Bite-size break.
Over the bridge, The Angel pub, a little spot of
Henley paradise
It’s famous for July’s regatta, but there’s more to handsome Henley on Thames than toffs and Pimm’s. Les Dunn discovers its delights, from farmyard cheese toasties to seriously talented chefs and world-class gin. Hooray!
With its carefree pleasure-town atmosphere and handsome red-brick Georgian buildings, Henley will reward you for starting your visit with an aimless summer stroll. On Duke Street, you might find your progress impeded by the queue outside The Scoop Room (gelatohenley.co.uk). The sensible thing is to stop and join them, your reward luscious homemade ices such as stracciatella and cherry sorbet.