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with the aims and the showcase for these aims is one
of the most successful agricultural shows in the
country – The Royal County of Berkshire Show. For over 100 years, The Royal County of Berkshire Show has been celebrating English country life. As well as showing classes, there is National show jumping in the main arena, the Livestock Grand Parade and the breathtaking Hot Air Balloon flight at the end of each day. All this plus food & cookery, arts & crafts, horse driving & pig showing, gardening, shops and more. |
ADVANCED TICKET OUTLETS We have a variety of ticket outlets that will be selling our Show tickets for us. These tickets will be available from the 1st August so be sure to find your local store. We have provided a list of area which have a variety of choices varying from Estate Agents to Country Stores, there is a place for everyone within Berkshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire. For more details please see the website including the counties divided up into specific areas; Abingdon, Andover, Basingstoke, Didcot, Hungerford, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oxford, Reading, Swindon, Wantage, Winchester and Wokingham. |
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BERKSHIRE IN SAXON WESSEX There were
nunneries at Reading and Cookham and elsewhere
minsters soon developed, from which to send
priests out into the countryside, at Kintbury,
Lambourn, Thatcham and White Waltham. Saxon
architecture is still extant in the county at
churches like Wickham and Boxford. The power
of Christian Wessex was so extensive that by
AD 829, its king, Egbert, became effective
ruler of all England.
There
was great rivalry between the Anglo-Saxon
kings, and areas of Berkshire changed
hands several times particularly between
Mercia and Wessex before a greater enemy,
the Norse Vikings arrived from
Scandinavia to challenge all of
them. Berkshire is the nearest Gateway into Wessex from London and the Royal Connection remains with the main Royal Castle at Windsor. |
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This area
was not part of Cerdic's Kingdom
If you click onto the
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Fax/ Email |
| BRACKNELL T.I.C | The
Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride,
Bracknell, RG12 1AQ |
| BRACKNELL FOREST T.I.C. | Easthampstead House,
Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AQ |
| MAIDENHEAD
T.I.C. |
St
Ives Road, Maidenhead Tel: +44 (0) 1628
796 502 email: click here Website: click here |
| MARLOW
T.I.C. |
31 High Street, Marlow , Tel: +44 (0) 1628 483 597 |
| NEWBURY
T.I.C. |
The
Wharf, Newbury Tel: +44 (0) 1635 30267
email: click here Website: click here |
| READING
T.I.C. |
Blagrave
Street,
Reading . Tel: +44 (0) 1189 566 226 |
| READING VISITOR CENTRE | Church House, Chain
St, Reading Tel: +44(0) 118 956 6226 |
| SLOUGH T.I.C. | One Stop Shop Visit
us in the Queensmere Centre, Slough, Berkshire.
Open: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays: 9am -
4.45pm. Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10am -
4.45pm. Saturdays: 9am - 1.30pm. |
| SLOUGH MUSEUM T.I.C. | 278/286 High Street,
Slough ,Berkshire, SL1 3UF. Opening
Hours/Admission Charges: Wednesdays to Saturdays: 11.30am - 4.00pm |
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| WENDOVER
T.I.C. |
The
Clock Tower, High Street, Wendover , Tel: +44
(0) 1296 696759 Website: click here |
| WINDSOR
T.I.C. |
24
High Street, Windsor , Tel: +44 (0) 1753 852 010 |
| WINDSOR CASTLE T.I.C | Windsor,
Berkshire
Opening Hours March - October, 9.45-17.15 (June:
9.45 - 4.00) (last admission 16.00) November -
February, 9.45-16.15, (last admission 15.00) |
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kingdom of Wessex & Royal Berkshire. The Royal
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| 21 South Street A more intimate venue than the larger Hexagon, South Street plays host to a wide variety of performers from avant-garde touring plays to Kathak dance companies. There are also regular comedy evenings and community groups of different kinds. |
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South
Street (near London Street), Reading SOUTH STREET CLICK |
tel: 0118 9606060 |
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Abbey House (Reading)
During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the old abbey buildings at Reading, which her father had had converted for use as a Royal Palace, became commonly known as 'Abbey House'. Being only infrequently in residence herself, the Queen appears to have leased the complex to her faithful servant, Sir Francis Knollys, Treasurer of the Royal Household. Only the abbey's old inner gateway survived.The Inner Gateway is all that is left of the Abbey House complex. It is owned by Reading Borough Council, but is only open to the public on Annual Heritage Open Days. |
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Abbey
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| The Abbey Mill Arch The
milling
of
corn was a lucrative business in Medieval
England and one of which Reading Abbey
took great advantage. Having access to the
a small natural stream, still called the
"Holy Brook," which runs through (and
under) the town, the monks built
themselves a strong stone mill, near the
bustling Abbey Wharf, in the late 12th
century. The sides of the Holy Brook were
artificially narrowed before the mill to
speed up the fast-flowing waters. These
turned the underside of the Abbey Mill
wheel at a point where the water-level
dropped some five feet to build up a head
of water. So successful was the business
that it outlasted the Abbey by four
hundred and twenty years!
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Though
most of the building has been demolished, the ancient
mill-arch still straddles the Holy Brook behind
Reading's Central Library in King's Road (where the
Abbey Stables once stood). |
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| Aldermaston Aldermaston Wharf was the site of
a fine Roman Villa, only the bathhouse of
which has survived .The
origin of the village's name is quite
obvious if you think about it: 'Alderman's
Town'. This was not today's borough
official, but the Saxon Ealdorman of
Berkshire. This man (the equivalent of an
Earl) was the predecessor of the County
Sheriff, the man who ruled Berkshire on
the King's behalf.
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Aldermaston
village
is situated is situated at the southern edge of the
flood-plain of the River Kennet, just where the ground
starts to rise into the higher ground below. It lies on
the A340 road which runs from the A4 road, ALDERMASTON VILLAGE CLICK |
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| Aldermaston Church Aldermaston Church was a Saxon Minster. The medieval Achard family, who entertained Henry III at the manor (1227), gave the parish church away to Sherborne (ie. Pamber) Priory (Hants) and consequently are all buried at Sparsholt. The church does contain a beautiful alabaster effigial monument to one of their successors, Sir George Forster and his wife (1530), and a fine set of hatchments of the Congreve family. |
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| Aldermaston
Court was the home of Berkshire's
rulers. Originally, as Aldermaston
House, it stood immediately alongside
the church. An early house was rebuilt
in 1636 by Sir Humphrey Forster. He
was a staunch Royalist during the
Civil War. This caused the
Parliamentary army to station troops
in the village to guard the Kennet
crossings before the Second Battle of
Newbury. Forster's house,
unfortunately, burnt down two hundred
years later. The place was not
completely gutted and the beautiful
figured wooden staircase was saved. In
1848, it was reinstalled at the new
Court, along with some old stained
glass and 15th century chimneys from
the original house. It is an
interesting place with an imposing
tower. The entrance gates to the park
were won in a card game from the owner
of Midgham House.
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The Manor House (NC)Aldermaston Park Aldermaston (Reading) RG7 4HXThe estate is currently owned by Blue Circle Cement, who have built sympathetic new lakeside offices there. The "Manor House" as the Court is now styled is a hotel and conference centre. |
Tel 01189 819333
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| Aldworth Church The tiny parish church at Aldworth contains numerous huge effigies of the De La Beche family. The figures are supposed to be life size representations, depicting knights all over seven feet tall. Known as the "Aldworth Giants", they were possibly erected by the most influential member of the family, Lord Nicholas De La Beche in the 1340s. Unfortunately many of the effigies were vandalised by Cromwell's men during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Many of the knights are missing the lower part of their legs, noses and arms, no doubt the easiest parts to break off. They were probably seen as a symbol of royalty by the parliamentarians, although many churches were ransacked in the same period. The churchyard was the scattering-place of the ashes of poet Laurence Binyon. There is a slate memorial. |
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Aldworth village is situated on the high ground
of the Berkshire Downs, just off the B4009 road from Newbury to
Streatley. |
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| Alexandra Gardens Alexandra Gardens is a good
place to begin your visit to Windsor as it offers
spectacular views of the castle on the hill. The
gardens were laid out in the early 1900s and they
still retain a Victorian charm which adds to the regal
atmosphere of Windsor. Before walking along the
promenade that takes you along the river and into
Windsor, there is plenty to enjoy in the Gardens
themselves. There are trampolines, a skate park, and a
café offering light refreshments.
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Barry Avenue,
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| Antwicks Manor
Although some form of dwelling has existed here since the Domesday Book (1086) and is believed to be the site of King John's hunting lodge (hence "Regis" in the name of the village), the original section of the present house is believed to date from around 1780. The house was moated until the late 1800s as was the custom in the manorial system. Between 1890 and 1905 during two changes of ownership, one of which was the wealthy Irish born racehorse owner Richard 'Boss' Croker, the house was remodelled and substantially enlarged. It is worthy of note that the Racing Illustrated in 1895 described the property as "few prettier places of the kind have we seen in the course of last summer's wanderings." |
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Letcombe Regis, Berkshire |
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| Arborfield The
village
of
Arborfield is centred around the
junction at Arborfield Cross.Near
to the site of Arborfield House,
once the seat of the Standen
family, stands the ruins of a 13th
century church, which used to
contain a rare type of font carved
from a solid block of wood with an
oak cover. This font, together
with a stained glass window, has
been removed to the present parish
church, which lies between the
River Loddon and the village. This
new church also contains an 18th
century tomb upon which lie the
alabaster figures of Edward
Standen, his wife and one of their
children. Arborfield Hall, which
has since been demolished, was
immortalised as the 'Old House at
Aberleigh' in Miss Mitford's Our
Village .
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| Ardington House Ardington
House
was
built in 1719 for Edward Clarke by the
Strong family, master masons at Oxford,
the great feature of the interior is the
staircase hall, which occupies the whole
centre of the house on the ground floor.
The pursuit of symmetry at Ardington has
led to a bold experiment of a sort seldom
attempted in English houses. A so-called
'imperial staircase' rises in two flights
on either side of the south door leading
to the garden, and returns to a single
flight to the upper landing. The twisted
oak balusters are of exactly the same
pattern as those of the more conventional
staircase at Britwell Salome and it is
possible that the Oxford joiner, Thomas
Fawcett, who worked at Woodperry, may have
been responsible for this spectacular feat
of workmanship.
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Ardington Near Wantage OX12 8Q ARDINGTON HOUSE CLICK |
Tel: 01235
821 566 Fax 01235 821 151 |
| Ascot Ascot was the centre of an
important Bronze Age cemetery consisting of a number
of Round Barrows. Unfortunately, these have almost all
been flattened and built upon. Only one survives, in
the middle of the Heatherwood Hospital complex. An old
story tells how they were the home of the mythical
‘Side-hill Winder’. This bovine creature had two legs
shorter than the others, so it could only live on the
side of hills or burial mounds. If you wanted to catch
one, you just had to chase it onto level ground where
it would fall over!The name Ascot is Saxon and derives
from ‘East Cote,’ the Eastern Cottage, probably a
reference to being east of the Royal estate at
Easthampstead (alias Yethampstead). Some have
suggested that it was the original of Sir Thomas
Malory’s ‘Astolat’ where, just prior to this period,
Sir Lancelot (of King Arthur fame) had stayed with the
loyal Sir Bernard and slept with his lovesick
daughter, Elaine the White.
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| Ascot Racecourse
Queen Anne liked nothing better than to hunt in Windsor Forest and it was in the early 18th century that she discovered for herself this open heathland which she thought an ideal place, not five miles from Windsor, for "horses to gallop at full stretch". She founded the famous race-course there in 1711. I n July 2004, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Ascot Racecourse, which enabled the main scheme to commence in October 2004 as planned Ascot Racecourse is delighted to announce that Royal Ascot will return to its Berkshire home in 2006. The Royal Meeting will run from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June 2006. The official opening will take place on the first day of the Royal Meeting |
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 Ascot Racecourse - Ascot SL5 7JX ASCOT RACECOURSE CLICK |
Tel 08707 227 227 |
| Ashbury Merlin the Magician is said to
have wandered aimlessly across the Hampshire and
Berkshire Downs during his many periods of madness. He
passed by Ashbury one day and turned a whole field of
sheep to stone. These Grey Wethers still litter the
roadside below Kingston Down. (They are actually
erratics carried along by prehistoric glaciers.)
Ashbury was in fact the original name of Alfred's
Castle which has been transferred to the village. It
means 'Ash Tree covered Fort'. It is an Iron Age
Hillfort which was reused in Roman times to enclose a
Roman villa. Even older is the unenclosed late Bronze
Age settlement on Tower Hill.
