Henley Regatta Tickets

Henley Regatta tickets put you on the Berkshire bank of the Thames for Henley Royal Regatta, six days of side-by-side racing at Henley-on-Thames from Tuesday 29 June to Sunday 4 July 2027. Regatta Enclosure tickets are available for every day, from £135 to £185 per person.

Few events blend sport and the English summer as completely. Olympic champions race university and club crews over the same stretch of river, Pimm’s and picnics fill the riverbank, and the town turns over to the regatta for a week. People come for a milestone birthday, a day with clients, a rowing club reunion or simply to tick off one of the great occasions of the social season.

Henley Royal Regatta Tickets for the Regatta Enclosure

The Regatta Enclosure is the part of Henley Royal Regatta open to the public, and it is where most first-time visitors and crew supporters spend the day. It sits on the Berkshire bank, just downstream of the Stewards’ Enclosure, with the racing passing directly in front of you.

TicketsToSee offers Regatta Enclosure tickets for all six days of the regatta, each on its own page so you can choose the exact day you want. Badges released by the Regatta’s own Badge Office sell quickly, which is why many buyers come to us once the general release has gone. We have arranged access to hard-to-get events for over 22 years, and every booking is handled by our Private Client Team.

Choose Your Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

How Much Are Henley Regatta Tickets?

Henley Regatta ticket prices depend on the day:

• Tuesday to Friday: £135 per person
• Saturday (semi-finals): £185 per person
• Sunday (Finals Day): £155 per person

Prices are per person in pounds sterling, shown in full before checkout, with no hidden booking fees added at the end. Saturday is the most expensive day because the semi-finals bring the strongest racing and the biggest crowds of the week. Sunday is Finals Day, when every trophy is decided. The midweek days offer the same enclosure and riverside access at the lowest price, with more room on the bank and a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere.

Henley Regatta ticket prices compared with hospitality

A Regatta Enclosure ticket covers entry for the whole day. Food and drink are bought separately inside the enclosure. If you would rather have a reserved table, lunch and drinks included, see our Henley Regatta hospitality packages in the Boaters Enclosure.

What Your Regatta Enclosure Ticket Includes

Your Regatta Enclosure badge is valid for the whole day and must be worn at all times inside the enclosure. The enclosure opens half an hour before the first race.

• Racing views from the open grandstand, which works on a first-come, first-served basis, and from the riverside along the enclosure.
• Access to the Boat Tent area, where crews prepare and carry their boats to the water.
• A covered restaurant, outdoor dining area and bar within the enclosure.
• A relaxed, family-friendly setting with no formal dress code.

Large bags are not permitted in the enclosure or the Boat Tent area, so travel light.

Which Day of Henley Royal Regatta Should You Choose?

The early days, Tuesday and Wednesday, carry the largest number of races as the knockout rounds work through hundreds of entries. Racing runs almost back to back, and the crowds are lighter, so it suits rowing fans who want to see as much racing as possible.

Thursday and Friday build towards the business end of the week, with the international crews and the leading university eights coming through the draw.

Saturday brings the semi-finals and the busiest, most social day on the bank. Sunday is Finals Day, when the Grand Challenge Cup, the Diamond Challenge Sculls and the other trophies are presented.

For a corporate group, Thursday or Friday often works best: strong racing, a lively atmosphere and an easier day to get guests out of the office. For a celebration, Saturday and Sunday carry the most occasion.

Tickets for Henley Royal Regatta: The Enclosures Explained

Henley Royal Regatta has three main ways to watch, and they are very different days out.

Regatta Enclosure

Open to the public, informal and social, with grandstand and riverside viewing, the Boat Tents and food and drink on site. This is what our Henley Regatta tickets cover.

Henley Royal Regatta Stewards’ Enclosure

Opposite the finish line, the Stewards’ Enclosure is reserved for members of the regatta and their guests. It has its own grandstands and a strictly enforced formal dress code. If you are looking beyond the Regatta Enclosure, speak to our Private Client Team.

Boaters Enclosure hospitality

Our hospitality is in the Boaters Enclosure, a marquee on Temple Island Meadows beside the start, with Temple Island opposite. It suits client entertaining or a group who want everything arranged. Explore Hospitality for packages and prices.

What Is the Henley Royal Regatta?

Henley Royal Regatta is an international rowing regatta held every summer on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames. First staged in 1839, it gained royal patronage in 1851 and is now one of the best-known rowing events in the world.

Racing is a knockout. Two crews race side by side over a straight course of 1 mile 550 yards, from Temple Island upstream towards the town, and the loser goes out. Around 400 races are rowed across the six days, with entries from schools, clubs, universities and national squads. The best-known trophies include the Grand Challenge Cup for men’s eights and the Diamond Challenge Sculls for single scullers.

What sets Henley apart is the setting. Crowds line the bank in blazers and summer dress, boats are moored along the river, and the regatta runs alongside a week of parties and picnics in the town.

When Is Henley Royal Regatta?

Henley Royal Regatta runs from Tuesday to Sunday over six days, normally in the week of the first Saturday in July. Racing starts in the morning and runs into the evening each day, with the busiest schedule on the opening days and the finals on Sunday afternoon. The full race timetable is published by the regatta once the draw is made, shortly before the event.

Henley Royal Regatta Schedule: How a Day Unfolds

Most visitors arrive late morning, find a spot on the bank or in the grandstand, and settle in for the afternoon. Racing runs in a steady rhythm through the day, with crews coming down the course one pair after another, so there is rarely a long gap without something to watch.

