Press Release

TV adventurer Charley Boorman supports River & Rowing Museum

Travel adventurer Charley Boorman will be in Henley to lend his support to the River & Rowing Museum, on November 24th. Members of the Museum’s patrons group – the Henley 100 Club – will be treated to a fascinating talk from Charley about his extraordinary career, and some of the incredible adventures he has had.

Since beginning his award winning travel series with actor Ewan McGregor, Charley has become one of the best known faces of modern TV adventuring. Biking overland from London to New York, via Europe and Asia, Charley’s love of motorcycles and racing also led him to take part in the Dakar Rally, one of the most dangerous motor races on earth!

Charley’s most recent expedition was to the USA , where he got into some tricky situations, from walking across lava fields next to a live volcano, to building an igloo in Alaska and bringing the rain to Death Valley Charley travelled from Hawaii to Alaska, and from Boston to LA.

When he isn’t travelling around the world, Charley supports a number of charities and is proud to be a UNICEF ambassador. As an educational charity, the River & Rowing Museum is very grateful for the support of its long term patrons, whose generosity enables the Museum to continue its work as an educational charity.

Ludo Keston, Director, River & Rowing Museum said:

“I am thrilled that Charley has offered his time to support our work at the River & Rowing Museum. As an educational charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to ensure we can continue our work with local schools and youth groups, as well as our ongoing outreach programme. We are looking forward to what I am sure will be a very entertaining event!”

Now safely back in the UK, Charley will be sharing some of his amazing adventures in an event not to be missed at the River & Rowing Museum.

For more information on this event, and how to join the Henley 100 club, please call: 01491 415623.

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Press Contact

Catherine Yoxall – Head of Marketing & Communications +44 01491 415642 [email protected]

Claire Woods – Project Assistant [email protected]

Editor’s notes

The River & Rowing Museum The River & Rowing Museum is one of the U.K’s leading independent museums. Situated in picturesque Henley-on-Thames, the family friendly museum has a permanent collection exploring the River Thames, the international sport of rowing, the town of Henley-on-Thames and the Wind in the Willows. In addition, the museum plays host to a number of visiting exhibitions, working with partners such as the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, the Hayward Gallery, Southbank and the National Portrait Gallery in London. The Museum is a registered educational charity, and welcomes over 114,000 visitors per year, including 20,000 children and adults who enjoy time in the purpose built learning centre.