Opening Day at the Boaters Enclosure
Henley Regatta hospitality Tuesday is the gentlest start to the week. Club and junior crews contest the first heats from the start line beside your reserved table in the Boaters Enclosure marquee.
With Temple Island opposite and the racing at its calmest, opening day suits a large team gathering where conversation counts as much as the rowing, and first-time guests settle in easily.
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OFFICIAL EVENT NAME: Henley Royal Regatta 2027 — EVENT DATE: Tuesday 29 June 2027 — EVENT VENUE: Boaters Enclosure, Temple Island Meadows — EVENT CITY: Henley-on-Thames — START TIME: published by Henley Royal Regatta in its racing timetable and confirmed by our Private Client Team at booking
Opening day draws companies rewarding a whole team, firms bringing guests to Henley for the first time, and private groups marking a birthday or retirement on the river. Prices sit at the lower end of the week, while the marquee still has only a fixed number of tables.
How and when you get your tickets: TicketsToSee sends your tickets, and our Private Client Team confirms the delivery method and timing with your booking.
Why Is Henley Regatta Hospitality So Expensive?
The Boaters Enclosure has a set number of tables beside the start line for six days a year, and the package covers a full day of dining, drinks and parking as well as entry. Prices may differ from face value.
Boaters Enclosure Hospitality Package
On opening day the marquee is at its most relaxed, with time to enjoy every course between races.
- Reserved table in a luxury marquee beside the start line
- Private garden with informal seating on the riverbank
- Morning coffee, then a Champagne and canapé reception
- Four-course lunch with fine wines, finished with British cheeses, Port and Brandy
- Gin cocktails and afternoon tea
- Complimentary bar all day: beers, wines, house spirits and soft drinks
- Live music, floral arrangements and cloakrooms
- Reserved parking behind the marquee
Typical timings: the marquee opens at 11am with the Champagne reception, lunch is served at noon, the cocktail bar opens at 2pm, afternoon tea follows at 4.30pm and the bar closes at 6.30pm. Your quote confirms the timings for your day.
Beside the Start Line on Temple Island Meadows
The marquee stands on the Berkshire bank with Temple Island directly opposite and the Oxfordshire countryside beyond. Every race begins in front of your table and heads away towards the finish line at the far end of the course, in Henley.
Compare prices and every day on our Henley Regatta hospitality page. If some of your group want racing without hospitality, see Regatta Enclosure tickets for opening day, or all six days on our Henley Regatta tickets page.
Henley Regatta Hospitality: Other Days
- Wednesday 30 June — university and club crews
- Thursday 1 July — the leading crews begin
- Friday 2 July — the last day of heats
- Saturday 3 July — semi-finals day
- Sunday 4 July — finals day
Your Questions Answered
Is opening day worth it if the leading crews race later in the week?
For a hosting day, yes. The dining and atmosphere are the same all week; opening day trades headline crews for space, calm and a lower price.
What time should guests arrive?
The marquee opens at 11am with the Champagne reception. Your quote confirms the timings.
When will I receive my tickets?
Our Private Client Team confirms the delivery method and timing in writing when your booking is confirmed.
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