On the opening days the programme is dense, with heat after heat as the draw is worked through. By the weekend there are fewer races, but each one carries more weight, and the crowd on the bank follows every finish. Many people break for lunch in the restaurant or the outdoor dining area, then walk down to the Boat Tents to watch crews prepare before heading back to the river for the later races.

As the afternoon goes on, the enclosure takes on a garden-party feel. Groups gather by the bar, friends meet up between races, and on Finals Day the trophies are presented once the last race is rowed. If you are planning around a particular crew or event, check the regatta’s published timetable, which appears once the draw has been made.

Henley Royal Regatta Dress Code

The Regatta Enclosure has no formal dress code, and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. Many visitors still dress for the occasion: club blazers, chinos and open-necked shirts for men, summer dresses or smart separates for women. Comfortable shoes are wise, as the grass and paths get a lot of walking.

The Stewards’ Enclosure is the opposite. Jackets and ties are required for men, and dresses or skirts must fall below the knee, with entry refused to anyone not dressed correctly.

Where Is Henley Royal Regatta?

Henley Royal Regatta takes place on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames, on the Oxfordshire and Berkshire border. The Regatta Headquarters is at White Hill, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2LY, and the enclosures run along the Berkshire bank downstream of Henley Bridge.

Getting to Henley Royal Regatta by train

From London, take the train from Paddington to Twyford and change for the branch line to Henley-on-Thames. The regatta is a short walk from the station across Henley Bridge.

Henley Royal Regatta parking

Roads around Henley are very busy during regatta week and parking near the course is limited. If you are driving, book parking in advance and allow extra time, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. For groups, a car service or river taxi from Marlow or Windsor takes the stress out of the day.

Why Book Henley Regatta Tickets With TicketsToSee

TicketsToSee is the trading name of Aorta UK Limited, a London company incorporated in 2004 and registered at 7 Bell Yard, WC2A 2JR. For over 22 years we have provided access to sold-out and hard-to-get events across sport, music and culture.

• A dedicated Private Client Team you can speak to by phone or WhatsApp.
• Verified sourcing on every ticket we sell.
• Transparent pricing in pounds sterling, with no hidden fees.
• Physical badges sent by Special Delivery, signed for, usually 7 to 10 days before your date.

Henley Regatta Tickets FAQs

How much are Henley Regatta tickets?

Regatta Enclosure tickets cost £135 per person Tuesday to Friday, £185 on Saturday and £155 on Sunday. Each ticket covers entry to the Regatta Enclosure for the whole day.

When is Henley Royal Regatta?

Henley Royal Regatta runs for six days from Tuesday to Sunday, normally in the week of the first Saturday in July. Dates for the coming regatta are shown at the top of this page.

What is the dress code for the Regatta Enclosure?

There is no formal dress code in the Regatta Enclosure. Smart summer clothing is the norm, and many visitors wear club blazers. The strict dress code applies only in the Stewards’ Enclosure.

Can I buy tickets for the Stewards’ Enclosure?

The Stewards’ Enclosure is reserved for members and their guests, so badges are not sold to the public. Our tickets are for the Regatta Enclosure, and our hospitality is in the Boaters Enclosure.

Which day is best to attend?

Tuesday and Wednesday have the most races and the lightest crowds. Saturday has the semi-finals and the busiest atmosphere, and Sunday is Finals Day.

Is the Regatta Enclosure suitable for children?

Yes. The Regatta Enclosure is family-friendly and relaxed, with open space along the river.

How do I get to Henley Royal Regatta?

Take the train from London Paddington to Twyford and change for Henley-on-Thames. The course is a short walk from the station.

How will my Henley Regatta tickets be delivered?

Henley Regatta tickets are physical admission badges, so they are sent by Special Delivery, signed for, usually 7 to 10 days before the day you are attending. Make sure someone is at the delivery address to sign for them.

How to Book Henley Regatta Tickets

Choose the day you want, select the number of tickets and tap Add to basket. Checkout is secure, and every price is shown in full in pounds sterling before you pay. If you would rather book by phone, call our Private Client Team on +44 (0)203 070 3997 or message us on WhatsApp on +44 7418 609758.

Delivery of your Henley Regatta badges

Henley Regatta tickets are physical admission badges, not e-tickets. We send them by Special Delivery, signed for, usually 7 to 10 days before the day you are attending. Give us an address where someone can sign for the delivery; for many clients a work address is easiest.

Groups and corporate bookings

For larger groups or client days, call the team before you book. We can advise on the best day for your guests, split bookings across more than one day and combine enclosure tickets with hospitality.

Henley Royal Regatta Hospitality in the Boaters Enclosure

For a fully arranged day, our Boaters Enclosure hospitality takes place in a marquee on Temple Island Meadows, beside the start of the course with Temple Island opposite. It is designed for entertaining clients, celebrating a milestone or bringing a group together without having to plan the details. View Packages for dates, inclusions and prices.

Henley Regatta Hospitality

For a reserved table, dining and service by the river, see our Henley Regatta hospitality packages, arranged by our Private Client Team.

About TicketsToSee

TicketsToSee is the trading name of Aorta UK Limited, company number 05060962, registered at 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR. We have provided access to hard-to-get events for over 22 years. TicketsToSee is an independent ticket provider and is not affiliated with Henley Royal Regatta or its Stewards.