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Henley Eyes £3m Culture Prize
16 Mar
Summary
- Henley-on-Thames seeks to be UK's first Town of Culture.
- The winning town receives £3m for arts and local culture.
- Henley competes with Banbury and Berkshire towns for the title.
Henley-on-Thames has officially entered the competition to be named the UK's first Town of Culture. This follows Banbury's earlier entry, with both Oxfordshire towns now in contention for the national title.
The winning town will be tasked with developing and delivering a year-long cultural program. Henley's bid highlights its diverse local creativity, from community theatre to heritage projects, aiming to impress judges beyond its well-known festivals.
Securing the title comes with a substantial £3 million investment dedicated to enhancing local arts and culture. Henley is competing against other towns, including those in Berkshire, making for an engaging regional contest.