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| Ashbury Church The
first
church
at Ashbury was built for the Abbot of
Glastonbury sometime before AD 947
when it appears in the abbey
chronicles. A number of the Somerset
monks lived at Ashbury Manor which was
a monastic grange. The earliest part
of the present church is the 12th
century west end. It was probably
cruciform originally, with a central
tower, but has been much altered over
time. Most of the building is some
three hundred years younger, though
the chancel is 14th century and the
tower and north and south chapels are
13th century.
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| Ashbury Manor is arguably
one of the finest and most original manor houses in
the country. Dating from 1488, with later additions
and constructed of cut stone, chalk and brick under a
stone slate roof, the house has been sympathetically
maintained without significant alteration.Set back
from the rest of the village, the Manor has ample
reception and bedroom accommodation, together with an
attached cottage. Set to the east of the house are the
barns and outbuildings arranged around a large
courtyard with an impressive timber framed barn with
tiled roof. Ashbury Manor is a private residence.
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Ashdown House17th-century house perched on
the Berkshire Downs. Famous association with the
sister of King Charles I, Elizabeth of Bohemia, known
as 'The Winter Queen'. Important paintings
contemporary with the house. Spectacular rooftop views
over the gardens and Berkshire Downs. Includes an Iron
Age hill fort where King Alfred is thought to have
battled the Danes
Limited opening times. A National Trust Property |
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Estate Office Lambourn Hungerford Berkshire RG16 7RE Apr-Oct, Wed and Sat, 1400-1700. Guided tour only 1415,1515,1415. ASHDOWN HOUSE CLICK |
tel: 01488 72584 |
| Ashdown Park Ashdown
Park
was
the residence of the Earls of Craven. It
is said that, in 1662, the first Earl of
Craven was fleeing the plague in London on
a lone stallion, when he arrived,
exhausted, at his little used Berkshire
estates. It was on this beautiful spot on
the Berkshire Downs that his weary steed
halted and here the Earl decided to build
himself a house as a country refuge for
his love, the Queen of Bohemia.
Construction began soon afterward but,
unfortunately, the lady died that same
year
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Lambourn,
Newbury,
RG17 8RE Ashdown Park is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public on specific days during the Summer months ASHDOWN PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01793 762209 |
| Ashampstead Church The church at Ashampstead was
built in the late 12th century as a chapel of
Basildon. The massive timber roof and the bell-turret
are of 16th century date.Berkshire is not best known
for a proliferation of medieval wall paintings in its
churches, yet Ashampstead Church has some of the
finest in the country. They appear to have been
painted in the 13th century by a Benedictine monk
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| Avington Church Avington
Church
is
a tiny treasure in itself, almost
unchanged since it was built in the
12th century.It has superb carvings of
classic Norman design, with birds
heads and zi-zag decorating the south
doorway and chancel arch. The chancel
may originally have been vaulted. The
font, of the same date, is probably
the best in the county. It has
features thirteen carved figures,
amongst them saints, bishops, the
Devil tempting Judas Iscariot and the
Kiss of the Betrayal.
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Basildon ParkBasildon
Park
features
in the new Pride and Predudice film.
See our Behind the Scenes exhibition
here this year. Costumes from the film
on display April - end June. Basildon
Park, situated between Streatley and
Pangbourne in the Thames Valley in
Berkshire, was due for demolition
before Lord and Lady Iliffe saved it
in 1952. Between 1910 and 1952 the
house was largely unoccupied. It was
requisitioned in both wars and the
parkland used as a training ground for
the D-Day landings.The house was
restored and filled with fine pictures
and furniture and in 1978 presented to
the National Trust who continue with
its restoration and conservation. The
house is a particularly fine Palladian
mansion built in Bath Stone by the
architect John Carr of York, for Sir
Francis Sykes. Surrounding the house
are gardens and pleasure grounds
leading to 400 acres of park and
woodland
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Lower
Basildon Reading RG8 9NR Between Pangbourne and Streatley, 7ml NW of Reading, on W side of A329; leave M4 at exit 12 and follow brown NT signs to Pangbourne. BASILDON PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01189 843 040 Fax: 01189 767 370 |
Beale ParkBeale Park, this unique, 45 year old Thames-side charity, is home to an amazing collection of birds including swans, owls, parrots and pheasants but also boasts a narrow gauge railway with a steam engine, huge adventure playground and sand pits, two children's splash pools, goats, ponies, a 'hands-on' pets corner and deer park, Piggery, raised flamingo walk, new restaurant, a gift shop and much more. There are Thames boat trips in the summer, many acres of lawns and gardens for picnics, sculpture, ponds and fountains plus the National collection of Model Boats (view on request). Also Nature Trails, holiday events and activities and excellent river and lake fishing. All this set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. |
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Lower
Basildon Reading RG8 9NH BEALE PARK CLICK |
Tel: +44 0870 777
7160 Fax: +44 0870 777 7160 |
| Berkshire Aviation Museum Berkshire’s dynamic
contribution to aviation history is graphically
recaptured at the Woodley Museum. Run as a charitable
trust, the museum is at the historic site of Woodley
airfield, near Reading.
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Mohawk
Way, Woodley, Berkshire RG5 4UE BERKSHIRE AVIATION MUSEUM CLICK |
tel: 01189 448089 |
| Berkshire Medical History Centre Housed in the Old Laundry
(1881) of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the Centre
preserves and displays items of historical medical
interest particularly those with a local connection.
The collection includes many hundreds of artefacts and
photographs relating to medicine, nursing, pharmacy
and dentistry. The Centre is home to the archives of
the Royal Berkshire Hospital, which date back to 1837,
and compiles oral histories from former patients and
local hospital workers.
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Royal Berkshire
Hospital, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AN Berkshire BERKSHIRE MEDICAL HISTORY CENTRE CLICK |
tel: 0118 926 2724 |
| Berkshire Racquets and
Health Club The
Royal Berkshire Club is an exclusive health centre
that offers a wealth of activities. These include 12
indoor tennis courts, 7 outdoor tennis courts, a
training pool, family pool and a toddler pool, a
hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam rooms, a stylish
fitness studio, an aerobics studio, squash and
badminton courts, dance, tap and ballet classes, a
crèche, physiotherapy, a pilates studio, and
football classes. There is also an excellent social
and live events programme, and a sun deck with a
barbecue.
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Nine
Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7PB ROYAL BERKSHIRE RAQUETS CLUB CLICK |
tel: 01344 860717 |
| Big
Gee's Limousine Hire Service
We are a professional limousine company based in
Reading, Berkshire and cover London, Oxfordshire,
Hampshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey and the
South East, we also cover all of the UK as no
job is too far. All our chauffeurs are
punctual and dressed in smart attire and their
knowledge of venues and events is excellent, all
our Limos are in immaculate condition throughout and
are fully valeted before each and every hire. Our
Limousines are all new millennium shaped and are
equipped with full length bars, mood lighting,
fibre optic mirrored ceiling, 4 colour changing neon
lights, Leather upholstery, CD player, TV, DVD, as
well as having on board satellite navigation. If you
are looking for Limousine Hire then you have come to
the right place, our luxury Chauffeur Driven
Limousines are perfect for any occasion. We can offer
you Limo hire at competitive prices for any event.
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63-65
Reading Road Pangbourne RG8 7HY BIG GEES LIMOS CLICK |
tel: 01189 589186 |
Black Park and Langley Park Country ParksA historic parkland of 130
acres which once housed extensive herds of deer. There
are many formal features to interest the visitor,
including the rhododendron and azalea-filled Temple
Gardens, and the walled Arboretum which has many
beautiful species of trees and shrubs. The pond has
been restored to an attractive feature. Nearby a group
of trees were planted in 1994 to commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of the D-day landings. Langley Park is
easily accessible by road, being located opposite
Black Park off the A412 Slough-Uxbridge road.
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Black Park Road Wexham Slough Berkshire SL3 6DR |
tel: 01753 511060 |
| Bradfield College Founded in 1850, it became
well known by 1900 as one of the leading independent
schools in southern England. In effect the school is
the village of Bradfield and vice versa; a very
attractive village of brick-and-half-timber and
brick-and-flint houses in one of the prettiest regions
of Berkshire. The total grounds cover about 200 acres.
Its accommodation is excellent and it has
outstandingly good facilities, including centres for
design, electronics and IT, and a new golf course,
sports complex and indoor tennis centre.
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Bradfield
College,
Reading, Berkshire RG7 6AR BRADFIELD COLLEGE CLICK |
Tel: 0118 964 4510 |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bracknell
Leisure
Centre has three pools: a learner pool, a training
pool and a competition pool. There are a number of
exercise classes available for adults and teenagers,
a spa which includes a sauna, steam room, whirlpool
spa, hot tub, foot spa, and a tanning suite, and a
BodyWorks fitness room. There are crèche facilities
so parents can leave their children in capable
hands, sports halls for playing badminton,
basketball, football and short tennis, and outdoor
facilities for football and athletics. There is also
a café and a sport shop.
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Bagshot
Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 9SE BRACKNELL LEISURE CENTRE CLICK |
tel: 01344 422288 |
| Bray What can one say about a tiny
little village which boasts three fantastic
restaurants. Is renowned in history and was the centre
of the swinging sets in the fifties, sixties and even
now. From Diana Dors & her first husband Dennis
Hamilton and the Hotel de Paris with its smart tea
dances in the 1940's & 50s to
Heston Blumenthal
's The Fat Duck ( voted
the best restaurant in the world ) & The
Hindes Head and the Roux Bros Waterside Inn
now. Whilst the majestic Monkey Island Hotel has
spanned the years. If you've got megabucks to
spend and want the best head for Bray.Rolf
Harris,
Michael Parkinson, Billy Connolly, Sheila Ferguson of
the Three Degrees, Gerald Ratner and Anthony
Worall-Thompson, are all down by the river.
Like it's famous vicar this village is a
camelion which changes with the belief of the time and
profits by it.
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Bucklebury
Farm Park
Bucklebury Farm Park is a great day
out, whatever the weather. We have a whole range of
attractions that will appeal to your whole family,
school group, Senior citizens' club, or just a couple of
friends.
Situated in the beautiful Berkshire countryside
close to the picturesque village of Bucklebury, the
park has: Deer Park ,Animals, Indoor play area,Tractor
rides (included in your admission price),
Refreshments,Picnic area and Adventure
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Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire RG7 6RR We are open every day from Saturday March 18
until October.In October we will be open Friday,
Saturday and Sundays and every day during Half Term |
tel: 0118 971 4002 |
| California Country Park Woodland, play area, paddling
pool and lake
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Nine
Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham |
Tel: 0118 973 0028 |
Calleva MuseumThe Silchester Collection
consists of a wealth of items from the Roman town of
Calleva, near Silchester, in Hampshire. Most were
found during the Society of Antiquaries' excavations
which uncovered the area within the town walls between
1890 and 1909. These things belonged to rich and poor,
old and young and no project on life in Roman Britain
is complete without reference to Calleva and its
objects. Only a small proportion of what was
discovered at Silchester is on display in the Museum.
For every piece of pottery, there may be several boxes
in store, for every pin, twenty more. Each object is
slightly different and some are not particularly
suitable for display, but study of them helps push
forward our knowledge of Calleva and of Roman Britain.
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Bramley Road Silchester Reading Berkshire RG7 2LU Months Open: All year, daily, 0930-1800. Closed 25 Dec CALLEVA MUSEUM CLICK |
tel: 0118 970 0825 |
| Caversham Lawn Tennis Club Caversham Lawn Tennis Club is
regarded as one of the best clubs in Berkshire,
situated in Caversham Heights, just beyond Reading.
Membership numbers are on a constant increase and to
date reach the 500 mark. Caversham LTC has continued
to grow and now boasts a total of nine tennis courts
(two of which are indoor during the winter months.)
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Queensborough
Drive off Conisboro Avenue Caversham Berkshire RG4 7JA CAVERSHAM LAWN TENNIS CLUB CLICK |
tel: 01189 474566 |
Clewer History Museum and ChurchThe question which everybody
asks about Clewer Church is "How old is it?" No
precise answer is possible.
Rector William Elwell, writing in the 192Os, wrote that the nave of the present church was built around 1100, the north aisle and the tower being added at the end of the century, but we do not know how he came to this conclusion.It is the oldest building in Windsor and the museum is a place to learn about the history & see some of the antiques associated with the church. |
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Church Lodge, Mill Lane |
tel: 01753 865185 |
ClivedenThis spectacular estate
overlooking the River Thames has a series of gardens,
each with its own character, featuring roses, topiary,
statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre, informal
vistas, woodland and riverside walks. The present
house, the third on the site, was built by Charles
Barry for the Duke of Sutherland in 1851. Once the
home of Nancy, Lady Astor, it is now let as an hotel.
It was also the backdrop to the 1960s scandal of Jack
Profumo -a minister in the Conservative government and
the call-girl Christine Keeler.
