A quintessential summer's event full of English eccentricity.
Wed 29th June - Sun 3rd July 2011. From £185 + Vat pp
Itinerary For the Henley Royal Regatta 10.30am - 11.30am Guests are welcomed at the exclusive Maidenhead Steam Navigation facility at Bird Place, Henley on Thames. Morning coffee and Danish pastries can be enjoyed whilst you are entertained by our resident Traditional Jazz Band on the Lawns. 11.30 - 1.00pm A Pimms, Bucks Fizz and Champagne reception will be served on the lawns and on board our elegant river vessels as we begin an optional cruise up and down the racing course during which you will have the opportunity to enjoy the rowing and wonderful atmosphere of the most prestigious event of the English Summer Season. 1.00pm In your exclusive marquee a four course luncheon will be served accompanied by fine wines and mineral waters. 3.00pm Our afternoon cruise will take you upstream and after passing the finish line, you will be able to take in the views of Henley Town Centre, before the vessel navigates Rod Eyot Island. We will then cruise the entire length of the Course allowing guests to take in views of the Stewards Enclosure and Temple Island before returning to Bird Place. There will be a complimentary bar of beers, lagers, wine and soft drinks available throughout the cruise. 4.30pm Upon arrival back at Bird Place, a classic English Afternoon Strawberries & Cream Tea will be served, which can either be enjoyed within your marquee or on the lawns. 6.00pm Guests depart the facility. Groups of 2 upwards: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th June, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July Friday 1st July
The Enclosure Again for 2011, to be held at an exclusive 4-acre riverside facility amidst the beautiful grounds of Bird Place, a Tudor mansion with late Georgian additions. The house and grounds are adjacent to Regatta HQ and Henley Bridge. The presentation is exactly as our clients have come to expect. A quality marquee with classic furnishings and fittings, exterior teak garden furniture, superb floral decorations and a high standard for both catering and wines. A complimentary bar throughout. Plus luxury vessels moored at the bottom of the garden ready to welcome you onoard for your morning and afternoon cruises. We realise the importance of the availability of a tented facility in an exclusive and beautiful setting for our clients. Bird Place meets all these objectives.
Transport There is a reasonable amount of car parking available within the grounds allocated, for a cost of £10 per car, on a 'first booked, first given' basis. Our No 2 car park is on land adjacent for which there will be a £20 per day per car charge. Our complimentary mini-shuttle bus will be ever present at Henley station.
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