Take an opportunity to explore the stories of the river, the town of Henley, the international sport of rowing in one of the UK’s leading independent museums, situated alongside the river in Henley on Thames.
The museum is home to the nation's rowing collection as well as more than 35,000 objects, which include gold coins from the Iron Age, Olympic medals, and an Anglo-Saxon log boat, among many other things. Despite this, the museum seems spacious and offers ample area for leisurely browsing without feeling crowded.
It’s a great place for families too. The museum includes a Wind the Willows 3D experience, a small Willows play area for youngsters, interactive games, fancy dress, and pathways in the main galleries. There are also a variety of children's workshops and family events, including a weekly under-fives group called Tiddlers.
There's also a shop specialising in children’s books and games, fashion and craft, and a café overlooking Mill Meadows which sells cakes made by an award-wining local baker.