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Taplow, Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0JA Estate and Garden: 16th March to 30th October Daily 11.00am - 6.00pm 31st October to 22md December Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm. House (part) and Octagonal Temple: 3rd April to 30th October Thursday and Saturday 3.00pm - 5.30pm. Woodlands: 1st April to 30th October Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm. 31st October to 22nd December Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.3rd January to 31st March Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm CLIVEDEN CLICK |
tel: 01628 605 069 |
| Concert Hall Don't be fooled by the name, this ornate and lofty venue hosts anything from Mozart to urban music, plus top comedy acts like Dave Gorman. |
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Blagrave Street, Reading CONCERT HALL CLICK |
tel: 0118 9606060 |
| Cookham The Royal Manor of Cookham was
held by the Crown until 1818. Although many changes
have taken place since then, Cookham has made the most
of its position and is now one of the most popular
Thames-side villages with many superb restaurants and
inns. These include The Bel and The Dragon which was
built in 1417 and is reputedly one of the oldest
licensed houses in England. The Church of the Holy
Trinity, although considerably restored, retains parts
of its Norman origins as well as many examples of
later construction, from the early English to the late
Perpendicular period (1350 – 1550) when the tower was
erected. The interior has many interesting brasses and
memorials. The name of Cookham is closely associated
with Sir Stanley Spencer, who lived in the village
until his death in 1959 and who used the local scenery
as the background to many of his paintings. The
Stanley Spencer Gallery in the High Street is open at
certain times throughout the year and contains many
items of interest.A colourful ceremony, which attracts
many visitors to Cookham, is swan-upping, which takes
place during the third week in July. This is the time
when the Queen’s Swan Marker counts all new cygnets
and assigns ownership between the Crown and the
ancient Vintners and Dyers – the only other bodies
entitled to swan rights on the River Thames. The
centre of the parish is at Cookham Rise, now featuring
a modern shopping development and a station on the
Maidenhead to Marlow branch line with connections for
London.
The residential area of Cookham Dean is noted for the beauty of its cherry orchards in springtime and the panoramic views from Winter Hill, now the property of the National Trust. |
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| Courage Shire Horse Centre As well as the Shire horses
there is a small animal and bird area containing
peacocks, rabbits, owls, budgerigars, goats and lambs.
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Cherry
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Coral Reef WaterworldCoral Reef Bracknell's Water
World is a tropical paradise providing fun for all the
family. There are three giant water slides and other
water features including the wild water rapids,
erupting volcano, firing cannons, squirting snakes and
bubbling spas.After all this fun why not visit our
air-conditioned restaurant on the first floor with
views over the pool.Sauna World is available to over
18s only so you can relax in the tranquil surroundings
of a Saunarium (a mix of dry and wet heat), two saunas
and our two tier steam room.
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Nine
Mile Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7JG CORAL REEF WATERWORLD CLICK |
tel: 01344 862 525 |
Corn ExchangeThe auditorium seats 400 people, the studio seats 60 and there are conference facilities as well as the usual bar and restaurant. |
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Market Place Newbury Berkshire RG14 5BD CORN EXCHANGE CLICK |
Tel: 01635 522 733 |
| Datchet Despite modern development,
Datchet manages to retain many features of a quiet
riverside settlement. The older buildings cluster
around The Green with its central oak tree
commemorating Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, while
those of later periods line the roads radiating
towards the river and the attractive Thames-side
gardens. There was a church at Datchet as far back as
the 13th century but, along with most others in the
area, it was rebuilt in the middle of the 19th century
and subsequently enlarged. A portion of the earlier
church can be found at the east end whilst the chancel
has two interesting brasses – one in memory of Lady
Katheryn Berkeley, and the other erected in 1593 to
the memory of Richard Hambery, a London goldsmith, and
his wife.
Being convenient for London – with its own railway station and close to the M4 motorway – Datchet has been home to many famous people over the years, among them astronomer William Herschel and Robert Barker, the royal printer to Elizabeth I and James I who, at his own expense, printed the Authorised Version of the Bible in 1611. Robert Barker died in a debtors’ prison in 1645, but to this day the village benefits from the Barker Bridge House Trust set up in his name. The Trust gains income from its local rents, including from the Royal Stag public house. This income supports the village with 60% allocated to expenditure not covered by local rates and the remainder to the repair and upkeep of the parish church. |
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| Dinton Pastures Country Park Dinton
Pastures
Country
Park’s lakes, rivers, meadows and wooded areas span
just over 335 acres of what was once part of the Great
Forest of Windsor. Past gravel extraction has created
lakes and islands frequented by both local wildlife
and the non-powered watersport enthusiasts of the
Black Swan Sailing Club. There are three public bird
hides to view the waterfowl while footpaths and
self-guided trails enable further exploration of bird
and wildflower habitats. The adjacent Lavell’s Lake is
a designated Local Nature Reserve.
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Davis
Street, Hurst, Reading |
Tel: 0118 934 2016 |
| Donnington Castle The striking twin-towered
14th- century gatehouse of this castle, later the
focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid
impressive earthworks.
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Dorney
Court
Dorney Court has been the home of the Palmer family for more than 450 years, passing from father to son through thirteen generations. It is a Grade 1 listed building, further designated as being of outstanding architectural and historical interest. Dorney Court has always been the manor house of Dorney village which was first recorded in the Doomsday Book. Dorney Court has been open to the public since 1981. A great deal has been achieved in restoring and preserving the historic house and gardens for the future. This has been possible thanks to the interest and patronage of visitors from the four corners of the globe. The House and Estate show the evolution of the squirearchy in English country life, and of particular interest are the early family portraits, furniture and needlework. The house is surrounded by attractive gardens, making it an oasis of living history. Dorney Court has for many centuries been the focus of country life on the western fringes of Royal Windsor. The manor house lies close to the village and common, where cattle and sheep still graze. The surrounding farmlands are carefully tended as they have been for generations. Horticulture has been central to the people of Dorney. The first pineapple grown in England was believed to have been grown in the village at Pin Cottage. The pineapple became the symbol for the whole of the Restoration! Today a large carved stone pineapple stands in the Great Hall, while adjacent to the house, within the old kitchen garden, lies The Walled Garden Centre. |
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Court
Lane |
tel: 01628 604 638 |
| Douai Abbey Douai Abbey is the home of a
community of Benedictine monks, set in the countryside
between Newbury and Reading. The Abbey offers a wide
range of courses and retreats. The Guest House
provides accommodation for individuals and groups and
is available as a venue for fully catered conferences.
The Abbey Church, with its magnificent architecture
and rich acoustics, is used regularly for series of
choral, orchestral and chamber concerts.
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Upper
Woolhampton Reading Berkshire RG7 5TQ DOUAI ABBEY CLICK |
Tel: 0118 9715300 |
Englefield House & GardenThe structure of Englefield House is essentially Elizabethan but incorporates alterations and additions from the 18th and 19th centuries. Its seven acre garden contains some magnificent specimen trees and is surrounded by a deer park. The formal garden was laid out in the 17th century and the terraces and stone staircases were built in 1860. The woodland and water garden on the hill above the house was designed and planted in 1936. In 1976 the formal planting and gravel paths were removed from the terrace and a new planting scheme was put in place with the assistance of the garden designer, Lanning Roper. There is a small garden specially created for children where four little statues conceal hidden jets of water.The House is open by appointment only. The Garden is open as above. |
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Englefield
House Englefield Reading Berkshire RG7 5EN ENGLEFIELD HOUSE CLICK |
tel: 01189 302 221 |
Eton CollegeEton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI to provide free education for 70 poor scholars who would then go on to further their education at King’s College, Cambridge. Life in the early days was harsh, rats ran free and the boys had to wash outside using only cold water. From these 70 scholars, the school has expanded to about 1,280 boys aged from 13 to 18 who are admitted by competitive examination, and has become one of the most exclusive schools in the world.Eton has educated 18 former British Prime Ministers including the Duke of Wellington, Walpole, Pitt the Elder, MacMillan and Douglas-Holme. The School Dress still consists of a black tailcoat and waistcoat, and pin-striped trousers which dates from the 1850s. Tours of the College are a fascinating experience, which includes the Cloisters, the Chapel, the oldest classroom in the College and the Museum of Eton Life. |
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Eton Berkshire SL4 6DW ETON COLLEGE CLICK |
tel: 01753 671177 |
| Forbury Gardens The Forbury Gardens,
originally part of Reading Abbey, were laid out
between 1856 and 1864. The gardens are dominated by
the Maiwand Lion, an 1886 memorial to the dead of the
66th Berkshire Regiment who fell during the battles of
Maiwand and Kandahar at the end of the second Afghan
War (1878-80). Designed by George Blackall-Simonds, it
is one of the world’s largest bronze statues at 31
feet long. Nearby is Reading Prison to where Oscar
Wilde was sentenced in 1895, writing The Ballad of
Reading Gaol in 1898 after his release.
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Between the
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| French Brothers River
Cruises Based on the Thames at
Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead, French Brothers
luxury passenger boat operators have become firmly
established as market leaders in the creation and
management of riverboat events. Established in 1978
and continuing today as a family run business, we at
French Brothers pride ourselves on our professionalism
and dedication to the customer, never losing sight of
even the smallest detail. From short cruises along the
Thames to extravagant corporate affairs and wedding
receptions, French Brothers really are the boat
operator of choice whatever your requirements.
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The
Clewer Boathouse Clewer Court Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 5JH FRENCH BROS RIVER CRUISES CLICK |
tel: 01753 851900 |
Frogmore HouseFrogmore House, set in the private Home Park, is renowned for its beautiful landscaped garden and 18th-century lake. Queen Victoria was inspired to write 'all is peace and quiet and you only hear the hum of the bees, the singing of the birds'. Indeed Queen Victoria loved Frogmore so much that she chose to build a mausoleum for herself and her husband, Prince Albert, in the grounds. The interior of Frogmore House reflects the interests and talents of several generations of the royal family. In the Victoria Closet visitors can see works of art executed by three generations of the royal family - Victoria, Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria, and a number of works by Queen Victoria's children, including Princess Victoria and Princess Louise. The garden is one of the enduring attractions of Frogmore. Queen Charlotte had a great interest in botany and was given full rein in the garden at Frogmore, which she laid out with rare and unusual plants. She formed an extensive botanical library and flowers became a major theme in the house. |
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Home
Park Windsor Berkshire FROGMORE HOUSE CLICK |
tel: 020 7766 7305 |
| Go Ape Go Ape! and swing from tree to tree high above the forest floor for over two hours of adrenalin-fuelled fun, laughter and adventure. Who can take part? :Min. height: 1m 40cm / 4ft
7in, Max. weight: 130kg / 20.5st, Min.
age: 10 years. No
younger, no shorter! Under 18yr olds must be
accompanied by a participating adult. One adult
can supervise two under 16yr olds, plus an
additional three 16 or 17yr olds. Adults must sign
a disclaimer for their group. |
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The Look Out |
tel: 0870 444 5562 |
| Goring And Streatley Bridge This
magnificent road bridge across the Thames joins
together the villages of Goring in Oxfordshire, and
Streatley in Berkshire. The bridge as it stands
today was built in 1923, replacing a wooden bridge
built in 1837. The bridge is in two sections, the
eastern Goring side overlooks Goring Lock, the
western Streatley side the Swan Hotel. This section
of the Thames is one of the oldest crossing points
and the two villages have been linked since Roman
times. The glorious views of the Thames make the
bridge a popular attraction.
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Goring
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| Herb Farm & Saxon Maze The
Herb Farm has a great deal more to offer than its name
implies. It began some 20 years ago when Richard
Scott, with enterprise and foresight, reconstructed a
picturesque 18th century timber-framed barn
transported from a farm south of Reading. This forms
the centrepiece of the Specialist Herb Nursery, where
experienced staff grow a comprehensive range of herb
plants. The nursery also offers an unusual range of
cottage garden plants and a selection of old style
roses supplied by the renowned growers David Austin
Roses. Many of the plants can be seen in mature
settings in the attractive display Gardens.
