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Local Attractions

  • Bohun Gallery, 15 Reading Road - small gallery with regular  exhibitions of contemporary British figurative art.
  • Brakspear: Henley Brewery Tour, Brakspear's - A taste of England's  brewing heritage. Open all year round - weekday & evening tours. Pre-booked  guided tours for groups minimum six people. Tel: 01491 570200
  • Century Galleries, Riverside gallery.
  • Chantry House, A late-medieval, timber-framed, Grade I Listed church  hall, formerly a school, which dates back to early 15th century.
  • Cliveden, Built in 1851 on cliffs 200ft over the Thames. Cliveden,  once the home of Lady Astor, is now a hotel. 375 acres of garden & woodland  include miles of woodland walks with views of the Thames. A National Trust  property.
  • Fawley Court Historic House and Museum, Henley-on-Thames - Historic  and cultural Polish collections housed in a 12th century Manor House rebuilt by  Sir Christopher Wren in 1684. Set in a park designed by `Capability' Brown. Tel: 01491 574917
  • Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Rebuilt in the 16th century and added  to in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, the house is set amid the remains of  the courtyard walls and towers of a 14th century fortified house. A Tudor donkey  wheel well-house and an icehouse are still intact, and the garden contains  Archbishop's maze; inspired by Archbishop Runcie's enthronement speech in 1980. Tel: 01491 628529
  • The Kenton Theatre, New Street - one of the earliest (1805)  Playhouses, now run by volunteers.
  • Maharajahs Well, Stoke Row. A 25ft-high iron and gilt, Indian  temple-style well with winding gear, built in 1863
  • Nuffield Place, Nettlebed. The home of Lord Nuffield the founder of  Morris Motors. Tel: 01491 641224
  • The River and Rowing Museum, Mill  Meadows, Henley-on-Thames Tel: 01491 415600
  • Seedling Arts Children's Festival, a new concept in children's  entertainment, aiming to provide a creative and inspiring environment that  encourages participation and interaction for children of all ages. The first of  three festivals takes place on 2nd-4th August at Stoner Park.  Information/Booking 0870 8300202.
  • Stonor House and Park, Stonor. Family home of Lord and Lady Camoys  and the Stonor family for over 800 years.Tel: 01491 638587
  • The Warburg Reserve, Bix Bottom. A beautiful Chiltern valley in  woodland with abundant wildlife and a small visitor centre and nature trail. Tel: 01491 642001

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