Experience Exquisite England In A Way That Even Makes The English Envious You can delight in the very best with Humphreys of Henley
Humphreys of Henley delivers the only dedicated concierge service that discerning visitors trust. We excite and delight our visitors with quintessentially English experiences in the countryside. There is so much to see and do and, when you do it in style, you will appreciate why we love living here and sharing it with you. Your itinerary will reflect your passions from flying magnificent birds of prey to relaxing on a luxury river cruise down the historical River Thames; and watching opera in a stunning English estate to a taking a private tour of Queen Elizabeth s favourite residence, Windsor Castle. Humphreys of Henley guarantee your peace of mind and wonderful memories: Imaginative bespoke itineraries Door to door luxury chauffeur service in helicopter, car and boat Personal professional chef and menu design Recommending and reserving accommodation and dining Professional photographer to capture your best moments and transfer them to a personal photobook Your guide to English society etiquette from a member of the British aristocracy Personal concierge service Contact us to create your day:
The Noble Art of Falconry and Hawking Thank you so much for creating a day that we will never forget. Experiencing so many birds with Dave, we had a day full of joy and great memories. We can t wait to see the pictures. R Steele November 2016 Experience the majesty of our indigenous birds of prey, as you get up close and personal with some of the most magnificent birds in the skies Step back in time as you meet and spend time with magnificent birds of prey and Dave, their handler. You will have an unrivalled opportunity to experience the power, elegance and grace of these amazing birds of prey. You won t be watching from afar, you will handle, feed and fly a stunning array of different birds, to have a full appreciation of this royal sport that has been enjoyed by our Kings and Queens through history. You will see what birds of prey are designed for, and appreciate their natural behaviours and witness some truly breath-taking flying. This is an amazing opportunity to watch the Harris Hawks, Owls and Falcons demonstrate their exceptional skills. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Henley by car or helicopter Observe, handle and feed a selection of magnificent birds of prey on a private estate A delicious lunch on the estate or the local coaching inn Prices from 250 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Life in the Country: The Mastery of Shooting Clays A job well done! I hope this message brings a smile to your face in knowing your efforts and care had an amazing impact on making lasting memories of our English experience in the country. A Kleber Dec 2016 Imagine living the life of the English gentry for a day, pursuing the sport of kings and queens through the generations: the Humphreys team will make it happen for you With the combination of a beautiful setting and private woodland lodge, expert instruction and a warm welcome you will experience the perfect shooting. Whatever your level or experience you will finish your day feeling like an expert. You can t fail to have a fabulous time whether you choose a morning of clays with an instructor or a fabulous simulated clay shoot, interspersed with a delicious breakfast and lunch. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to private estate by car or helicopter Private clay pigeon shooting with expert instruction Delicious breakfast/lunch served in lodge or manor house Additional activities can include archery and falconry Prices from 490 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Horse riding in the idyllic Chilterns countryside It was a wonderful ride, and the rain clouds cleared right before we arrived at the stable. Lots of fun! Thank you. D Pagliara Oct 2016 No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle Winston Churchill Will you choose riding through the magnificent parkland of Windsor Great Park, with ancient oak forests and wide open deer parks, under the distant gaze of the beautiful English castle? There is a choice of beautiful routes through the park and you will receive all the guidance that you need to spend an idyllic two hours taking in the splendour of the Great Park. Or will you prefer riding through the heart of the Oxfordshire Chilterns countryside, surrounded by beautiful rural woodland and parkland? It is all off road and you will ride through some of the most beautiful Chilterns countryside with an experienced guide to ensure that you enjoy it to the full. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to riding school by car or helicopter Private or group hack Delicious Lunch at a traditional country inn If you are an experienced rider and wish to ride out with one of the local hunts, we will happily arrange that for you subject to dates and availability. Prices from 120 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
A Polo Masterclass: learn the sport of kings Learn the skills and gain a fascinating insight into polo, the magnificent sport of kings We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to learn the skills and tactics of one of the most exciting sports at the premier home of polo, the Guards Polo Club. You will be following in the footsteps of the finest players in the sport on the high goal polo pitches, where you can soak up the atmosphere and master the skills. Your experience will include stick management practice on a wooden horse and live action on a polo pony. You will also be introduced to the history of Guards Polo Club and enjoy refreshments on site. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Ascot by car or helicopter Introduction to Guards Polo Club, the centre of European polo Expert tuition and practice opportunities Watch the professionals at work: follow your morning tuition with ringside seats to enjoy the thrill of an afternoon of high goal polo Prices from 350 +VAT per person We will highly recommend you to anyone travelling to the area. We appreciate your attention to detail and hopefully will have the opportunity to return to the Chilterns and use your fantastic service again! J Delebo Nov 2016 Contact us to create your day:
