River & Rowing Museum, Henley-on-Thames

Name: River & Rowing Museum
Address: Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1BF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1491 415600

#4 among attractions in Henley-on-Thames

Top attraction, Museum, Maritime museum

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Facts and practical information

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, is located on a site at Mill Meadows by the River Thames. It has three main themes represented by major permanent galleries, the non-tidal River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the local town of Henley-on-Thames. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'56"N, 0°53'44"W

Address

Mill MeadowsHenley-on-Thames RG9 1BF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1491 415600

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Henley-on-Thames

Day trips

River & Rowing Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henley Town Hall, Mill Meadows, Friar Park, Kenton Theatre.

0.6 miNW
City hall
Henley Town Hall, Henley-on-Thames
15 min walk • Henley Town Hall is a municipal structure in the Market Place in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Henley Town Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
~1090 ftSE
Park
Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames
6 min walk • Mill Meadows is part of the flood plain of the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. It is an area of natural beauty close to the town centre of Henley. Marsh Lock. Rod Eyot and the River and Rowing Museum, established in 1998, are all close by. There is car parking available for visitors.
1 miNW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames
25 min walk • Friar Park is a Victorian neo-Gothic mansion in Henley-on-Thames, England, built in 1889. It was originally owned by eccentric lawyer Sir Frank Crisp and purchased in January 1970 by musician, and then current member of The Beatles, George Harrison.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames
16 min walk • The Kenton Theatre is a theatre in the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The Kenton Theatre was founded on 7 November 1805 by John Jonas and Sampson Penley.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Henley Bridge, Henley-on-Thames
11 min walk • Henley Bridge is a road bridge built in 1786 at Henley-on-Thames over the River Thames, between Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The bridge has five elliptical stone arches, and links Hart Street in Henley with White Hill leading up a steep hill to Remenham Hill.
~540 ftE
Island
Rod Eyot, Henley-on-Thames
3 min walk • Rod Eyot or Rod Ait is an island in the River Thames in England near Henley-on-Thames on the reach above Hambledon Lock. It is close to Mill Meadows and the River and Rowing Museum.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife
The Old Bell, Henley-on-Thames
15 min walk • The Old Bell is a pub in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It was built in 1325 and is the oldest building in Henley. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~710 ftNE
Sport, Sport venue
Henley Rowing Club, Henley-on-Thames
4 min walk • Henley Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Thames based on Wargrave Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is River & Rowing Museum open?

River & Rowing Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to River & Rowing Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rod Eyot, Henley-on-Thames (3 min walk), Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames (6 min walk), Henley Bridge, Henley-on-Thames (11 min walk), Henley Town Hall, Henley-on-Thames (15 min walk).

How to get to River & Rowing Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to River & Rowing Museum:

Train

Henley-on-Thames (5 min walk)