I retired to Henley on Thames 6 years ago and am now disabled with a blue badge. I was hoping to…read morepark in a disabled river front position for no more than a hour to enjoy the view as I can only walk 10-20 yards. But NO, the only river front parking spaces are all privately owned. I think it is disgraceful that local disabled residents in Henley are unable to park on the river front to get some enjoyment away from our 4 walls. Regards John Stacey

Your mileage may vary depending on your age and income…read more No doubt, the Town Council have the best interest of Henley (choke) in place - especially when it comes to ensuring that the traditional is not overcome by the modern. At least that seems to be the case until certain areas (cough) are up for development and then objective and sometimes become subjective (splutter). They embody all that is great (wheeze) and all that is bad (groan) about an elected small town council. Have a flick through the online versions of the Henley Standard and make your own mind up.

It's a Post Office, and not a bad one at that…read more They can have up to four counters open, but two is the usual. As a result, the queues can be enormous - stretching through the post office and out through the front shop too. As the only Post Office for miles around, I daren't criticize it too much. The staff are always helpful and the layout is clean with a well-stocked front shop. (Not so good if you've got kids with you, as they have a good array of sweets, toys and magazines). You may get lucky and manage to park on the opposite side of the road. If not, you'll have to lug your parcels half a mile from the nearest car-park.

Greys Court is a Tudor country house and gardens in the southern Chiltern Hills at Rotherfield…read moreGreys, near Henley-on-Thames in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Now owned by the National Trust, and is open to the public. The mainly Tudor-style house has a courtyard and gardens. The walled gardens contain old-fashioned roses and wisteria, an ornamental vegetable garden, maze (laid to grass with brick paths, dedicated by Archbishop Robert Runcie on 12 October 1981) and ice house. Some of this property is undergoing restoration at the moment. The wisteria garden is over 100 years old and amazing to walk through. Take time to explore this beautiful property and the grounds. It is today a working farm and there are beautiful patches of wild flowers and blue bells to walk through during spring. There is a tea house here that serves food and drinks. This is spectacular English countryside well worth exploring.

Gorgeously kept and overflowing with charm - Grey's Court is well worth a visit on a beautiful…read moresummery English day. Parking is easy and on certain days you may find yourself surrounded by grazing sheep - further adding to the Elizabethan style of the manor. Strolling through a well lit house packed with old memorabilia and antique furniture, it's easy to lose yourself. The gardens are stunning, and throughout the grounds there are lovely surprises and beautiful reminders of a time that once was. Trust.