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Chairman's Enclosure
You can watch the racing from the towpath right along the course at Henley Women’s Regatta, but the best view of the finish line is available in the Chairman’s Enclosure.
From the elevated ‘mound’ you can see right down towards the Temple Island and then get an uninterrupted view of the crews as they wind up in their final sprint. The friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the Enclosure is also a perfect place to meet up with friends.
The Chairman’s Enclosure is reserved for Friends of Henley Women’s Regatta and other VIP guests. HWR Friends can make the most of this highly desirable location by taking lunch and afternoon tea with invited guests.
A bar service is available throughout the day from 10.30am to the last race.
Previous winners of Henley Women’s Regatta are most welcome to join us in the Enclosure on Sunday from 11am to have a look around and enjoy the venue.
“We loved watching the races from the Chairman’s Enclosure… It had a fabulous atmosphere – friendly and easy-going, and clearly participants (including friends, families and supporters) all having a great time.”
Chairman's breakfast
Lifetime Friends of HWR are invited to join the Chairman Naomi Ashcroft and the HWR Ambassadors in the clubhouse at the Chairman’s Enclosure for an informal buffet breakfast on the Sunday of the regatta from 10-11am. Places must be booked in advance.
Group bookings and corporate entertaining
If you are supporting a particular team and want somewhere to gather as a group, organising a reunion for a former crew, or just a group of friends who love rowing, there is no better place to be than the Chairman’s Enclosure. Come and go as you please or we can reserve an area especially for your group.
A full day package is available for those entertaining clients and business partners. With reserved seating, two-course lunch or afternoon tea and the opportunity to follow a race from the umpire’s launch, there is no better way to showcase your business and Henley at its best!
Please contact the events manager at ChairmansEnclosure@hwr.org.uk to discuss your requirements!
Is your daughter thinking of studying abroad?
Many rowing families are aware of opportunities for their daughters to study abroad (mainly the US) whilst furthering their rowing careers. If your daughter is considering this, you might like the opportunity to talk with some of our volunteers whose daughters are or have recently been studying in the USA. The Chairman’s Enclosure is an ideal setting to have such conversations in a relaxed informal manner.
If you would like more information or to arrange a meeting, please email Susannah or Colin at SupportInternational@hwr.org.uk in advance of the regatta.
Attire and conduct
Guests in the Enclosure are required to follow our ‘smart casual’ dress code. The wearing of rowing kit is not permitted and the British Rowing Code of Conduct must be adhered to.
Next regatta
19-21 June 2026
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