Head of the River Race
Chiswick Bridge,  Great Chertsey Road,  W4 2SH
31st March 2007
Telephone: 01932 220 401
 
Location Map of Head of the River Race
 
The Head of the River Race is one of the classic races on the rowing calendar, a warm up for the Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race that follows the exact same course backwards, from Mortlake to Putney along the Thames. There are 420 crews in all, rowing down the 4.25 mile course, testing their willpower and teamwork in this uniquely macho sport. It is also a particularly nice stretch of the river, so even if you are not that excited by rowing, this is a really nice spot to enjoy a walk or a pint, and watch the boats glide past.
 
Visiting Head of the River Race
 
 
Opening Times
Starts at Mortlake at 15:45
 
Ticket Prices
Free
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Stamford Brook Tube (31 minutes)
Turnham Green Tube (31 minutes)
Railway Stations
Chiswick Railway Station (16 minutes)
Kew Gardens Railway Station (30 minutes)
 
 
 
Local Event Near Head of the River Race
 
 
London Event
Love London Recycled Sculpture Show
WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes,  SW13
18 minutes distance from Head of the River Race
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London Event
Christmas Trees: London Wetland Centre
WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes,  SW13
18 minutes distance from Head of the River Race
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Local Hotels Near Head of the River Race
 
 
London Hotels
Express by Holiday Inn London Hammersmith
124 King Street Hammersmith London,  W6
34 minutes distance from Head of the River Race
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London Hotels
Express by Holiday Inn London Earls Court
295 North End Road London,  W14
2.31 miles distance from Head of the River Race
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Local Leisure Near Head of the River Race
 
 
London Leisure
Dukes Meadows Golf Club
Great Chertsey Road,  W4
0 minutes distance from Head of the River Race
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Local Business Near Head of the River Race
 
 
London Business
Dukes Meadow Golf Club
Dukes Meadow,  Dan Mason Drive,  W4
10 minutes distance from Head of the River Race
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