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HENLEY-ON-THAMES – Stories painted on the Thames shore

by Oana Silviana
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If you have chosen your holiday in England this year, or if you plan on choosing it for the next year, add to your tourist map Oxfordshire region. Henley on Thames is one of the most beautiful cities in England, recently voted by Times magazine as one of the best places to live in England if you want to get rid of the crowded city life for  a quieter one in a rural area.

On the Thames shore, walking area

On the Thames shore, walking area

Henley on Thames recently received Britain in Bloom medal  from the Royal Horticultural Society, because this small community in Henley has made it a real oasis of tranquility, becoming a small natural paradise that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists every year.

Positioned along the Thames River and surrounded by wooded hills and green fields, Henley invites you to relaxation, long lunches and all types of shopping.

On the Thames shore, walking area

On the Thames shore, walking area

Henley on Thames is the town where you have to enjoy the green areas. So plan a picnic here, rent a boat and ride on the Thames or just take a folding chair with you and admire the scenery.

On the Thames shore

On the Thames shore

The old and historical area of ​​the gorgeous town is just a few steps  away from the river. The main street has many Georgian buildings that cover older buildings. Among the most beautiful buildings of historical and architectural interest are St. Mary, City Hall, the city center square and the Century Stone Bridge.

St.Mary Church, with the old clock

St.Mary Church, with the old clock

Center of Henley on Thames

Center of Henley on Thames

If you are hungry or thirsty or you just want to enjoy the ambience of the city, the paved market square from the center offers you small fairytale cafes  that tempt you with all sorts of traditional delights – from cakes to coffee or tea.

Walking on the narrow streets will make you discover all sorts of old architectures, styles and different ornaments.

The Queen Victoria, one of the oldest restaurants in town

The Queen Victoria, one of the oldest restaurants in town

Walking area, the center of the town

Walking area, the center of the town

Henley-on-Thames fascinated me because all the buildings tell a story, every showcase sent me to the puppets of the last century, the landscapes urge you to dream, and the stylish and narrow streets, located not far from the center … invite you to discover a labyrinth of other smaller stories where the new blends harmoniously with the old 16th-17th centuries.

Signs for orientation, in the center of the town

Signs for orientation, in the center of the town

Christ Church, Henley on Thames

Christ Church, Henley on Thames

View on the Thames shore, Henley on Thames

View on the Thames shore, Henley on Thames

View on the Thames shore, Henley on Thames

View on the Thames shore, Henley on Thames

Get back here at least once! Swans and ducks are just waiting to greet you from the Thames shore. See you soon! 🙂

Fairytale Traveller

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