Club to Pub
HS
From Henley Swim
Saturday 26th July 2025
Past event
18:45
Henley-on-Thames
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Club to Pub, organized by Henley Swim, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the picturesque Henley-on-Thames! This exhilarating event invites you to join in a fun and unique 1.5km swim that starts at the iconic Henley Rowing Club. Participants will kick off with a challenging 400m upstream swim towards Marsh Lock before turning around two large marker buoys. Then, it’s time to cruise down the scenic Mill Meadow bank, enjoying the thrill of swimming downstream all the way to the Angel on the Bridge pub, renowned for its stunning terrace overlooking the Thames.
Once you reach the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a well-deserved bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and a unique bottle-opener medal to commemorate your achievement. The celebration continues with an after-party and BBQ (pre-order only), providing the perfect opportunity to relax, soak up the atmosphere, and cheer on fellow swimmers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic Saturday night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the joy of having swum to the pub! Join us for an event that combines sport, fun, and the beautiful backdrop of Henley-on-Thames.
Once you reach the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a well-deserved bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and a unique bottle-opener medal to commemorate your achievement. The celebration continues with an after-party and BBQ (pre-order only), providing the perfect opportunity to relax, soak up the atmosphere, and cheer on fellow swimmers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic Saturday night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the joy of having swum to the pub! Join us for an event that combines sport, fun, and the beautiful backdrop of Henley-on-Thames.
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The Club to Pub course is a 1.5km swim to the pub. The first 400m are upstream, you will then turn around 2 large buoys, and complete the last 1100m downstream. Celebrate your achievement with the after-party and BBQ at the Angel on the Bridge pub
The pre-event information pack will be sent our approx 6 weeks in advance of the event. Registration is at Henley Rowing Club on the day of the event. A water taxi is available from the Angel o the Bridge pub back to the rowing club to collect belongings, access showers etc.
The start takes place at Henley Rowing Club. The finish is across the river at the Angel on the Bridge.
After your swim you can either walk the 700m back to the Club, or make use of the River Taxi service which will ferry people between the club and the pub. You can purchase unlimited river taxi trips for yourself and your spectators in the entry process.
After your swim you can either walk the 700m back to the Club, or make use of the River Taxi service which will ferry people between the club and the pub. You can purchase unlimited river taxi trips for yourself and your spectators in the entry process.
If you are planning on racing hard, and expect to finish in the top 100 swimmers, please select the performance wave. All other swimmers, both competitive and leisurely, can select between a male, female or mixed wave. Mixed Wave 1, 2 and 3 are mixed sex and mixed ability. If you are swimming with friends, please choose the same wave.
Placings will be issued after all the waves have finished, and will be separated into sex and age group categories, along with a non-wetsuit category and team prizes.
Placings will be issued after all the waves have finished, and will be separated into sex and age group categories, along with a non-wetsuit category and team prizes.
This summer swim event is ideal for the first-time open water swimmer. Our recommendation is that you are capable of comfortably carrying out regular continuous pool swims of 2km. Age 18+
Burgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers will be available. Food must be pre-ordered in advance, this can be done via the registration process. Unfortunately we may not be able to accommodate on the day requests. Your purchase will be available to collect from the BBQ at the Angel on the Bridge.
Organiser's description
How many people do you know that can say they have swum to the pub on a Saturday night?
This fun 1.5km swim will start at Henley Rowing Club with the first 400m an upstream swim towards Marsh lock, before swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys, and cruise down the Mill Meadow bank, swimming downstream all the way to the Angel on the Bridge pub - with THE best terrace in Henley, overlooking the Thames and the swim you have just completed!
Here you will be presented with your well earned bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and your unique bottle-opener medal, before joining the after party and BBQ (pre-order only). Stay a while to soak up the atmosphere, cheer other swimmers over the finish line and celebrate your achievement. A perfect Saturday night!
This fun 1.5km swim will start at Henley Rowing Club with the first 400m an upstream swim towards Marsh lock, before swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys, and cruise down the Mill Meadow bank, swimming downstream all the way to the Angel on the Bridge pub - with THE best terrace in Henley, overlooking the Thames and the swim you have just completed!
Here you will be presented with your well earned bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and your unique bottle-opener medal, before joining the after party and BBQ (pre-order only). Stay a while to soak up the atmosphere, cheer other swimmers over the finish line and celebrate your achievement. A perfect Saturday night!
Location
Henley-on-Thames RG9 3JD, UK
Club to Pub
HS
Henley Swim
Henley Swim has a range of open water swimming events, covering distances from 200m to 13km, at different times of day, upstream and downstream, wetsuit and non-wetsuit, from age 8 to 88. We cater for the requirements of everyone from the novice to the experienced swimmer.
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