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Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising

in the county of Norfolk

St Andrews Church, Gorleston

Gorleston-on-Sea

in the county of Norfolk

Sunrise at Bembridge

Bembridge

in the county of Isle of Wight

Recommended Towns & Villages near Henley on Thames

Hambleden Lock

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)

Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church...

Sonning on Thames

Sonning on Thames (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S)

"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome..

Cottage in Nettlebed, seen in 'Midsomer Murders' detective series

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)

Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire...

Turville

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N)

This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders. Turville is the quintessential English.....

The Church at Fingest - (2014 Floods).

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)

The small picturesque village of Fingest is set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It has a wonderful church which dates from the early Norman period and which has a rare tower.....

Woodley

Woodley (16 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S)

There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the interesting Museum of Aviation which is appropriately.....

View from All Saints Churchyard, Marlow, looking across to the Compleat Angler

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE)

Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames...

St Laurence's Church

Reading (227 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)

This town lies on the extremities of the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills at a point where the waters of the rivers Thames and Kennet meet making the River Thames a major river for the rest of its journey to the sea...

Bray, Berkshire.

Bray (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)

Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough...

Red Kite, near Ewelme, Oxon.

Ewelme (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW)

Ewelme is a quiet place particularly noted for its historic parish church...

A picture of Hughenden Manor

High Wycombe (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)

The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town in the world that weighs its Mayors, which is a.....

A picture of Burnham

Burnham (6 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E)

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Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels

Beaconsfield (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)

On arrival in Beaconsfield you are immediately struck by the spaciousness of its wide streets and the wonderful show of Victorian buildings and houses in the main street...

Holy Trinity Church, Bledlow

Bledlow (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction N)

This is one of Buckinghamshire most attractive villages. Anyone visiting the area could be forgiven for thinking they had seen it somewhere before because the village has been the setting for scenes in the T.V. drama Midsommer Murders. Take a close look at the Church of The Holy Trinity - in one episode this became St.Michael's church...

The war memorial and the centre of the village in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)

This gorgeous little village set in a hollow beneath Whittington Clumps is revered as the home of Doctor Edward Bach, creator of the celebrated Bach Flower Remedies used in homeopathic treatments...

Windsor

Windsor (232 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction E)

Windsor, or rather Royal Windsor, is a seductive mix of history and romance with a unique atmosphere. It is a place where the sense of history is never far away, it is a town.....

Eton College, Berkshire.

Eton (36 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction E)

Situated just over the river Thames from Windsor, Eton is best known for its world famous ancient public school, which was attended by both Prince Harry and William, and many.....

A picture of Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough (5 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction N)

An exquisite feature of the town is the Norman Church of St.Mary, the church shows restoration work from the 13th and 14th centuries and a modern spire built during the early part of the 20th century...

The war memorial, Dorchester-on-Thames

Dorchester-on-Thames (74 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)

This is a delightful village set beside the River Thames at a point where the historic river is joined by the lesser known River Thame. The village is renowned for its Abbey.....

St Giles Church, Stoke Poges

Stoke Poges (4 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction E)

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Recommended attractions near Henley on Thames

A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)

This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and.....

Side view of the main building at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction N)

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The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction W)

Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include.....

A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW)

Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival.....

West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NE)

Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion...

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction E)

This great house built for the Dukes of Buckinghamshire in the 1850's by Charles Barry overlooks the lovely wooded banks of the.....

Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE)

This was the home of Benjamin Disraeli(1804-81) who lived here with his wife from 1848 until his death in 1881. The couple loved.....

Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)

Dorney Court is unusual in that it has passed by direct descent, father to son, through 13 generations of the Palmer family in.....

Legoland, Windsor

Legoland, Windsor (58 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)

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Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village (56 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)

For many the idyll of rural life as it was in the 1930's has gone forever, but it's charm can be re-discovered at Bekonscot Model.....

Wellington Country Park, Hampshire

Wellington Country Park (1 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)

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Life Guards Band

Windsor Castle (170 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction E)

Apart from being the largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor is arguably the best known, and on any visit to the town, it.....

A picture of Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW)

The wonderful abbey church of St.Peter and St.Paul has a history stretching back to the year 634, but the church we see today.....

Virginia Water Lake, Virginia Water, Surrey.

Virginia Water Lake (16 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction SE)

Originally little more than a stream, Virginia Water Lake was begun in 1746 by William, Duke of Cumberland who was then Ranger of.....

Punch Bowl...in Valley Gardens...walk around Virginia Water Lake

Valley Gardens (4 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE)

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'Day Out With Thomas' at Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

Didcot Railway Centre (39 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction W)

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunels's.....

Coombe Hill, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Coombe Hill (4 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction N)

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Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.

Long Crendon Courthouse (2 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction N)

Long Crendon is a beautiful Buckinghamshire village which is possibly best know for its stunning 15th century Courthouse, given.....

St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough

St Michael's Abbey (2 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction S)

ST. Michael's Abbey is a beautiful Abbey Church built in the peace and tranquillity of the English countryside by the French.....

The Summer house

The Vyne (17 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SW)

This house stands on a spot where once there may have been a Roman inn or villa. The name means "house of wine" which is a very.....


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