Whether you’re looking to sell a property in Henley-on-Thames, you’re looking for a new tenant, or whether you’re looking to find a new home in this stunning town, our Henley estate agents are ready to put their intimate local knowledge to work for you.
Get in touch with our local experts however suits you best. Visit our office, situated in the heart of historical Henley, between 9:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, or 10:00am and 3:00pm on Saturdays. You can also call us any time between 08:30am and 8:00pm during the week. Or drop us an email any time and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
However you choose to contact us, our local estate agents will offer you:
I have been working for Chancellors since January 2015. I have experience in both the sales market and also the lettings market.
I started my career in our Henley office, then progressed to our Reading office, and then had a change of roles working on the lettings side of the business where now I have worked my way up to managing both Henley & Wallingford lettings.
I thoroughly enjoy my role with Chancellors and relish working with landlords and their portfolios and assisting tenants in finding their dream homes. In my spare time, I enjoy every moment with my family and am a very keen motorcyclist.
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Emma
Executive Sales Manager
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Emma
Executive Sales Manager
Henley on Thames
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A friendly and trusted Estate agent with 20 years experience and an excellent reputation.
I have been working for Chancellors since 2003 having joined the Graduate Training Programme after university moving from Scotland to Oxford.
Having worked across Oxfordshire learning the role of Lettings Manager, I then moved to look after our West Berkshire Region and I am now responsible for South Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire as Group Associate Director.
In my spare time, I'm a self-confessed sports addict both playing and watching.
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Katie
Lettings Executive
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Katie
Lettings Executive
Henley on Thames
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I joined Chancellors in November 2021 in my first estate agency role. My most important daily mission is to ensure we provide excellent customer service and build good relationships with our clients and tenants. I feel accomplished and humbled by the knowledge that I can give to families to help them find their new homes. I look forward to what chancellors can provide for my career.
Right on the South Oxfordshire border sits the quintessential market town of Henley-on-Thames. As its name reveals, Henley straddles the River Thames, with the waterway offering beauty, character, heritage and a wealth of attractions to the town.
At one of the most scenic stretches of the River Thames, and with a centre brimming with historical and architectural delights, Henley-on-Thames has been voted one of the best places to live in England. It’s a regular winner of RHS Britain in Bloom medals and is popular and welcoming to buyers and renters from all walks of life.
Alongside miles of weaving walking routes and cycling paths, the River Thames provides a backdrop to Henley’s most famous annual event – the Royal Regatta. Arguably the world’s greatest rowing showcase, it sees elite rowers descend on the town every year to prove their skill in a variety of races across the multi-day event.
Whilst the Royal Regatta may be the most prestigious celebration in Henley, the town also hosts: Rewind Festival – the biggest celebration of 80s music; a Fringe Festival; a Literary Festival; ‘Dusty Day’ – celebrating the life of Dusty Springfield; and the magnificent Henley Festival. This is a five-day party of music, arts, comedy and culture, with some of the world’s finest performers taking to a floating stage in the middle of the River Thames.
When you’re not spectating on the riverside, take a cruise along it on a steamer, boat or barge – or try your hand at rowing if you’re feeling energetic. Retire to the town centre, and enjoy an area little changed since the Victorian era. Georgian fronts still line the street, home to a multitude of independent shops, local cafes and tearooms, and a superb selection of delicious restaurants.
Whatever your passions and pursuits, from young families to retired couples, Henley-on-Thames is a town that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Transportation in Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames is easily reached by both the M40 to the north and the M4 to the south. London is just 30 miles away, and Reading is less than 10 miles. Maidenhead, Oxford and destinations across the south-west are also within striking distance given the close proximity to the motorway network.
A number of buses serve the town, including a direct service to Reading town centre. Henley-on-Thames has a railway station on the First Great Western line, with a direct service to London Paddington at peak times. At other times, Twyford provides convenient connections to London, Reading, Oxford and beyond. The journey time to the capital is approximately 45 minutes.