In 1999 a new purpose-built timber-framed barn,
skillfully linked with the old barn, was opened as the
Barn Shop. It contains a fascinating and ever-changing
display of products that demonstrate the versatility
of herbs, many of which make attractive gifts; also an
eclectic collection of hand-crafted items which add a
touch of elegance to the home and a sense of style to
the garden. With its unique range of products,
Christmas is an especially popular time to visit. A
summer attraction for children is the Saxon Maze,
designed by Adrian Fisher and opened in 1991. With
over a mile of curving grass pathways this beech hedge
maze is a challenge to all. No visit is
complete without enjoying the excellent service at the
recently opened Orangery Coffee Shop. A wide choice of
freshly prepared food and drinks is served inside or
outside in relaxed and comfortable garden
surroundings. |
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Peppard Road, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9NJThe Herb Farm is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pmHERB FARM CLICK |
Tel: 0118 972 4220 |
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Highclere Castle and Gardens Highclere
Castle,
home of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, is
probably the finest Victorian House still in
existence. Created by Sir Charles Barry, who also
designed the Houses of Parliament, the Castle
dominates the magnificent grounds influenced by
'Capability' Brown. There are two exhibitions in the
Castle one on Egyptology and one on horseracing. The
Egyptology exhibition records the explorations of the
5th Earl of Carnarvon who, with Egyptologist Howard
Carter, uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. The
Horseracing exhibition celebrates a hundred years of
Highclere's association with horseracing. There are
woodland and temple walks in the grounds, these
historic and enjoyable walks within the park are
clearly signposted and take from 1½ to 2½ hours. Dogs
are allowed on lead, please keep to the paths. The
walks are open during July and August only.
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Highclere Newbury Berkshire RG20 9RN Open until 2nd September: Monday to Friday & Sunday 11am - 4.00pm last admission one hour before closing. Closed 28th August. HIGHCLERE CASTLE CLICK |
tel: 01635 253210 |
| Holme Grange Craft Village The craft village offers a
wide range of craft goods housed in beautiful
converted stables in a rural environment within 2
miles of Wokingham, Crowthorne and Bracknell town
centres. It is within an area of outstanding beauty
and close to other leisure facilities including fruit
picking, fishing, walking and cycle trails and good
local pubs
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Heathlands Road,
Wokingham, RG40 3AW 2 Jan-24 Dec 10:00-17:00 HOLME GRANGE CRAFT VILLAGE CLICK |
tel: 020 8876 2676 |
Household Cavalry MuseumThe Household Cavalry Museum
collection relates to The Life Guards (1st and 2nd),
Horse Grenadier Guards, Royal Horse Guards (Blues),
1st Royal Dragoons (Royals) and The Blues and Royals,
covering over three hundred years of the history of
the Sovereign's mounted bodyguard.
The collection contains Uniforms, Weapons, Standards, Guidons, Drum Banners, Horse Furniture, Campaign and Gallantry Medals, Regimental Medals from the 17th Century. Silver, including Silver Kettledrums presented to the 2nd Life Guards by William IV, hallmarked and dated 1831, and many other personal gifts from the Monarchy such as Oil Paintings, Water Colours, Prints and many other curios of the Regiments. The Library contains Officers and Soldiers records from the latter part of the 17th Century, Order Books, Courts Martial, Historical records of the Regiments, Marriage and Birth Records. Documents signed by Charles II, James II, etc., private letters, private journals, War Diaries. Records of State occasions and Photographic Records from the mid 19th Century. |
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Combermere
Barracks Windsor Berkshire SL4 3DN All year, Mon-Fri, 1000-1600. HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM CLICK |
tel: 01753 755112 |
| Hungerford Hungerford is a small historic
market town set in the midst of an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty on the western fringe of Berkshire,
bordering Wiltshire to the west, Hampshire to the
south and Oxfordshire to the north. The town centre is
located four miles to the south of Junction 14 on the
M4 Motorway, and eight miles west of Newbury and the
A34 providing excellent road links with rest of the
country. Hungerford also enjoys a main line rail
service to Newbury, Reading and London Paddington
stations. These road and rail links make Hungerford an
attractive location as a place for people to live and
for businesses. Although our historic town has seen
many changes over the years, we still maintain an ‘old
world' aspect with many of our buildings dating back
to past centuries. In particular there are many
notable 18th century buildings along the tree lined
High Street. In recent times, Hungerford has become a
centre for the antiques business whilst maintaining
its attractive heritage. We are fortunate to have a
rich local ecology with a delightful common over which
to roam, as well as an outstanding marshland area
which flourishes alongside our rivers and canal.
There are many pubs and restaurants in the town and we also have two leisure centres each with a swimming pool. The Kennet and Avon Canal passes through the centre of the town and provides an ideal walkway or boat trip opportunity. The town is surrounded by open countryside in which the implementation of careful planning policies over the years has kept unwelcome development to a minimum. The land is of high agricultural quality and farming remains an important part of the local economy. The need to preserve a balance between town and country, and old and new is of paramount importance if the town is to retain its economic and commercial prosperity whilst retaining its character. |
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| Hurley THE
VILLAGE of Hurley is situated between the picturesque
riverside towns of Henley-on-Thames and Maidenhead,
and pre-dates the Norman Conquest. It was known to the
Danes as Herlei and is mentioned in Domesday; indeed
the oldest building dates back to c.1086. The remains
of the Benedictine monastery may still be seen, and
the church is still in use. Ye Olde Bell Hotel is
thought to have originally housed visitors to the
monastery. The re-opened Rising Sun pub (1km) and the
completely refurbished Black Boys Inn (2km) now offer
a further choice of eating and drinking. The village
shop is supplemented by the Post Office and the small
shop on the Campsite. Hurley
provides some delightful rambles, with long
riverside walks to Marlow or Henley, almost
entirely along the banks of the Thames on the
Thames Path. There are also walks up the side of
the valley to Ashley Hill Forest which has good
views of Berkshire and beyond. The lock in Hurley
is also worth a visit. Golf and boat hire can be
found locally, within a few miles of the park.
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| John Nike Leisuresport
Complex The
John
Nike
Complex offers many activities for those who
love snow sports. There are group ski lessons
available which are organised according to
ability and for adults, children and younger
children. Recreational skiing is also available
for those who just want to enjoy the slope
without supervision. Snowbobbing is also
available-this is a fun activity which is
similar to tobogganing but with a smaller
sledge. Other activities include snowboarding,
blading, and ice karting. And then there is the
ice rink to enjoy ice skating.
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Nike Way, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8TN JOHN NIKE LEISURESPORT COMPLEX CLICK |
tel: 01344 789000 |
The HexagonTop professional touring plays, ballet, opera, rock and pop shows, comedy, children's events, films and classical music concerts in the largest venue the area has to offer (capacity up to 1,600). |
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Queen's
Walk Reading Berkshire RG1 7UA HEXAGON CLICK |
Tel: 0118 960 6060 |
Kennet Horse Boat Co. LtdSome of our heritage is being kept alive by traditionally painted canal boats offering canal rides on a Horsedrawn Barge based in the pretty village of Kintbury near Hungerford and a Motorised Barge at Newbury. Both boats were purpose built to traditional style of canal boats during the 1800s and decorated in bright colours of 'Roses and Castles' canal style. The two horses, Hannah and daughter Boncella, are bedecked in traditional harness.Visitors may enjoy a visit on a public trip or privately charter the boats for clubs, societies, schools or family anniversaries and celebrations. Travelling through at least one lock on every trip, may be enjoyed by all ages. Our crew welcome you on board both boats where you may partake of liquid refreshment from our bar including tea and coffee. Souvenirs are also on sale. Catering is offered for Private Charter groups. |
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Rectory Cottage Church Hill Wickham Newbury Berkshire RG20 8HD Months Open: Mid April - End September KENNET HORSE BOAT CLICK |
Tel: 01488 658 866 |
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Lambourn
Trainers
Association
Stable tours of
Racehorse Stables. Incudes gallops, racing stables,
equine swimming pool, Hall of Fame and a tour of new
staff housing. The big open charity day this year is
: GOOD FRIDAY, April 14th 8:30AM -
4:30PM
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Windsor House Lambourn Hungerford Berkshire RG17 8NR LAMBOURN TRAINING CLIC K |
tel: 01488 71347 |
LegolandImagine a land that's dedicated to
children. A land that inspires adventure, excitement
and fun, where the entertainment is hands-on and
children are in control. This is LEGOLAND®Windsor -
a different sort of family theme park.For an
exciting day out, head for LEGOLAND® Windsor and
enjoy over 50 interactive rides and attractions
that'll keep the whole family entertained. Set in
150 acres of parkland, LEGOLAND® is more fun than
you can imagine for children aged 2-12 and their
families. |
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Winkfield
Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 4AY 12th March – 5th November 2005. Opening hours of the park vary from 10am – 5 / 6 or 7pm.Please note that the park will be closed on the following dates 14-17 March, 19-20, 26-27 April, 3-4, 10-11 May, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 September, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 31 October and 1-4 November. LEGOLAND CLICK |
tel: 01 870 5040404 |
| Living Rainforest Explore the rainforest, and discover its wonders for yourself.On your visit, look out for free roaming lizards, birds and butterflies - you never know where they will appear next! See some of the world's most popular foods, from bananas to coffee, cocoa and ginger... as well as plants that have changed the way we live today. Plus... monkeys, a crocodile and much more. |
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The
Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys Berkshire, RG18 0TN Leave the M4 at Junction 13 and follow the Rainforest signs. o pen daily , with the exception of Christmas Eve, when we close at 1pm, and Christmas Day and Boxing Day when we are closed. We open at 10am and close at 5.15pm. Last
visitors are admitted at 4.30pm each day. |
tel: 01635 202444 |
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Look Out Discovery
Centre
The Look Out Discovery Centre has over 70 interactive exhibits designed to entertain and educate children and adults of all ages. In the Light and Colour Zone visitors can 'Pluck' the laser beams of the Light Harp to make a little light music or freeze their shadow on the wall. The Forces and Movement Zone is where you can make your own short film and animate it. Build a wobbly bridge or try to steady the balancing broomsticks. You can see inside your body in the Body and Perception Zone. In the Water and Woodland zone, float leaves in the stream, design a tree or crawl through a giant mole hole. It's time for lift off in the Forces and Movement Zone! Launch a hydrogen rocket, spin a giant orb or send a huge hot air balloon skyward. Challenge your body and brain in the Body and Perception zone. |
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Tel: +44 (0)1344 354 400 |
| Magnet Leisure Centre The facility includes a 25 metre 8 lane swimming pool, a teaching and fun pool, 2 Sports Halls, BodyZone Gym and Health Suite to name but a few so you can be sure that whatever your sporting preference the Magnet can offer you the facility! |
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Holmanleaze
Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8AW Open: All Year |
Tel: 01628 777003 |
Maidenhead Heritage CentreThe website includes
exhibition and events programme, news, a potted
history of Maidenhead, the history of the ATA, a
picture gallery, details of talks available to clubs
and schools, a mail order catalogue and membership
application form. Further developments of the website
are planned, including a collections page and a
greatly enlarged picture gallery.
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Moorbridge Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 9NZ. Between town
and river, 100 yds past WaitroseMAIDENHEAD HERITAGE CENTRE CLICK |
Tel: 01628 780555 |
| The Mill at
Sonning In the beautifully serene setting of the river at Sonning, the Mill offers a pleasant evening's entertainment and top-class meals. The programme tends to be light-hearted comedies, farces and concerts. |
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Sonning
Eye MILL AT SONNING CLICK |
tel: 0118 969 8000 |
Museum of English Rural LifeThe Museum was founded by the University of Reading in 1951and is dedicated to the spirit of the English countryside and its people. It houses nationally important collections of objects, archives, photographs and books relating to farming and all aspects of country life. The exhibition areas are open to the public and the reserve and archival collections may be consulted by appointment. In 2005, the Museum will be moving to a new site at the University |
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On
Whiteknights, the main University campus in Reading,
which is two miles south east of the town centre on the
A327 (Shinfield Rd). MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE CLICK |
Tel: 0118 3788660 |
| Museum of Reading The Museum of full of
fascinating exhibits about the history and development
of Reading, from the earliest Saxon settlements to our
modern industrial heritage. Featuring Britain's
"Bayeaux" tapestry - the only full size replica of the
world's most famous embroidery, and the Silchester
Gallery, housing a varied a display of Roman artifacts
found at the nearby site at Calleva Atrebatum.
