking place in July, it celebrates the best in British boatbuilding.
Musical magnificence
Do you love live music? Don the black tie, and head to the Henley Festival in the second week of July. Here international artists perform on a stage floating on the Thames. It's quite the sight!
A floral delight
Thanks to the efforts of Henley in Bloom, flowers festoon the town. Mill Meadows park also has stunning flower beds, as well as a bandstand. In the neighbouring Marsh Meadows, you can enjoy a meadow conservation area rich with flowers.
Race to the regatta
Established in 1839, The Henley Royal Regatta in July is a mainstay of the 'English Season'. It is one of the most prestigious rowing events in the world. Enjoy watching the rowers, as well as the stylish spectators in their summer chinos, blazers and dresses.
Henley on Thames themed flower arrangements
Need inspiration for what flowers to send to a resident of Henley on Thames? Our virtual flower shop offers many options, including:
Stand out from the crowd
Each day of the Henley Royal Regatta programme is colour-coded as lilac, green, pink, yellow, grey or blue. Add in the clashing striped blazers of the rowing clubs, and it gets even more colourful! We think our Portobello Road Bouquet echoes the exuberance of the event brilliantly (pun intended):
Portobello Road Bouquet: the finer details
Fizzing with celebration
Winning crews at Henley's Royal Regatta douse themselves in champagne after crossing the finishing line. Achieve the same elation with our beautiful bouquet of 'Avalanche' roses, tempered by light green Phalaenopsis. Daisies give the design a whimsical air:
White Avalanche Rose Bouquet: the finer details
An English romance
Henley-on-Thames is such a romantic place. Even the fishing lodge on Temple Island looks like something from a fairytale. In this bouquet, we've paired red roses with clematis for a carefree look. Delicate astrantia complements the design:
Clematis and Rose Bouquet: the finer details
Next day delivery to Henley on Thames
About Chelsea Florals
We are an independent, family-run business delivering hand tied bouquets across the UK. Behind every bouquet name lies a story. Our designs are inspired by the English countryside, royalty and far-flung destinations.
Carefully sourcing seasonal flowers of the highest quality in our bouquets, we follow the design as closely as the month will allow.
