The 800-metre regatta course takes place upstream, from the 'Old Blades' to the 'Hole in the Wall.' The origins of this event can be traced back to the late 1850s when it began as the Henley Rowing Club Boat Races. In 1887, its name evolved to Henley Town Regatta, and subsequently, the term 'Visitor' was incorporated to signify that the Regatta welcomed participants from clubs outside of Henley.