Foraging and Dining on a Country Estate We had the best meal we ve had on our trip thus far. Wow! You have taken such good care of us, thank you. T Gressette May 2017 Our guests love of gardens, history and food has inspired us to create a day which incorporates all three, making a truly unique and memorable experience. Guided Tour of the Manor House You are personally invited to a private tour of one of the oldest English estates in the country. Your host follows in the footsteps of many generations of his family living on the estate, and he will share the stories of growing up in a house with so much history and so many stories to tell. Foraging in the Estate You can then make the most of the stunning parkland and woodland as you are guided by an expert forager who will help you to find the fabulous wild ingredients growing on the estate. Foraging is a growing passion and interest as the experts love to share their knowledge of wild growing food and how to create delicious meals from what you find. Lunch in the Manor House We are delighted to invite you to re-join your host for a delicious lunch in the main dining room, your lunch will include some of what you have foraged, so you can enjoy feasting on the results of your morning exploration. Prices from 850 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Royalty Through the Ages: A Private Tour of Windsor Castle I would recommend you to anyone, your service cannot be faulted Ian Clout July 2017 Immerse yourself in our incredible royal history through the ages and soak up the splendour of Queen Elizabeth s favourite home We are delighted to offer you a truly memorable way of experiencing Windsor Castle, a private tour of the State Apartments with an expert guide. Your tour will take you on a journey through 1,000 years of royal history including the Dolls House and stunning State Rooms. You discover how William the Conqueror s wooden castle was rebuilt by Edward III as a stone fortress with magnificent apartments, how Charles II set out to rival the Versailles of his cousin Louis XIV, while George IV filled the rooms with outstanding works of art and gave the Castle its famous skyline. Your guide will bring the Castle alive as he shares the stories and the history of the Queen s favourite residence. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Henley by car or helicopter Your personal expert guide for the day Access to rooms not usually open to the general public Prices from 160 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Take to the Skies in a Tiger Moth Thank you for organising a wonderful 4 days. Mike loved the tiger moth flight! S Folwell July 2016 Take to the skies and step back in time as you take off in an iconic Tiger Moth - you will be in control by the time you land! Take off with a flying lesson in a vintage de Havilland Tiger Moth, where you can fly yourself over the stunning English countryside from the open cockpit of this beautiful biplane. Why not take a leisurely tour along the majestic Thames, or fly serenely over the architectural wonders of Oxford or the stunning Highclere Castle, home to Downton Abbey? You ll never forget the beauty of the Chilterns from the air as you watch your personal footage when you are back on terra firma. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Henley by car or helicopter A short briefing with your highly experienced instructor Fly the Tiger Moth yourself, or if you prefer, simply immerse yourself in the moment and take in the delightful Oxfordshire scenery from this unique vantage point For the complete Tiger Moth experience, ask your instructor to perform a few gentle biplane aerobatics before you return to your traditional grass airfield Once safely back on firm ground, enjoy a delicious champagne picnic Prices from 470 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Take to the Skies in a Hot Air Balloon Everything was splendid. We very much appreciate your fast action in setting up the day. Could not have enjoyed ourselves more thanks to you. J Cunningham June 2016 Embark on a memorable hot air balloon flight and prepare to be wowed by the stunning scenery of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside Experience the truly unique feeling as you float majestically up to the sky. The peace and tranquility is matched only by the spectacular thrill of seeing the world from this birds-eye perspective for the very first time. You may wish to launch from your own land, or another site of your choice, subject to the pilot s approval. After the flight you will be served with chilled Champagne and presented with your personal flight certificate. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Henley by car or helicopter Meet the pilot and other flyers or take a private flight of your own Soak up the breathtaking views Enjoy a champagne picnic on return Prices from 180 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
