Retirement properties in Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames’ picturesque setting in Oxfordshire’s countryside comes with an excellent selection of amenities, from healthcare to shopping.

• Groceries - Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supply most of the town’s fresh produce, with a few mini markets and convenience stores throughout the centre.
• Healthcare - Townlands Memorial Hospital serves most of the town’s medical needs, including outpatient services and GP services. Several opticians, dentists, and pharmacies are also easy to access throughout the town.
• Shops - The town centre has plenty of charming independent boutiques and shops, as well as regular markets and opportunities for antiquing.

Henley-on-Thames offers something for everyone, whether you love long walks through nature or browsing museums, or people-watching through café windows with a warm cuppa, there’s something for you in Henley.

• Explore the town, with a historic church, town hall, and marketplace, as well as an award-winning River and Rowing Museum.
• Enjoy the annual Royal Regatta, which sees some of the world's finest rowers take to the River Thames every summer.
• Markets every Thursday, with the weekly Charter Market combining with a Farmers Market on the fourth Thursday of the month for added variety.

If you’re looking to stay active in retirement, Henley-on-Thames has an abundance of opportunities for all abilities.

• Stroll along the River Thames or through Mill Meadows Park to get some fresh air without leaving the town centre. You can also enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding, as well as the more famous pastime of the town—rowing!
• Take a drive to the heart of the Chilterns National Landscape, or Warburg Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy the breathtaking greenery of the countryside and woodlands.
• Explore the surrounding towns and villages, each with their own unique history to explore, as well as shops and cafes for when you fancy a rest.

Henley-on-Thames’ town centre is easy to navigate on foot, with good connections to public transport nearby.

• By car - The town sits at the intersection of several significant roads like the A4130 and A321, connecting locals to larger settlements like Maidenhead, Reading, Slough, High Wycombe, and further afield.
• By bus - You can easily explore surrounding areas without a car, as local buses travel to High Wycombe, Watlington, and Reading.
• By rail - The local station provides trains to Twyford, stopping at Shiplake and Wargrave. From Twyford you can catch trains to London and further afield.