Things to do in Henley-on-Thames
Regardless of the time of year in Henley-on-Thames, there is always an incredible range of activities to try, sights to see, and places to enjoy. From walking along the River Thames to catching an exciting performance at one the town’s famous festivals, attractions are plentiful in Henley, including:
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Festival of Music & Arts
Rewind Music Festival
River & Rowing Museum
Kenton Theatre
Henley Gallery Trail
Chantry House
Henley Bridge
Fawley Court
Picturehouse Cinema
The Thames Path
Marsh Lock
St Mary’s Church
What is Henley Like?
A regular winner of RHS Britain in Bloom medals, and surrounded by a Chiltern landscape of wooded hills and green fields, Henley is a perfect place for someone who is looking for somewhere beautiful and cultured to live.
A quick walk around Henley-on-Thames reveals how the town is steeped in history. Henley dates back to the 12th Century, playing host to more than 300 listed buildings, including the Old Bell Pub, which is not only the oldest building in town but also claims to have been where King Charles I drank.
The royal connections don’t end there. Since 1834, Henley has played host to the world’s greatest rowing showcase, the Royal Regatta. Each year, elite rowers take to the Thames and compete to prove their skill over multiple days of events.
Unsurprisingly, the Thames has a big role to play in Henley. A town that’s hosted the most prestigious rowing event for over a century unsurprisingly runs an equally prestigious rowing club, More than the Regatta, the Thames provides an opportunity for residents to row themselves, or even take a cruise along it. So it’s no surprise that Henley plays host to a River & Rowing Museum that celebrates Henley’s relationship with the Thames as well as local history and art.
Some of the many highlights of Henley-on-Thames include:
As one of the biggest rowing competitions in the world, the Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the biggest events in Henley’s calendar, and a huge draw of crowds and excitement.
Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery has been crafting stunning wines and ales on the slopes of the Chiltern Hills since 1982. Visitors can partake in a two-hour tour and tasting experience, and even stay the night in the onsite B&B!
With over eight centuries of history behind it, Henley is a treasure trove for history lovers. National Trust sites such as Nuffield Place and Greys Court are right on your doorstep, and you can walk a trail of historical sites covering the entire town.
The Kenton Threatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK, putting on everything from comedy to drama, music to literary festivals. There’s always something exciting on-stage at the Kenton!
Transport Links
Henley’s rail connection to Twyford provides links direct to the heart of London in as little as 53 minutes, as well as to destinations such as Reading in 40 minutes and Oxford in just over an hour.
Drivers will enjoy ready access to both the M40 and the M4, providing straightforward routes to destinations such as Reading (8 miles), Oxford (24 miles), and Maidenhead (9 miles).
Buses also connect Henley with Reading, as well as operating a local service around the town itself.
Schools in the Area
Henley-on-Thames is an attractive place to live for families thanks to its range of quality schools and colleges, making it an excellent place for children to learn and grow.
Parents of primary-age children will be drawn to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. Ofsted remarked upon the “purposeful, friendly atmosphere in school”, which is reflected in the ‘good’ rating it gave the school. Parents looking for other options will be impressed by Trinity Church of England Primary School which received ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, and supports a strong community of parents and children.
Parents of older children will look to Gillots School, which enjoys a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted. The Henley College is a Sixth Form college that also enjoys a ‘good’ rating. Both offer the children of Henley a superb level of education.
Meanwhile, The Henley College provides an excellent start to your child’s further education: 87% of students go on to gain a First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours degree, and that shows in the college’s popularity: one in every six people in the town is a Henley College student!
And speaking of degrees, Henley is just 20 minutes away from Reading and its famous university, which regularly ranks in the top 1% of universities around the world.
Attractions in Henley
You can’t talk about Henley-on-Thames without talking about the Royal Regatta. Held in Henley since 1834, it’s perhaps the most famous rowing regatta in the world, with nearly 400 races featuring both Olympians and rising stars. Lasting for five days, the Regatta is an excuse to dress up, enjoy fine food and a few drinks, and watch the best rowing competition in the UK.
