SATURDAY 25TH JULY 2026When and Where:
25th July 2026
6.45pm
Henley Rowing Club
Distance:
1.5km
Entry Fee:
From £20
Information:
Minimum age 18
Wetsuits Optional
Looking for a unique way to spend a Saturday night? Join us for the Club to Pub 1.5km swim in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, swimming from Henley Rowing Club to the historic Angel on the Bridge. On arrival at the pub you will be presented with a well-earned bottle of beer and a bottle opening medal, and will celebrate your achievement with a BBQ on the terrace.
The 1.5km swim starts at Henley Rowing Club. The first 400m is upstream towards Marsh lock. Swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys and hug the Mill Meadow bank, travelling downstream all the way to the Angel on the Bridge.
We are really happy to be working with the charity Level Water in 2026. Level
Water give children with disabilities the opportunity to learn to swim, and believe that from physical development to social and emotional confidence, swimming is a vehicle to change their lives for the better. To create long-lasting impact, and make this happen, the charity unites and collaborates with teachers, families, fundraisers, pools, supporters, governing bodies – and children with disabilities, helping the whole industry to share this mission.
Sign up for a charity place, and pledge to fundraise for Level Water and to help with their incredible work.
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 and Mixed Wave 2 are both 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.
We are pleased to be working with Level Water as our Official Charity Partner. Level Water provides 1-to-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. Life changing lessons that teach them the essential skills to learn to swim and fall in love with the water. You can sign up for a discounted £20 charity place, and pledge to fundraise at least £200 to help with their incredible work.
You are also welcome to buy your own place, and swim for your preferred charity.
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+
The Club to Pub course is 1.5km. The first 400m are upstream, you will then turn around 2 large buoys, and complete the last 1100m downstream.
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.
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.
We have set up a Facebook Forum called Henley Swim Chatter, where you are able to discuss anything with fellow swimmers from nutrition and training tips to event transport. There is also a Facebook Event page where news and updates specific to the Club to Pub will be posted.
Yes! If you would like to volunteer at the Club to Pub please use this link to leave us your details and availability and we will be in touch.
If you volunteer at one event (5 hours +), you will receive a FREE entry into one of our other events. (For a Thames Marathon / Thames Half Marathon entry or your place is free after volunteering at two events).
