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Henley-on-Thames is a beautiful town in Southern UK accessible through land and, more popularly, via the ships cruising  on the river Thames. Well known for The Henley Bridge, tourists visit this magnificent 18th century.

But aside from the magnificent built structures, Henley-on-Thames is a popular tourist destination during the summer season. One event is especially exceptional in the calendar of the locals as they celebrate the Henley Food Festival.

On the day of the festival, cruises that come from Benson as well as Chertsey visit the town to allow tourists to enjoy great food in town. Every year, Henley-on-Thames features some of the country’s best chefs to ensure that the quality is beyond par. The festival also features a competition for amateur chefs so that they could be recognized among the best in the region. The said festival is complemented with live music and free taste of food in the competition and exhibition.

The town is also popular for The Henley Royal Regatta. This is an annual regatta competition featuring the best sportsmen coming from different colleges in the UK as well different rowing clubs in town and other parts of the county. The competition is a well known event even before 1851 when the competition was given the Royal title. The competition is held on the straight portion of the River Thames.

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