There’s plenty to do outside the five days of the Royal Regatta. Residents wanting to know more about the river their town straddles will enjoy the River & Rowing Museum, which celebrates so much more than the Thames. Three galleries are dedicated to the river and to rowing, but there are a further three galleries dedicated to local art: the Wind in the Willows, which famously took its inspiration from the Thames; the life and work of internationally-renowned artist John Piper; and a wide variety of local projects and work from community groups.
History buffs will find plenty to delight them in Henley. Nearby Nuffield Place is a National Trust property, once home to Lord Nuffield, founder of Morris Motors Limited, of the Nuffield Foundation, the Nuffield Trust and Nuffield College, Oxford. He also helped to create what is now known as Nuffield Health! Nuffield Place has been preserved as a time capsule of when the irrepressible philanthropist made it his home.
For an altogether different kind of culture, Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery has been crafting stunning wines and ales on the slopes of the Chiltern Hills since 1982. Visitors can partake in a two-hour tour and tasting experience that showcases the blend of tradition and technology and ends with a tutored tasting in a wide selection of wines, ales, and liqueurs. There’s even a B&B onsite if you decide to stay the night!
Bars, Restaurants and Nightlife
Henley has a huge variety of places where you can drink, eat, and enjoy yourself.
Hart Street plays host to familiar high street names such as Cafe Rouge, Giggling Squid, and Zizzi. But you’ll also find some spectacular independent names in Henley.
For example, the Bottle & Glass Inn might look like any other traditional English pub, with its thatched roof and rustic interior, but this is a pub with a Michelin star. Opened in 2017 after extensive refurbishment, the Bottle & Glass Inn offers a menu that mixes burgers, pizza, venison and lobster that has to be tasted to be believed. True to its name, the Inn also provides rooms, making it a perfect place for visitors to stay.
If you’re looking for somewhere to drink, you’ll find the Bird in Hand is something of a hidden gem in Henley. The secluded garden with its babbling water fountain is an oasis within the town, and the cosy interior is perfect for a relaxing drink. The friendly staff and welcoming landlords mean you’ll be making this your local!
If you’re looking for more food with a Michelin star, Crockers Henley is a trio of award-winning restaurants. Ember is the à la carte restaurant, offering a delicious range of dishes cooked over coals. The Thames is the first of the two chef’s tables, offering a ringside seat to watch your local cuisine being prepared while the third restaurant, Gardiner, does the same for its pan-Asian menu.
For a great night out, try Magoo’s. A cocktail bar that has a great pizza menu too, this is a great venue for drinks and dancing. There’s a back room that you can hire for parties and events, or just to keep your dance moves between yourself and your friends!
For a more relaxed evening, head over to the Kenton Theatre. It’s the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and plays host to comedy, drama, music, talks and more. A number of famous faces have trodden the boards at the Kenton, from Diana Rigg and Kate Winslet to Jeremy Irons and Russell Brand. You can find anything from literary festivals to jazz at the Kenton, and it’s available to hire too.
Leisure Centres and Outdoor Activities
If you’re looking to get active, there’s no better place to do it than Henley.
Henley Leisure Centre is Henley’s biggest fitness space, offering a 50 station gym and a separate fitness and cycling studio that offer more than 20 classes each week. There’s also a 25m swimming pool which also offers children’s swimming lessons, a 4-court badminton hall, two squash courts, and five-a-side football.
If you’re looking for a gym with an ultra-modern twist, take a look at Fitness Space in the heart of Henley. It’s a fully-equipped gym with a training space, but its biggest difference is the focus on bespoke training. The coaches focus on your health history, your competencies, and even your DNA to put together a bespoke fitness programme that’s uploaded to your Fitness Space app. This is not your average gym!
