The Thames Valley
in English Countryside
Life along the Thames moves at a gentler pace. Think riverside gardens, rowing boats, elegant market towns and old pubs overlooking the water. The Thames Valley is wonderfully relaxed in summer and makes for an easy countryside escape filled with long lunches and beautiful drives.
how long to go for
a day, a weekend
when to go
may, july, june, august, october, september
holidays
Henley Royal Regatta, Bank Holiday weekends
how to get there
Take the train from London Paddington to Henley on Thames, Reading or Goring or drive from London in around one to two hours.
how to get around
by car, on foot, by boat
nice to know
Summer weekends can become surprisingly busy around Henley during regatta season, so book restaurants and hotels well in advance.
local language
British
currency
British pound
in an emergency
call 999
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