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HARMONY IN HENLEY

Our twice-postponed cruise to Norway was finally cancelled, so we decided instead on another holiday-at-home year. We’d heard great reports about Swiss Farm Touring & Camping, within easy walking distance of Henley-on-Thames, and opted to make this a relaxing trip over a four-night stay.

Henley has an excellent train link to the village of Taplow and there are bus stops at the entrance to the site, one service going towards Reading and the other in the opposite direction to Marlow, which fitted our travel requirements perfectly.

Celebrities and regattas

Following a restful first night at this peaceful site, we decided to explore the historic town of Henley-on-Thames, with its many independent shops and great choice of cafés and restaurants.

After enjoying a little retail therapy, we took to the Thames Path National Trail, which has views of the Grade I listed, five-arched Henley Bridge, built in 1786. The riverside

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