Just like the rest of the town, Henley Golf Club is steeped in history. Founded in 1907, the course winds its way between the ancient trees of Harpsden Wood. Visitors will enjoy 18-hole and 9-hole courses that both offer a beautiful backdrop to challenging games. Alternatively, you can make the most of the club’s driving range, practice green and bunkers, or sign up to lessons.
If you’re looking to mix your putt with some fun, try Henley Adventure Golf. The course celebrates Henley’s history, and the 18 holes will take you past iconic landmarks like Temple Island, the home of Beatles guitarist George Harrison, and the Thames itself. Try not to lose your ball in the waters!
Speaking of water, residents can get out on the Thames themselves with the Henley Rowing Club, with lessons for both adults and juniors, as well as structured squads for those who would like to compete. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or entirely new to the water, you’ll be welcome at the club.
History of Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames has an international reputation as the location of the world famous Royal Regatta since 1834, but its origins as a market town pre-date its rowing heritage by hundreds of years.
With a prominent location on the River Thames, there’s been a settlement at Henley since at least the 12th century (when records began), and probably a number of years before that. Henley Bridge was first mentioned in 1234, although the current, iconic five-arch structure – a grade I listed building – was built in 1786.
There are over 300 buildings in Henley-on-Thames that are listed as having ‘special architectural or historical interest’, including St Mary’s Church, Chantry House, and the Old Bell Pub – the oldest building in the town and reportedly a place where King Charles I drank. The regular weekly market in Henley draws crowds today as it has done for over 700 years.
In 1829, the very first boat race between Oxford and Cambridge was held at Henley; the winning boat can still be seen in the River & Rowing Museum.
Below, you’ll find a selection of links to organisations and businesses serving the local area.
At Chancellors, we love getting involved in the communities in which we work. We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to once again sponsor the amazing event of Walk for Wards held by NHS Charity, Royal Berks Charity.
Join the Walk for Wards Event 2023 on Sunday 24th September
Royal Berks Charity have announced the launch of their 2023 Walk for Wards event at Mapledurham House.
Regional Director, Malcolm Cowie commented on the continued partnership: “We at Chancellors are delighted to work with the NHS to sponsor this fantastic annual event. Having been involved in last year’s event, we are very excited to see Walk for Wards grow in size and to be able to help raise even more funds for such a worthy cause.”
As an NHS charity, the Royal Berks Charity relies on their supporters to help fund their work. This means that what they do is only possible thanks to the generosity and support of people from local communities. From state-of-the-art equipment to pioneering and innovative delivery of care, every donation raised supports the incredible NHS staff at our hospitals and enhances the level of care that they provide to thousands of patients and their families every year.
Martin Butler, Community Fundraising Manager for the charity, said: “Having walked around the new routes on the estate last week, we are really excited for people to join us in September.
“The event starts and finishes at the front of the beautiful Mapledurham House. We are inviting participants to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds after the walk – there might even be a few onsite goodies!”
EVENT INFORMATION:
There are two routes on offer, a 5km and a 10km, both with stunning views across the river Thames and the Mapledurham Estate. Due to the nature of the terrain the routes are, unfortunately, not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs, however dogs on leads are welcome.
If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with events@royalberkshire.nhs.uk and there will be a friendly team of fundraisers to support you.
About Royal Berks Charity
At the Royal Berks Charity, we pride ourselves on being able to help improve and enhance the experience of our patients and staff across our sites. Because of our supporters, we are able to support new projects in a way that government funding wouldn’t allow. From purchasing the latest cutting-edge equipment to helping us ensure our staff receive the support they need to do the best job possible.
Henley Festival
Henley Festival is a black tie event taking place across the 5th – 9th July. Across the 5 days the festival will celebrate UK and international music and arts. Tickets ate available to buy here.
Henley May Fayre
For fun packed family day out, why not go along to the Henley may Fayre which is taking place on Monday 01st May 12.00-17.00pm. You can expect to find fairground stalls, small rides, candyfloss plus much more!
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