United Kingdom Temple Island, Henley-on-Thames

Temple Island, located about 2 kilometres downstream from Henley-on-Thames and it serves as the starting point for rowers in the famous Henley Regatta. It is also used as a wedding location. English architect James Wyatt was commissioned by the Freeman Family and constructed in 1771 as a fishing lodge for their home, the Fawley Court, for which Christopher Wren was the main architect and Capability Brown was the garden designer.

The statue of a nymph under the stone cupola was added as part of alteration, made necessary by a change in the level of water in the Thames, by the Mackenzie family who acquired it with Fawley Court in the 1800s.

The statue and cupola are lit up at night but a shot from the bank of the Thames during a gentle stroll is easier. Night time from a boat is a real challenge

Just cross the bridge, walking away from the town and head downstream. There are some great views on some of the defined walks in the area.