Henley-on-Thames
Adjacent to the River Thames, Henley is overlooked by a beautiful Chiltern landscape of wooded hills and green fields.
The town was first described in the 12th century and is until today considered as one of the most beautiful English market towns with many interesting historical buildings. Its historic St Mary’s Church, the Town Hall, the market square, many local shops, plus its own theatre/cinema, mean Henley is a delightful place for mooching about.
Best known for its annual Royal Regatta, Henley attracts some of the world’s finest rowers. Why not enjoy your own boat trip down the Regatta course and stop off at the town’s award-winning River and Rowing Museum.
The stretch of river between the regatta finish and Henley Bridge is the location for the annual Henley Festival of Music and Arts. Now a popular hospitality venue, it attracts some of the world’s top entertainers to perform on a floating stage in front of a dinner-jacketed audience; as well as holding exhibitions of art and sculpture.
Henley is 25 miles south-east of Oxford and there are delightful walks around the town, leading you along the Thames Path and up into the Chiltern Hills for wonderful views of the Thames Valley.
Visit the Henley-on-Thames Tourist Information Centre and discover more about this picturesque and historic town.
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August 2019
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until November 3, 2019
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until November 3, 2019
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Normandy 75: Oxfordshire to the Orne
Exhibition charting the Second World War invasion of Normandy by allied forces. Combining information panels from the National Army Museum with the regimental history and artefacts from SOFO's own archives to give an Oxfordshire perspective on D Day and the events surrounding it. SOFO Museum Open Tuesday - Fridays, 10am to 5pm. Saturdays 11am to 5pm, and Sundays 2pm - 5pm. Last admission at 4.15pm.
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FREEDOM TO LEARN FORUM 2019
AN ‘OPEN SPACE’ FESTIVAL RE-IMAGINING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND PIONEERS. Adults and children co-create the programme... Workshops, gatherings, playing, film screenings and talks. Camping and day options with meals included. Key information: WHERE: Braziers Park, Ipsden, Wallingford, OX10 6AN WHEN: 23rd - 26th August 2019 WHO: For anyone and everyone with an interest in creating a freer, more democratic education and society. TICKETS: freedomtolearnforum2019.eventbrite.com FACEBOOK: Freedom To Learn Forum TWITTER: @freedomtolearnforum1
Find out more »War Horse
Following a sell-out run in 2017, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse returns to Oxford this summer for three weeks only. Don’t miss the theatrical event of the summer! At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert, who remained on…
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