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Blagrave
Street,
Reading, RG1 1QH MUSEUM OF READING CLICK |
Tel: 0118 939 9800 |
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New
Greenham Arts Centre
New Greenham Arts is a small but emerging arts centre based at the old nuclear airbase on Greenham Common. Established in 1998 by Greenham Common Trust. The main aims of the centre are to encourage a dialogue between commerce, science and technology and the arts, to enable the local community to make use of New Greenham Park and to establish a high class international exhibition and performance venue. As well as housing a working artists' studio and a variety of spaces available for hire for community and arts based projects, it also hosts a range of contemporary performance, visual arts exhibitions and an ongoing regular schedule of arts classes and workshops covering a wide range of disciplines and media. New Greenham Arts also has spaces for hire for business conferences and seminars and also has a high class, fully licensed Indian restaurant - New Greenham Tandoori - which is open during the evenings and at weekends while providing light lunches during the day for people visiting the exhibition. |
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New Greenham Arts 113 Lindenmuth Way New Greenham Park Newbury Berkshire RG19 6HN NEW GREENHAM ARTS CENTRE CLICK |
tel: 01635 817444 |
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Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire offers some of the best horse racing both on the flat and over jumps. The first race meeting was held here on 26th September 1905. It is home to the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup and the Juddmonte Lockinge Weekend, Ladies Day in August and a summer season of top-class racing, including three evening meetings and Family Fun Days. Newbury Racecourse is set amid 360 acres of the most picturesque countryside. The racecourse and its extensive buildings, including the state-of-the-art Lord Foster designed grandstand and the newly refurbished Hampshire stand, incorporating the panoramic Hennessy restaurant, boasts some of the best facilities in Great Britain. Superbly located in the heart of the M4 corridor in Berkshire, Newbury Racecourse is a flexible Conference Venue with excellent Event Facilities accommodating events ranging from 10 to 10,000 guests. |
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Newbury |
Tel :01635 400 15 |
| Norden Farm, Centre for the
Arts This Arts Centre, opened in
May 2000, provides Maidenhead and the Thames Valley
with an exceptional venue for arts and cultural
activity. The Centre co-ordinates participatory
workshops, master classes and community projects as
well as promoting a programme of dance, drama, music,
film, literature and visual art, from both
professional touring companies and local arts groups.
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Altwood
Road,
Maidenhead, Berkshire. SL6 4PF Box Office is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am-8pm NORDEN FARM CLICK |
Telephone 01628
788997 |
| Novello Theatre Redroofs Associates
acquired The Old Picture House at Sunninghill in 1987.
While many theatres across the country were closing
down, Redroofs was determined to fulfil its dream to
build a resident theatre for children and in 1988, the
theatre opened with a brand new musical adaptation of
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. |
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2 High St Sunninghill, nr. Ascot, Berkshire,
SL5 9NE The theatre can be contacted at the advance box office (01753) 783726 Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm. They are contactable on show days at the theatre box office from 1pm on (01344) 620881. NOVELLO THEATRECLICK |
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| Old Thatch Cottage &
Garden Old Thatch, a 17th-century
thatched cottage, is situated close to the River
Thames on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, between
Marlow and Bourne End. Beloved home to the world
famous author Enid Blyton from 1929-1938, it was where
she was inspired to write over forty books and plays,
as well as a series called The Old Thatch. Enid was
delighted by the garden and soon set about making it
her own until she left in 1938. Old Thatch is now
owned by the garden designer Jacky Hawthorne who has
enhanced the spirit of Old Thatch and introduced
structure to the garden while at the same time
preserved a sense of the past. The lovely grey,
sagging wood of the old arbour has been retained, as
has the original well, an enticing glimpse of a former
way of living.
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Coldmoorholme
Lane,
Well
End, nr Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5PS June, July and August 2006: Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm. Also Summer Bank Holiday weekend Friday 25 to Monday 28 August 2006 OLD THATCH COTTAGE CLICK |
tel: 01628 527518 |
| Pangbourne Pangbourne is an ancient
settlement, mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today it
is a bustling village which acts as a hub for many of
the smaller, more rural villages and hamlets. It lies
on the Berkshire-Oxfordshire border on the south bank
of the river Thames, seven miles from Reading, set in
an area of outstanding natural beauty. Easy access to
the M4 and to London and Oxford on the railway make it
a popular village for people of all ages. The historic
centre of the village is a conservation area with a
number of listed buildings. It contains a variety of
shops, a library, health centre and several public
houses and restaurants. A large number of community
groups and societies meet regularly in the village.
There has been a church building in Pangbourne since
the 1200s. On the present location a church is
recorded as having been built c1650 and the present St
James the Less building dates from 1866. Pangbourne
has enjoyed a literary history: Jerome K Jerome’s
Three Men in a boat ended their journey along the
Thames at The Swan Inn. Kenneth Graham, a former
resident, is said to have been inspired by Pangbourne
River Meadows for his Wind in the Willows.
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| Progress
Theatre Progress is a self-governing, self-funding theatre group. It maintains its own 99-seat theatre. It produces a programme of varied, interesting and challenging drama to the highest standard. In partnership with Reading Borough Council, Progress stages the Summer Open-Air Shakespeare in the 350-seat Abbey Ruins. |
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The Mount (off Christchurch Rd), Reading PROGRESS THEATRE CLICK |
tel: 0118 9606060 |
| “The Queen” Replica Train enthusiasts will love
this full-scale replica of the GWR Achilles class
4-2-2 locomotive at Windsor and Eton Central Station.
It was constructed as part of the Madame Tussaud’s
Royalty & Empire exhibition. The train was
originally named “Emlyn” after Lord Emlyn who was the
Chairman of the Great Western Railway Company. It was
then renamed “The Queen” and later “James Mason”
although “The Queen” is its most popular name. It was
withdrawn from service in 1912.
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Windsor
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Eton Central Station, Berkshire |
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| Reading Reading is the county town of Royal Berkshire, situated in beautiful countryside in the heart of the Thames Valley, with the Rivers Kennet and Thames running through the town. Approximately half way between London and Oxford, Reading is a vibrant University town, with an interesting history and plenty of modern facilities.Henry I founded an Abbey here in 1121 for 100 monks, it was consecrated in 1164 by Thomas a Becket, and became one of the important religious and political centres in England. Visitors can see the Abbey ruins and inner Gatehouse, also Forbury Gardens where the monks used to walk. Next to the Abbey ruins is Reading prison, whose famous inmate Oscar Wilde wrote his epic poem "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" during his internment here. Of architectural interest are its ruined Abbey, three medieval Churches, Georgian buildings in London Street, a gothic Town Hall, splendid old coaching inns, new hi-tech offices and shopping centres. Reading was known for its production of beer, from Simonds (now Courage's) brewery; biscuits, from Huntley & Palmers, and seeds from Suttons. Sadly these industries have closed, or moved away leaving one brewery on the edge of town. Reading is known today for hi-tech industry and financial services, which are based in and near the town, with employers such as Microsoft, Oracle, Prudential and Foster Wheeler. Reading University is a leader in Cybernetics and food science. Over ten thousand students, including many international post-graduate students attend the University. |
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READING T.I.C. Blagrave Street, Reading or READING VISITOR CENTRE Church House, Chain St, Reading |
Tel: 0118 956 6226 |
| Reading Abbey Most of the buildings that
made up Reading Abbey, whose 30-acre site dominated
the town from 1121 to its dissolution by Henry VIII in
1539, now lie in impressive ruins. But St Laurence’s
Church, built to serve east Reading parishioners, the
Hospitium (or guesthouse) and the inner gatehouse
remain, although much altered. Founder Henry I was
buried in the Abbey Church in 1136 before its
consecration by Archbishop Thomas à Becket in 1164.
‘The most remarkable ancient musical composition in
existence’ – Sumer is icumen in – also originated here
in around 1240.
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Off
Abbot’s Walk/Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 |
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REME Museum of TechnologyThe main museum displays reflect the development of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer's (REME) trades and training since 1942. The Prince Philip Hall displays 20 specialist vehicles. The Corps technical, documentary and pictorial Archives, is a designated Place of Deposit for the Public Record Office. |
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Isaac
Newton Road, Arborfield Garrison, off Biggs Lane,
Arborfield, Berkshire. RG2 9NJtREME MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY CLICK |
Tel: 0118 976 3375 |
| Riverside Museum The museum tells the story of
Reading’s two rivers, the Thames and the Kennet and
occupies two former industrial buildings. The
centrepiece is Dunton’s gypsy caravan which was built
on the Kennet banks and is housed in the Screen House
together with a video about gypsy life and a medieval
mill wheel found when the Oracle, the nearby shopping
showpiece, was built. The Turbine House spans the
Kennet with waterside views of the town centre. It’s
home to preserved turbine machinery and occasional
summertime art exhibitions and events.
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Off Kenavon Drive,
Reading, RG1 3DH RIVERSIDE MUSEUM CLICK |
tel: 0118 939 9800 |
| Rivertime A company with whom you can
enjoy boating on the Thames be it in a canoe, taking
part in a regatta, driving yourself in one of our
8-seater electric launches or cruising in style in a
classic launch sipping drinks before dinner. Rivertime
provides corporate hospitality, team building events,
bridal carriages and river taxis at a variety of
prestigious venues on the Thames between Windsor and
Henley.Regattas and nautical treasure hunts are
Rivertime's speciality and create an opportunity for
participants to race in skiffs, punts, pedalos and
canoes or you can take to the water in skippered
electric boats to find clues along the riverbank
starting at Windsor, Bray, Cookham, Marlow or Henley.
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Swan Upping Fishery Road Bray, Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1UP RIVERTIME CLICK |
tel: 01628 780700 |
Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry MuseumThe Berkshire Yeomanry Museum
was founded in 1975 and today contains a modest
collection of regimental artefacts covering the roles,
arms and uniforms adopted by the regiment since its
beginnings in 1794. The collection also covers the
regiment's activities during the Boer War, the First
World War, and Second World War.
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The
Museum is housed in the TA centre at the junction of
Bolton Road and Bolton Avenue in WindsorROYAL BERKSHIRE YEOMANRY CLICK |
Tel: 01753 860600 |
The Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst The site the Academy
occupies was originally enclosed after the English
Civil War by a local farmer who fenced off the area of
Windsor Forest between the Blackwater and the Wish
Stream, named Sandhurst Park. The area is wooded - a hurst
- and situated on light soil - sand. At the
end of the 18th century a retired officer bought the
land together with Frimley Park. The farmer was forced
to sell the park in 1800 to his wife's uncle, Prime
Minister William Pitt. He in turn sold it on to the
government a few months later with the purpose of
becoming the site of the newly-created Royal Military
College. The area around the Academy is dotted with
ancient monuments such as the Iron Age hill fort,
Caesar's Camp, to the north of the Barossa training
area, and the Roman road, the Devil's Highway, running
from East to West. Three counties meet just outside
the Academy grounds, probably under the Tesco's car
park, where the Wishstream marks the border between
Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
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Sandhurst,
Camberley, Surrey GU15 4PG. |
Tel : 0127 -
663344 |
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Royal Windsor Racecourse
Windsor Racecourse is situated
between Windsor and Maidenhead and has excellent
access to most major motorway networks and rail
services. The course is laid out in the form of a
figure eight just over a mile and a half in
length, the final five furlongs of which are
virtually straight. Six furlong races start on an
extension to this straight. There are three
different areas: the Club enclosure, the
Grandstand Enclosure and the Silver Ring. All
enclosures have TOTE betting facilities,
bookmakers and access to the centre of the course.
The Club Enclosure gives you access to all public
areas, bars and restaurants and allows entry to
the Members Lawn, Paddock lawn, Parade Ring,
Pre-Parade Ring & Silver Ring areas. The Club
Enclosure also has the prime position next to the
winning post. Grandstand Enclosure gives you
access to the Grandstand, Paddock Lawn, Parade
Ring, Pre Parade Ring and Silver Ring areas,
giving you various bars and eating areas to choose
from. The Grandstand area has a reasonable view of
the winning post which is superbly complemented by
a big screen directly opposite. |
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Maidenhead
Road |
Tel: 018702 200 024 |
| Runnymede Just 3 miles south-east of
Windsor, on the banks of the River Thames, is the
famous meadow of Runnymede. It was here in 1215 that
King John sealed the Magna Carta. This charter
established the principle of the constitutional
monarchy and affirmed the individual’s right to
justice and liberty. The American constitution is
based on the Magna Carta and to commemorate this the
American Bar Association erected a memorial in 1957.
This can be seen on the hillside overlooking the water
meadows.Nearby on an acre of ground given to the USA
by Her Majesty The Queen is a memorial erected in 1965
to the memory of the assassinated President John F.
Kennedy. High on the hill is a memorial erected as a
tribute to "the men and women of the Air Forces of the
British Commonwealth who lost their lives in the
Second World War and who have no known grave". There
are 20,455 names recorded on the stone panels and
courtyard. This most peaceful place offers magnificent
views across the Thames Valley.
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A308
from Windsor towards Staines From dawn until dusk Tea rooms offer refreshments and light lunches RUNNYMEDE CLICK |
tel: 01753 743900 |
| Russell Players Russell Players are an amateur dramatics society based in Swallowfield, Berkshire. We put on three productions per year including a pantomime and meet on Wednesday and Sunday Evenings. |
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Parish
Hall RUSSELL PLAYERS CLICK |
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| St James Church Known locally as the ’church
next to the prison’, St James was built between
1837-1840 on the site of the north transept of Reading
Abbey. The architect was A.W. Pugin (1812-52),
considered one of the foremost of the 19th Century
who, following conversion, sought to express his
Catholic faith through his buildings. The church
features a bell-turret instead of a tower and is at
the heart of a complex that includes a priest house
and a school (now Forbury Gardens Day Nursery), also
with its own bell-turret.