An Aristocratic Time in the Country Thank you for our wonderful day, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A special thanks to all of whom superseded our expectations, truly exceptional in every sense. We look forward to using your services again in the future. P Connors July 2017 A romantic dinner or a family lunch with a difference, Humphreys of Henley offers you the opportunity to have a private function at a stunning stately manor house. Do you love the idea of spending a day filled with traditional country pursuits, enjoying it all with friends and family in a stunning stately home, whose walls could share more secrets than most of us could imagine? Your hosts and owners of your estate for the day will provide the warmest welcome, offer a personal guided tour of their home and will be delighted to invite you to join them for lunch and afternoon tea. Learn to prepare and bake a quintessential afternoon tea with your personal chef, before sampling the delicious results. You can make the most of having the run of the house for the day, from warming up by the wonderful fire in the kitchen to a quick game in the Billiards Room when you choose. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Henley by car or helicopter Private tour of the house, access to rooms not usually open to the general public Your private chef preparing your personal menu Lunch and afternoon tea in the family dining room The option to partake in clay shooting, archery, falconry and tractor driving Prices from 350 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Magic & Mystery in Oxford: Harry Potter and Inspector Morse We had a truly amazing experience! Every detail was attended to and the whole adventure was complete perfection. Much thanks to you for dealing with all of our schedule changes and moving parts. C Beck July 2017 Immerse yourself in the murder, mystery and history of one of the most famous cities in the world Your tour of Oxford will be an experience to remember and you will probably struggle to pick a highlight from the breath-taking historic buildings, the instantly recognisable locations from Morse, Lewis and Harry Potter and the iconic Randolph Hotel. Having wandered through the stunning streets, you can choose to see the city from a beautiful river launch, glass of wine in hand, you take in a fascinating stretch of River as you cruise down the university regatta course towards quaint Iffley village. You ll pass ancient Folly Bridge, Christchurch College and Meadows and the university rowing houses. Rowing eights, punts, university boats and large pleasure cruisers come together in a lively display of all that the river has to offer. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Oxford by car or helicopter Your personal chauffeur and expert guide Entertaining and informative guide through the best of Oxford history and locations, whichever is your preferred choice Reservations for a delicious lunch and afternoon tea Option to relax on a luxury guided river cruise Prices from 390 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Highclere Castle: Experience The Upstairs and Downstairs of Downton Abbey Thank you very much. Lunch was wonderful and the view is to die for. S Guttridge July 2016 From the Lord of the Manor to the Ladies Maid: discover their lifestyles with the behind the scenes tour of the real Downton Abbey Highclere Castle is one of England's most beautiful Victorian Castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland. Immerse yourself in the glamour, the emotion and the beauty of Downton Abbey as you follow in the footsteps of the Crawley family and their servants. Public or private, your tour will bring the castle alive as you compare the real lives of the Carnarvon family to the fictional stories of Lord and Lady Grantham. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Highclere by car or helicopter Personal tour of the Castle Your personal chauffeur and expert guide Reservation for lunch and afternoon tea The option to partake in the country pursuits enjoyed by both families Prices from 250 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Life in the Country: The Game is Afoot Thank you so much for organising such a splendid and successful day on Friday last, we and all our guests so much enjoyed the day and experience. D Marcuse June 2015 Embrace the English country lifestyle for a day. Humphreys of Henley offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in English country life and experience a full day s game shoot Humphreys of Henley offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in English country life and experience a full day s game shooting. Set in stunning Chiltern estates with unrivalled views of the English countryside and only a 20 minute helicopter ride or an hour s drive from London, you can embrace the English country lifestyle for a day. These days are for guns of any level of experience and subject to available shooting days. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to private estate by car or helicopter Full day s game shooting with instructor/loader and all equipment Delicious breakfast, elevenses and lunch served in the shooting lodge Prices from 1000 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day:
Luxury on Location: Investigate Midsomer The tour was perfect. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Gary, our driver, was also a hit with us and added to the experience J Delebo Nov 2016 Personal, imaginative and authentic: the most engaging tour of Midsomer that you will find The beauty of the villages in the Chilterns make it hard to believe that they have played host to some of the most imaginative murders seen on TV. The investigative styles have been equally varied from Miss Marple to Inspector Lewis, as they have pursued the perpetrators from Hambleden to Turville. Let us guide you, very safely, through these stunning English villages, providing the stories behind the facades and sharing the very best venues for a revitalising coffee and a heart-warming lunch. Create your own experience. Your chauffeur and your guide will bring every location to life and ensure that you don t miss a thing. Available all year. Collection from hotel or home and chauffeured to Midsomer by car or helicopter Personal tours of the microbrewery and other private locations Your personal chauffeur and expert guide Chat with some of the real-life villagers who appeared as extras Delicious lunch in a Midsomer inn with a fictional and factual criminal past Prices from 450 +VAT per person Contact us to create your day: