Henley Women’s Regatta
Latest news
You would be a fool to miss this new event! The ambitious feat, coming in Summer 2026, involves the construction of a 50m-long beach off Temple Island on the River Thames.
Henley Women's Regatta has been shortlisted for the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2025 British Rowing Awards.
Henley Women’s Regatta (HWR) has unveiled its Regatta and Eligibility Rules for 2026, and announced the creation of two new events for aspirational academic and club quadruple sculls.
Henley Women’s Regatta (HWR) and Keltbray harnessed the power of sport to inspire Keltbray’s female employees to build resilience and teamwork.
We’re proud to unveil a sleek new look for HWR.org.uk – redesigned, re-energised, and ready to support the next chapter of Henley Women’s Regatta.
Baroness Grainger, GB's most decorated female Olympic rower, will sit in the House of Lords as a crossbench peer.
About HWR
Henley Women’s Regatta is the premier regatta for women in the United Kingdom.
Each year more than 2,000 rowers travel from all over the UK and from across the world to compete on the most iconic stretch of the River Thames.
Spectators can watch along the full length of the course – no tickets required!
This is Henley Women's Regatta
On the water, on the bank, behind the scenes – this is Henley Women’s Regatta, a beacon for women’s rowing throughout the world.