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Forbury Road,
Reading, Berkshire RG1 3HW ST. JAMES CHURCH CLICK |
tel: 0118 957 4171 |
| St Mary’s Church The current building dates
from around 1200 although there has probably been a
church on the site of St Mary’s for over a thousand
years. As a minster church, the vicar and clergy
looked after the townspeople as well as those living
in the countryside around Reading. Most of the church
was rebuilt in the mid-16th Century using stone taken
from the dissolved Reading Abbey, giving St Mary’s its
notable chequered brickwork pattern. Further
restoration followed in the 19th and early 20th
centuries with some interesting 17th Century fittings
surviving.
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St Mary’s Butts,
Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX |
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Savill GardenMagnificent landscaped 35-acre woodland garden within Windsor Great Park. Spectacular Spring displays; sweeping Summer herbaceous borders; formal rose beds; fiery Autumn colours; misty Winter vistas; landscaped temperate house and Golden Jubilee Garden. |
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Windsor
Great
Park Wick Lane Englefield Green Berkshire TW20 0UU SAVILL GARDEN CLICK |
Tel: 01753 847 518 |
| Sir Christopher Wren’s House Sir Christopher Wren’s House
in Windsor was both designed and inhabited by the
famous architect who chose to build the house in a
prime location overlooking the Thames and with a view
of Windsor Castle. Today, the house is a hotel, but
great care has been taken to preserve the original
features of the house including the floor to ceiling
oak panelling above the fireplace in the hotel’s Oak
room. Later owners of the house also left their mark
on its architectural splendour and it is well worth a
visit. Now a hotel.
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Thames
Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PX SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN's HOUSE CLICK |
tel: 01753 442422 |
Slough MuseumOpen Wednesday to Saturday,
11.30-16.00, a visit to Slough Museum in Slough High
Street is an exciting trip out for all the family.
Admission is free and there is disabled access. Take
‘A Journey Through Time’ and discover Slough’s
history, from mammoths to modern day or visit our
temporary exhibitions showing work by local groups.
There are drop in children’s activities throughout the
year and special events for families during the
holidays. We offer an education service for schools
and go out to local groups giving talks. If you have a
local inquiry we can use our collections to try and
answer it, or if you are looking for a photograph we
can carry out a search for you.
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278/286
High
Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1NB Wednesday & Saturday 11.30 - 4 SLOUGH MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01753 526 422 |
South Hill Park Arts CentreFor over twenty-five
years, South Hill Park Arts Centre has offered a year
round programme of theatre, music, dance, film,
exhibitions, workshops and courses, in its magnificent
18th Century mansion and modern Theatre. Its name has
been synonymous with exciting ground breaking
programming since it began. For years major London
productions have begun tours here, whilst artists,
theatre companies, comedians and bands have used the
Park as a te sting ground
for new material.
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South
Hill Park Ringmead Birch Hill Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7PA SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE CLICK |
Tel: 01344 484 123 |
| Stanley Spencer Gallery The Stanley Spencer Memorial Trust owns a collection of paintings and drawings by Sir Stanley Spencer, one of the foremost British artists of the 20th century. These are exhibited in a former Victorian Chapel in Cookham, Berkshire, the Stanley Spencer Gallery. It is the largest permanently displayed collection of the artist's work. The Gallery is the only one in Britain devoted exclusively to an artist in the village where he was born and spent most of his working life. Details of opening times and current exhibitions can be found on our website. |
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Kings
Hall, High Street, Cookham, BerksSTANLEY SPENCER GALLERY CLICK |
Tel: 01628 471885 |
| Sunningdale In the south-eastern corner of
the Royal Borough, Sunningdale borders the county of
Surrey and, until 1894, was included within the parish
of Old Windsor. As in neighbouring Ascot and
Sunninghill, the area is noted for its fine displays of
trees and shrubs, especially banks of rhododendrons.
The Duke of Cumberland (Prince William – George II’s
second son and famous for his command at the Battle of
Culloden) lived in the area and is commemorated with
an obelisk in the Great Park. The names of Sunningdale
and the nearby Wentworth are known throughout the
sporting world for their magnificent golfing facilities
and both have courses which regularly stage major
championships.The Parish Church of Holy Trinity, with
its graceful spire, replaced a previous building of
1839 and was completed in 1887–88. Inside is the tomb
of the exiled sculptor Prince Victor of Hohenlohe, who
died in 1891 and is probably best known for his statue
of King Alfred at Wantage, Today
Sunninghill is a favoured residential district in an
area noted for its natural beauty. Many of the larger
houses have now been demolished although there are
some historic smaller homes in the parish, notably the
farmhouse at Silwood Park, and The Cedars close to
Sunninghill Church, where Sir Walter Scott wrote his
poem Marmion.
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| Sunningdale Golf Club Sunningdale ranks as one of
the premier clubs of England and it has never stooped
to tricking up the course for major competition. It is
difficult enough in all conscience and also hauntingly
beautiful. There are few more exhilarating sights than
the view from the high 10th tee across an inviting
valley, with the fairway rising to the wooded horizon.
Behind the green, discreetly camouflaged but never out
of mind, even if out of sight, is the halfway house
where the grateful golfer can refresh the inner man.
If there is one hole in England which fantasists would
like to take them into banishment on a desert island
it must be the tenth at Sunningdale. Bobby Jones
wished that he could take the entire course back with
him to America. He did in fact take back cherished
memories of Sunningdale and incorporated many of them
in Augusta National.
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Sunningdale
Golf
Club Ridgemount Road Sunningdale Berkshire SL5 9RR SUNNINGDALE GOLF COURSE CLICK |
tel: 01344 621681 |
Taplow CourtThis large house, overlooking
Boulter’s Lock, is now-a-days the home to SGI-UK, a
Buddhist lay organisation, but the house and site have
a history that stretches back to at least the Iron Age
- remains of a hill fort having been found on the
site. From about 1000 BC, there was a large settlement
there, the people being responsible for traffic on the
Thames - notably of metal goods such as jewellery and
weapons - from the continent. The site was a good one
- easily defended with good views all round, and a
supply of fresh water at Bapsey Pond, where fish could
also be reared. A manor house
has existed on the site from before 1066, and is
recorded in the Domesday survey
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Berry
Hill, Taplow Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0ER 1 Jun-16 Sep, Sun, 1400-1860 TAPLOW COURT CLICK |
tel: 01628 591215 |
| Temple Golf Club
Temple is a beautiful old course set on the edge of
the Chilterns with stunning views across the Thames
Valley. The course was designed by the 1887 and 1889
Open Champion Willie Park Junior as an inland links
course and to this day the spirit of his course is
maintained. Since its founding in 1909, the Club has
been a private members club, which is always delighted
to extend a very warm welcome to visitors.
Within just a few miles of both the M4 and M40
motorways, the Club is easily reached from many parts
of the country and is also only 20 minutes from
Heathrow Airport.
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Temple Golf Club Henley Road,Hurley, Nr Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 5LH TEMPLE GOLF CLUB CLICK |
Tel: 01628 824795 |
Thames Valley Police MuseumThe museum includes information and artefacts relating to the history of Thames Valley Police and its five predecessor forces of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Oxford City and Reading Borough. The museum's collections include items relating to the Great Train Robbery of 1963, uniforms, equipment, medals, photographs and scenes of crime evidence as well as occurence and charge books. |
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The
Museum is situated in the historic White House of
Sulhamstead, near Reading, which is now used as the
Force training Centre near Junction 12 of the A4.THAMES VALLEY POLICE MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 0118 932 5748 |
Thatcham Nature Discovery CentreThatcham Nature Discovery
Centre offers a year round programme of events,
workshops, special exhibitions, walks and talks for
children, families and adults. The Centre is situated
off Lower Way on the northern side of Thatcham Lake
close to Thatcham Reed Beds Local Nature Reserve and
is a partnership between West Berkshire Council, The
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and
English Nature. Drop into the centre in Muddy Lane,
Lower Way, Thatcham during opening hours
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Muddy Lane Lower Way Thatcham Berkshire RG19 3FU Months Open: 21 Jan-28 Feb, Tue-Sun, (term-time) 1300-1600, (school hol) Tue-Fri, 1100-1700. 1 Mar-9 Nov, Tue-Fri, (term-time) 1300-1600, school hols) Tue-Sun, 1100-1700. Closed Easter (18,21 Apr), 25,26, Dec. |
tel: 01635 874381 |
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Tiny Talk UK
My name's Katie Mayne, mum to Lucy and Harry and the founder of TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes. I set up TinyTalk baby signing after I taught my son Harry to baby sign when he was just 7 months old. It worked like magic - he was signing to me when he wanted to play or read a book, when he was hungry, and even when he wanted to go to sleep.As I had been already fully certified in sign language (I'm a Primary School Teacher as well as a Teacher of the Deaf) - I made up my mind to start baby signing classes for other parents around my area. And so TinyTalk baby signing classes were born! We'd love you to baby sign with us! |
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Calcot
Centre and Turnhams Farm Hall, Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5SD TINY TALK CLICK |
tel: 07787 147807 |
Trilakes AnimalThis is a
children's zoo with chipmunks,goats, miniature
horses, rabbits, donkeys, pigs and sheep Lake 1 is
the smaller of the two lakes stocked with most
species of fish with the average carp going mid to
upper double. With snags, islands and pads you
have plenty of features to fish to.Lake 2 also
contains most species of fish and a good number of
20lb plus carp, with a nice mix of commons,
mirrors and ghosties. Features are much the same
as Lake 1, but with more open water features
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Yateley
Road Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 8JQ TRILAKES ANIMAL CLICK |
tel: 01252 873191 |
| Twyford &
Ruscombe Theatre Group The group usually
present three shows a year in Loddon Hall, Twyford: a
pantomime in January, a light-hearted play in April,
and something a little more challenging in October. We
meet regularly at our group headquarters in
Polehampton Close, Twyford, both to rehearse and to
build scenery. We also have an active social life
behind the scenes. Our theatre group has a long
tradition of welcoming new members and introducing
them to amateur theatre.
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Loddon Hall, Twyford TWYFORD & RUSCOMBE THEATRE CLICK |
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| The Ure Museum of Greek
Archaeology Discover more about Greek
mythology and life through images on our many vases.
Find out how Odysseus escaped the Cyclops cave or
study scenes of warriors going into battle.
See everyday and extraordinary objects, from the small oil bottles that athletes wore around their wrists to a mask of the terrifying Gorgon Medusa. Learn about the Egyptians too, through our important and exciting collection of artefacts, including a fascinating funerary boat, jewellery, grave offerings and a mummified cat's head. |
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Ure
Museum of Greek Archaeology Department of Classics University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6AA weekdays 9am to 5pm URE MUSEUM CLICK |
tel: 0118 378 6990 |
Valley VineyardsStanlake Park lies on the
border of the Parish of Hurst and Ruscombe in a
beautiful valley just south of the village of Twyford
in Berkshire, England. Because of Stanlake’s location
within Windsor Great Park for many centuries and its
proximity to Windsor Castle, it has a rich and
fascinating history. The origins were in the 12th
Century when it was called Hinton Pipard. The name
changed to Stanlake Park in the Tudor period and a
Vineyard was first planted (by Jon Leighton) in 1979 –
originally known as ‘Thames Valley Vineyards’, and
then simply ‘Valley Vineyards’. Whilst you can order
wine by phone and via this website, everyone is
encouraged to come and visit Stanlake Park, to see the
Valley Vineyards and the extensive Winery. Our shop is
open 7 days a week. The vineyard is extensive running
to almost 25 acres – around 30,000 vines. Our winery
is capable of handling 200 tonnes of grapes every
season and we make wine for many other vineyards in
England – as well as all of our own wine.
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Stanlake
Park Twyford Reading Berkshire RG10 0BN Months Open: 7 Jan-23 Dec, Mon-Fri, 0900-1700, Sat, 1100-1700, Sun, 1200-1700 (or dusk). Closed 24 Dec-7 Jan VALLEY VINYARDS CLICK |
tel: 0118 934 0176 |
Watermill: West Berkshire PlayhouseThe Watermill theatre is a stunning converted mill situated in beautiful gardens beside the river Lambourn. The theatre seats 216 people and is one of only 49 producing theatres in the country. The Watermill's compact building makes the theatre experience extraordinarily intimate for both performers and audience. The theatre's reputation within the profession for producing quality work, attracts high calibre artists and production personnel, which in turn has created the opportunities for the work to tour and dazzle audiences all over the world. |
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Bagnor Newbury Berkshire RG20 8AE WATERMILL PLAYHOUSE CLICK |
Tel: 01635 46044 |
| Welford Park Walks along the River
Lambourne through the beech wood and enjoy the carpets
of snowdrops followed by a visit to the Old Laundry
Tea Rooms for a cream tea. Dogs on leads welcome.
