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Henley-on-Thames sits at a broad, navigable point of the river where the landscapes of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire meet at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. While its identity is tied to the 1.3-mile straight stretch of water that hosts the Royal Regatta every summer, day-to-day life revolves around a historic market square and a grid of streets lined with flint and brick architecture dating back to the 12th century. It is a practical hub for the surrounding villages, supported by a branch line train service that connects to the main line at Twyford, making the journey into London Paddington just under an hour. Beyond the riverside paths, the town is defined by its topography; the high ground of Fairmile and Gravel Hill provides immediate access to ancient woodland and chalk downland, while the town centre remains compact enough to navigate entirely on foot. Though it has evolved into a sophisticated town with a steady influx of independent shops and an active Three Tuns-style pub culture, it retains the grounded feel of a working riverside settlement that has spent centuries managing the ebb and flow of the Thames.