The River Centre - a snapshot 

Operating 7 days a week

At the heart of the offer 

• SEN offering

• Resident discounts and accessible pricing

• Social and community hub space

• Affordably priced, nutritious food and drink offering

• Open to the community, free areas and activities, zoned with pay-to-play activities

Leisure and Entertainment:

• Trampoline/foam zone, a spring-fit area for children and adults

• Four lane bowling alley

• Virtual Reality laser tag

• Augmented game climbing wall

• Soft play for ages 2–12, with a focus on 4+ children who are not catered for by existing toddler-only offers

• Outdoor climbing facilities for toddlers and beyond

• Exercise classes

• Outdoor basketball court

• Outdoor splash pad

The arts:

• The (proposed) George Harrison Community Room

• The Henley River and Rowing Museum

• Event and community space

• The (proposed) Dhani Harrison community recording studio, for hobbyists, songwriters, and beginners

• The River Series

• Venue for the UK’s up and coming artists

• Classes music, arts, literature

Future-facing elements:

• Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Wing including educational clubs for all ages

• Green and environmental innovation positioning Henley’s River Centre as one of the global leaders in sustainable leisure

Enterprise:

• Studios, incorporating public services for Henley’s growing population

• Coworking as a vibrant ecosystem
  
  

Food and drink:

• Four different areas; the Refuel Cafe, the Sky Deck, the Nosh Nook, the Hydration Zone
  
  

Open Access Community Features:

• A range of practical, everyday amenities hosted on the grounds

Staffing aims:

• Employment opportunities for local students and young people, including those with athletic backgrounds, expanding options beyond traditional hospitality roles

• Apprenticeships in culinary, leisure and business management