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Welford
Park Welford Newbury Berkshire RG20 8HU WELFORD PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01488 608 203 |
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Wellington
Country Park
Welcome to Wellington Country Park, set in 350 acres of peaceful woodlands within the Duke of Wellington's Estate. With a wealth of open space, birds and wildlife, we have all the ingredients for a wonderful family day out. There are plenty of picnic and barbeque areas, and cream teas, coffee and cake are available in the coffee shop. This is a superb place for children, with safe play areas and fascinating nature trails. There are peaceful woodland walks where you can discover our herd of red deer and other wildlife in a natural environment. The large lake is home to a variety of water birds and can be explored by boat (boating available in season). Our very popular day fishing lake is available for carp, pike, perch and tench. Wellington Country Park is an ideal touring base if you are camping or caravanning. Stay on the ETB 4 star touring campsite and enjoy free entry to the Country Park during your stay. |
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Odiham
Road Riseley Reading Berkshire RG7 1SP Open daily 17th March to 24th March: 10.00am - 4.30pm. 25th March to 30th September: 10.00am - 5.30pm. 1st October to 5th November: 10.00am - 4.30pm. WELLINGTON COUNTRY PARK CLICK |
Tel: 01189 326 444 |
| West
Berkshire
Museum Agriculture, Archaeology,
Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles,
Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Inland
Waterways, Industry, Natural Sciences, Photography,
Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce,
Weapons and War
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The
Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS April to September: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 10am to 5pm. Sat - 10am to 4:30pm October to March: Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat - 10am to 4pm. Open Wednesday during School Holidays only WEST BERKSIRE MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel : 01635 30511 |
Windsor & Royal Borough Museum CollectionWindsor & Royal Borough
Museum is the local history collection for the
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. It is
housed in a store, with a new display arm in the local
studies area at Windsor Library, There are also
small display cases around the borough showing a
selection of artefacts. Amongst the museum
collection's 6000 items are archaeological finds,
paintings, prints, drawings, maps, books, dioramas,
costume and a wide variety of social history objects,
all relating to Windsor, Maidenhead and the
surrounding area. The museum store is open by
appointment only on Wednesday mornings;
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Windsor
Library,
Bachelors Acre, Windsor, SL4 1ER open Monday - Saturday. WINDSOR & ROYAL BOROUGH MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01753 743940 |
| Windsor Arts Centre The Old Fire Station in St
Leonards Road is the unusual home of Windsor Arts
Centre. This hive of cultural activity offers a year
round programme of events in all artistic areas and to
all ages. Activities include music, dance, drama,
comedy, films and exhibitions. There are also a
variety of workshops and classes for those interested
in exploring their creative potential or developing
their artistic talents.
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Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 3BL Monday 7pm-11pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 11pm. Sunday 7.30pm-10.30pm. Bar opens daily from 7.30pm. WINDSOR ARTS CENTRE CLICK |
tel: 01753 859336 |
| Windsor Bridge Windsor Bridge has an
interesting and turbulent history. It was designed by
Charles Hollis who decided to build the bridge in
cast-iron, a material that was still rare in the
construction of bridges in 1824 when the Windsor
Bridge was completed. The bridge was initially a toll
bridge which caused so much controversy among the
local townspeople that the issue was taken to
Parliament which ruled that the toll be scrapped. In
1970 the bridge was closed to traffic due to
structural problems that were foreseen when it was
being built. Today it is fully refurbished and open to
pedestrians.
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Windsor CastleWindsor Castle is the oldest and
largest inhabited castle in the world. Its rich
history spans more than 900 years. The magnificent
State Apartments reflect the changing tastes of
successive monarchs, from the Baroque grandeur of
Charles II to the highly acclaimed restoration work
following the devastating fire of 1992. They form the
heart of the palace and are used regularly by The
Queen and the Royal Family for ceremonial and state
occasions.St George's Chapel, within the Castle
precincts, is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical
buildings in England. Ten monarchs are buried there,
including Henry VIII with his favourite wife, Jane
Seymour.
Highlights for Children |
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Windsor Berkshire SL4 1NJ Open daily, March to October, 09:45-17:15 (last admission 16:00), November to February, 09:45-16:15 (last admission 15:00) The Castle is closed 14 April (however free admission to the Castle Precincts is possible), 16 April (castle closed am, admissions from 13:00), 21 April (castle closed am, admissions from 13:00), 23 April, 30 April (castle closed pm, last admissions at 12 noon), 19 June, 25 and 26 December WINDSOR CASTLE CLICK |
Tel: 020 7766 7304 |
| Windsor Royal Shopping The Windsor Royal Shopping
centre is in the centre of Windsor opposite the castle
and is built around the old Victorian station. If you
like to shop somewhere different this is definitely
the place for you as it combines imagination with
style. There are unusual boutiques, prestigious shops,
stalls selling a variety of beautiful items from
across the world, and plenty of cafés and restaurants.
So, whether you’re looking for that perfect gift or
just a relaxing cup of coffee, Windsor Royal Shopping
has something for you.
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Windsor
Royal
Shopping 5 Goswell Hill Windsor SL4 1RH WINDSOR ROYAL SHOPPING CENTRE CLICK |
Tel : 01753 797071 |
| Windsor Theatre Royal The greatest names in theatre
come to Windsor's Theatre Royal, as they have since it
opened in 1910. This intimate theatre boasts Bill
Kenwright as its producer and audiences are treated to
new productions before they transfer to London's West
End or go off on tour around the country. There’s a
traditional pantomime every Christmas.
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Thames
Street, Windsor, Berkshire Box office open 10am until 8pm Evening performances at 8pm Monday to Saturday, matinees at 2.30pm Thursday and 4.45pm Saturday THEATRE ROYAL CLICK |
tel: 01753 853888 |
| Windsor Farm Shop The Royal Farms at Windsor
date from the reign of George III who from 1790
onwards laid out two model farms. There are now two
dairy herds, Jersey and Ayrshire, other livestock and
arable land growing mainly wheat, oats and beans.
Established by Prince Albert in 1858, the Royal Dairy
is situated in the home Park in buildings designed by
John Thomas. The Farm Shop is on the edge of the Home
Park and has been created by converting some Victorian
potting sheds and constructing two new buildings, one
for the shop and one for the coffee shop. The Windsor
Farm Shop sells a range of products from the Royal
Farms and small local specialist suppliers, including
Beef from traditional British breeds, lamb, pork,
poultry and game in season from the Royal Estates. A
selection of hams and pies cooked on site.Locally
grown seasonal fruit and vegetables.Milk, yoghurt,
cream and ice cream from the Royal Dairy.Bread and
cakes baked locally.Jams, preserves and sauces.Apples
and apple juice from Sandringham. Locally produced
wines and ales.Plants from the Royal Gardens.Hot and
cold drinks, home-made sandwiches and a selection of
cakes and pastries are available in the adjacent
coffee shop .
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Datchet
Road,
Old Windsor, Berks, SL4 2RQ Farm Shop open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Coffee Shop open Monday to Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Special conditions apply for Bank Holidays Website and on-line ordering WINDSOR FARM SHOP CLICK |
tel: 01753 623800 |
| Windsor Great Park Windsor Great Park covers
4,800 acres, parts of which are open to the public.
Its present area was determined in the 1360s and was
popular with Saxon kings as a hunting forest. The park
is shrouded in mystery and legend and for over 1,000
years the story of Herne the Hunter has been told. His
ghost still appears wearing the antlers of a stag,
riding a phantom black stallion at the head of a pack
of black hounds. He appears to warn of times of
trouble and gallops through Windsor Great Park only to
disappear into thin air. The park today is the perfect
place for picnics, walking, cycling and horse riding.
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Accessible
from
Windsor town centre on foot via the Long Walk, or car
parks are located along the A332 that goes through the
Park. Alternatively you can drive to Virginia Water and
park at Blacknest Gate for a walk around the lake, where
you will pass a totem pole and miniature waterfall. |
tel: 01753 743900 |
Windsor VIP CruisesWindsor VIP Cruises is a
family business operating on the non-tidal part of the
River Thames. Our aim is to offer our clients the most
luxurious cruise on the River Thames with first-class
service on our modern 38ft Motor Yacht 'Lady Diana of
Windsor'.Designed cruise packages for up to twelve
persons with a selection of cruise durations.We offer
champagne reception on every cruise with morning
coffee, afternoon tea, canapes and lunch included,
depending on the cruise option chosen. First-class
cruises for corporate entertainment, or that special
occasion such as weddings, pre-horse race, birthdays,
anniversaries, etc. We have a full bar on board,
special dietary requirements can also be considered if
these are requested at the time of booking. Visit our
website or call us for more information.
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Little
Cote Friary Island Wraysbury Staines Berkshire TW19 WINDSOR VIP CRUISES CLICK |
tel: 01784 481702 |
| Woodley Theatre Woodley Theatre has been run by the community since 1945 and has a reputation for high quality drama. The council has just built a brand new community centre with 100-seat theatre. |
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The Oakwood Centre, Headley Rd, Woodley WOODLEY THEATRE CLICK |
tel: 0118 969 0827 |
| Yippee's Yard The Ultimate Playworld at
South Reading Leisure Centre, Yippee's Yard is an
amazing labyrinth of play structures, interactive
zones, along with more relaxed fun and games, music
and crafts.
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South
Reading Leisure Centre, Northumberland Avenue, Reading
RG2 8DF |
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BERKSHIRE GARDEN SHOW
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The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZd |
Michael Gallacher, Showtime
Events, Birchwood House, Lion Farm, Milstead,
Sittingbourne, Kent tel: 07788 588388 fax: 01795
830176
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ALDERSHOT HORSE SHOW
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The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
Mrs.J.Hopkins, Hammers,
Appleshaw, Andover, Hants SP11 9BN tel: 01264 771055
email: admin@thealdershotshow.fsnet.co.uk
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PONIES ASSOCIATION (UK) SOUTH SHOW
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The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
tel:01487 830278 |
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ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE
SHOW
Where else
are you able to combine top sporting action, with a
venue so unique that it is open to the public for
just four days a year? The answer is
Royal Windsor Horse Show, set for the second year in
the beautiful Private Grounds of Windsor Castle.
Following on from the huge success last year, the
event will proudly launch and incorporate The
Royal Windsor Food and Drink Festival for the
first time. Family Entertainment,
wonderful shopping, fabulous restaurants, rich
equine tradition and sporting excellence make this
the event and place to visit in May. For
tickets call 0870 143 2208 |
Windsor
Castle |
Mrs. Penny Henderson, The Royal
Mews, Windsor Castle, Berks SL4 1NG tel: 01753 860633
fax: 01753 831074 email: mail@hpower.co.uk
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SOUTHERN MOTOR CARAVAN SHOW
This event is relatively new
to the Warners show calendar but has been
established for more than 20 years. Since we took
over the event in 2003 it has enjoyed considerable
growth and now presents around 150 specialist
traders. The 2005 show welcomed more than 1500
motorcaravans, caravans and campers who "pitched-up"
for a long weekend and around 6,700 day visitors
over the course of the 3 days.
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The Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
Maxine Sheppard, Warners Group
Publications, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10
9PH tel: 01778 391123 fax: 01778 392079
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SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAME
FAIR
Man’s best friend
takes centre stage at the Highclere Country Fair.
Working dogs of all shapes and sizes will be
demonstrating their exceptional talents in range
of events including the Skinners International
Retriever Event, gundog scurries, terrier and
lurcher events and hound parades. Canine beauty
and brains, speed and stamina will all be put to
the test. Bring your dog along to have a go, and
you could win superb cash and dog food
prizes. As always, we
have celebrity demonstrators bringing you their
famous displays in all our arenas, with
competitions and activities for clay shooting,
airguns, casting and falconry. Highclere also
brings you the very best in quality trade stands,
rural crafts and fine food and drink. |
Highclere Castle, Nr Newbury
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Ian Harford, Hunters Croft,,
Upwoods Road, Doveridge,Derbyshire DE6 5LL
tel: 01889 563232 fax: 01889 563215 email: info@countrymanfairs.co.uk
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SOUTHERN COUNTIES CANINE
ASSOCIATION SHOW
Free entry to the
show and free car parking for exhibitors is again a
feature of Southern Counties. Dates for Southern
Counties 2006 are:
Friday 2nd June,
(Gundogs and Utility) Saturday 3rd June, Hound,
Terrier and Toy), and Sunday 4th June, (Working and
Pastoral). The weekend
will be a celebration of dogs, with the dog show,
Good citizens, a Companion Dog Show on each day,
Young Kennel Club rally, UK Handlers international
annual competition.Southern
Counties offers exhibitors the opportunity to enter
the Pedigree Chum Champions, Veteran and Breeders
Stakes, the Purina/Pro-Plan Dog World Pup of the
Year Competition and KCJO Stakes and The Pat-Dog
stakes .
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The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
Mrs.A.Cavill, Langham House,
Ham Common, Richmond on Thames, Surrey TW10 7JB tel:
0208 940 2372 fax: 0208 940 7711 email: scca@angelacavill.co.uk
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NEWBURY SUMMER SHOW
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The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
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BRITISH
DRIVING SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW
The
BDS
Annual
Show, held at Smith's
Lawn in the magnificent surroundings of Windsor
Great Park, is the annual gathering
of the membership where they compete against each
other in a variety of showing classes. It is now
firmly established as one of the prestige
equestrian sporting events in the British season
and culminates in the Brewin
Dolphin Supreme Show Championship and parade
in front of the Royal Box.The Show
also supports the Sanders Watney Trust,
the registered charity set up by the British
Driving Society to help disabled people drive
horses and ponies.Throughout the
day, competition takes place in four arenas. Over
350 horses and carriage turnouts compete in
private driving competitions for all levels of
driving enthusiast, from the single novice to
coachmen with their magnificent teams of four
horses.
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Windsor Great Park
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Charlotte Lawson, Buckinhams
Cottage, Fressingfield, Suffolk IP21 5QE tel: 01379
586686 fax : 01379 586466 email: mail@charlotte-lawson.co.uk
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WINDSOR DOG SOCIETY
SHOW
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Mrs I Terry, 13 Rennets Close,
Eltham, London SE9 2NQ tel: 02088 505321 fax: 02088
505205 email: windsor.dogshow@btinternet.com
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CARTIER INTERNATIONAL POLO
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Windsor Great Park
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Richard Hodgson, Hodgson
Events, The Workshop, Lodsworth, West Sussex BN18 9LT
tel: 01798 861815 fax: 01798 861810 email: mail@hodgsonevents.eclipse.co.uk
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LIVE CRAFTS
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Highclere Castle, Nr Newbury
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HD Events Ltd, Events
House, Wycombe Air Park, Booker, Marlow, Bucks SL7
3DP tel: 01494 450504 fax: 01494 450245 email: hdevents@aol.com
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SWALLOWFIELD
HORTICULTURAL SHOW
Taste the atmosphere.
The Swallowfield Show is now in it's 122nd year.
Organised completely by volunteers, it has grown and
blossomed over the years. Grannies, granddads,
mums, dads and children visit the show from all over
the south of England. All day exhibitions,
entertainments and competitions. A brilliant
day out for all ages. Swallowfield
is one of the remaining, flourishing, traditional
shows still exhibiting home grown country produce.
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Swallowfield |
Roberta Stewart, Russetts,
Swallowfield Street, Swallowfield, Reading, Berks
RG7 1QX tel: 0118 988 2736 email: roberta@stewartm.freeserve.co.uk
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LITTLEWICK GREEN SHOW
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Littlewick Green, Nr Maidenhead
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Valerie Bosley, 18 Pinkneys
Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5DH tel: 01628 630622
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HIGHCLERE CASTLE INTERNATIONAL
HORSE TRIALS
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Highclere Castle, Nr Newbury
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Janet Benney, Trialtime Ltd,
The Old Rectory, Cholderton, Nr Salisbury, Wilts SP4
0DW tel: 07836 213338 fax: 01980 629461 email: jbenney@benneyj.freeserve.co.uk
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READING
& WOKINGHAM SHOW
The Reading &
Wokingham Country Show is a showcase for rural
life and agriculture in Berkshire and a range of
entertainment for all the family.
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Spencers Wood, Reading
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Mrs Liz Storey, Hathaways
Cottage, Kiln Lane, Mortimer, Reading, Berks RG7 3PN
tel: 0118 933 1300 fax: 0118 933 1300
email:
lizstorey2000@hotmail,com
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ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE SHOW
The Royal County of Berkshire Show 16th and 17th September 2006 featuring The Musical Drive of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery The 2005 Show: We enjoyed the most amazing two days here on the Showground and had one of the best Shows ever. Some 62,654 visitors enjoyed the action.The sun shone on day one and crowds flocked to the site to marvel at the Metropolitan Police Ride and the parade of livestock.Some 30 balloons left the main arena both evenings and it was an amazing site. |
The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
Ian Wilson, Newbury Showground,
Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berks RG18 9QZ tel:
01635 247111 fax: 01635 247227 email: office@newburyshowground.co.uk
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SHOWMAN'S SHOW
is the only outdoor show of
its kind in the UK, if not the world. The first
Showman's Show was held in 1984 at the Newark
Showground, with only 80 or so exhibitors. Until
1989 the show was held every two years but due to
demand, from exhibitors and show visitors alike,
Lance Publications made the decision to hold the
event annually. Initially it moved around the
country but eventually settled at the Newbury
Showground, which has been its home for the last 11
years.Today the show attracts more than 4,000
visitors over two days and boasts in excess of 400
exhibitors, who show the most sophisticated
structures, equipment and entertainment demanded by
the event industry at large.
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The Newbury Showground,
Priors Court,
Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ |
Stephen Lance, Lance
Publications, Park House, Park Road, Petersfield,
Hants GU32 3DL tel: 01730 266624 fax: 01730 260117
email: info@showmans-directory.co.uk
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WOKINGHAM WINTER
CARNIVAL
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Wokingham
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Maurice Monk, Cantley House
Hotel, Milton Road, Wokingham, Berks RG40 5QG tel:
0118 9895107 email: maurice@cantleyhotel.co.uk
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| Aldermaston &
Berkshire Croquet Club Awe, C4 Building , Aldermaston , Reading , Berkshire RG7 4PR Tel :0118 9827614 Lawns: 2 |
Caversham Croquet Club
Albert/Richmond Road , Recreation Ground Cavesham , Reading RG4 7PR Tel: 01189 017120 Lawns: 1 |
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| Ambitions
Equestrian Centre Hillside Stud Great Shefford Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7DL Tel : 01488 638636 Ambitions
is a family owned business that prides itself on being
a quality riding centre for all the family.
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Ashford
Hill
Riding
School Woodside, Goose Hill Headley Thatcham RG19 8AS Tel: 01635 268587 |
Barossa
Farm
Riding
Stables Devils Highway Riseley Reading Berkshire RG7 1XR Tel: 0118 988 3776 |
Bearwood
Riding Centre Mole Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berks, RG41 5DB. Telephone: 0118 9760010 Bearwood
Riding Centre is a BHS
approved Riding Centre, which has been established for many years. It is situated between Wokingham and Reading. |
| Berkshire
Riding Centre Crouch Lane Winkfield Windsor Berkshire SL4 4TN Tel: 01344-884992 (yard) Fax: 01344-893424 Tel: 01344-883331 (office hours only) We
at the BRC, would like to help you achieve your dream
whatever it is. We are
passionate about horses,
their care and helping our clients to achieve success. We work to the highest standards and constantly strive to improve and stretch ourselves. |
Bradfield
Riding Centre The Maltings Bradfield Reading Berkshire RG7 6AJ Phone: 0118 974 4048 Bradfield
Riding Centre is a small friendly equestrian facility
established in its pleasant rural location for over 30
years.
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Checkendon
Equestrian Centre Lovegroves Lane, Checkendon, RG8 0NE Tel : 01491 680225 Set in
beautiful countryside on the borders of Berkshire and
Oxfordshire (between Reading and Oxford) and
surrounded by woodlands and country lanes.
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Cloud
Stables School of Equitation Church Lane Arborfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9JA Tel : 0118 976 1522 Cloud
Stables is located near Wokingham
and has a large floodlit outdoor school and a floodlit indoor school and fully trained BHS Instructors. |
| Cullinghood
School of Riding Herons Farm, Buckhold, Pangbourne, Reading Tel : 0118 974 5228 Riding
school, hacking, and equestrian holidays and weekend
breaks.
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Gleniffer
Stables Drift Road, Hawthorn Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3ST. Tel: 01628 626615 |
Hall
Place Equestrian Centre Little Heath Rd, Tilehurst, Reading Tel : 0118 942 6938 Training
for all ages and standards in extensive indoor and
outdoor facilities. Group and Private lessons.
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Heathlands
Riding Centre Heathlands Riding Est., Heathlands Road, Wokingham, RG40 3AS Tel : 01344 772453 Conveniently
located
on the outskirts
of Wokingham and close to the M3 and M4. Heathlands offers equestrian services unrivalled in the area. Facilities include an Indoor School with Martin Collins Surface, International size Flood Lit Outdoor Arena, Horse Walker with roof and lighting, Jumping Paddock (including full set of show jumps), Solarium and Equissage Horse Massager. |
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End Equestrian Centre Whistley Mill Lane Twyford Reading Berkshire RG10 0RA Telephone: 01189 341367 Mobile: 07885 257900 Welcome
to Lands End Equestrian Centre. We have been running since 1960 .We offer a range of services
from beginners lessons to shows, cowboy/cinderella parties, to film work. We can cater for any age from tiny tots to the more mature person. We specialise in nervous clients. |
The
Spanish Bit Riding School & Livery Elm Farm. Boveney Road, Dorney Common, SL4 6QD, Tel: 01628 661275 We are a
riding school and livery yard; BHS and ABRS approved.
We provide training for all ages and abilities.
Jill and Keith have been running the riding school for
an amazing 30 years, which has galloped past!
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Wayside
Stables Fifield Road, Fifield Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2PG Phone: 0845 8068336 Phone: 01628 777735 Wayside
Stables are well established and have a wealth of
experience with riding and running stables. They have
built an excellent reputation as the premier riding
school in the Windsor and Maidenhead areas
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Tally
Ho Stables Crouch Lane Winkfield Berkshire SL4 4RZ Tel: +44 (0)1344 885 373 Fax: +44 (0)1344 891 482 |
| Wokingham
Equestrian Centre Chapel Green Wokingham Berkshire RG40 3ER Telephone: 07939 221 872 Wokingham
Equestrian
Centre is set in a gorgeous 56 acre yard in Chapel
Green, near Wokingham in Berkshire. With all the
facilities you need, it will be the perfect place for
you and your horse to progress.
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Abony Equestrian At
Blacknest Gate, Blacknest Gate, Mill Lane, SL5 0PS, Tel: 01276 472829 Full
&
Part Time Horse Livery, Riding Lessons
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Berkshire College of
Agriculture,
Hall Place, Burchetts Green, SL6 6QR, Tel: 01100 824444 Horse Livery, Riding Lessons |
Brookfield
Farm
Equestrian
Centre, Stable Cottage, Brookfield Farm, Warfield, RG42 6BH, Tel: 01344 890056 Full
& Partial Livery, All Breeds & Disciplines,
English, Riding Lessons, Combined Training, Showing, Dressage, Eventing, Hunter/Jumpers, Steeplechase, Indoor & Outdoor Arenas, Round Yard, Jumps, Race Track, 25 Acres |
| Crown Farm, Eton Wick Rd, Berk SL4 6PG, Tel: Tel: 07902 822484 Partial
Livery,
Undercover Stables, Outdoor Menage, Local Hacking
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Coldicote Sports Horses, Leyland Farm, Preston Rd, MK18 4HS, Tel: +44 (0)1280 821601 Schooling,
Competition
and
Sales Liveries Only, Horses for Sale, School and
Lunging Ring, BSJA Jumps, Almost 100 Acres
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Fairoak Grange Stud & Livery,
Ashford Hill, RG19 8BL, Tel: 01635 299412 Horse Livery
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Lavender Farm Livery Stables,
Nusery Lane, Middle Green Road Tel: 01753 527221 Horse
Livery
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| Priory Stables, Church Road, SL4 2JW, Tel: 01753 850796 Horse
Livery
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New Livery Yard, Chanders, Aldworth, RG8 9RU, Tel: 01235 211511 Part and
Full Time Livery
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Riverside Farm, 45 Silver Hill, College Town, GU47 0QS, Tel: 01276 32433 Horse
Livery
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SEB Stables Crown Farm, Crown Farm, Eton Wick, Tel: 0958 327880 Horse
Livery
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| Simon Billany
Liveries, Riseley, RG7 0118, Tel: 973 1739 Horse
Livery
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Tidmarsh Stud, Maidenhatch, Tidmarsh, RG8 8HP, Tel: 01734 744840 Horse
Livery
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Whitelocks Farm
Riding Stables, Garsons Lane, Maidens Green, , RG12 6JA, Tel: 01344 890522 Horse
Livery,
Riding Lessons
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SNOWBALL FARM
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE DORNEY WOOD ROAD, BURNHAM SL1 8EH SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE Phone: 01628 666222 We are a
family-run Equestrian Centre
where all ages and all levels of experience are welcome. Snowball Farm is a BHS and ABRS approved Riding School, livery and training centre. We are able to teach almost anyone to ride. A full range of Livery services are available and we hold a number of shows throughout the year. |
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