Berkshire Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do throughout Berkshire


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the world's oldest and largest continuously occupied fortress, one of the Queen's main residences, with impressive state rooms and chapels

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housing a permanent exhibition from Tutankhamun's Tomb, discovered by the 5th Earl and exhibits from the popular TV series, Downton Abbey, which was filmed here

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with over 50 interactive rides, building workshops and much more! Children 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety

Beale Park

Reading

  • nature reserve
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specialising in captive breeding of rare birds and providing a relaxing environment with extensive playground areas and a miniature ride on train

  • farm park
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deer park with ride on tractor and trailer rides, farm animals which can be handled by the children, picnic area and adventure playground

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  • National Trust
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beautiful Palladian mansion with original delicate plasterwork and elegant staircase surrounded by magnificent wooded parkland

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one of the largest community-orientated leisure centres in the South of England. The Centre offers something for everyone with a superb range of facilities includes swimming pools, athletics stadium, gym, spa etc

Cliveden

Maidenhead

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  • National Trust
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a series of gardens, each with its own character, featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre, Octagon temple, woodland and riverside walks

  • film/tv location
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  • historic house
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superb Tudor manor with a fine collection of portraits and furniture and often used in films and TV productions

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set in the tranquil surroundings of the Thames with an extensive collection of paintings and objets d'art and a working watermill where they sell their own milled flour

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housing designated collections of national importance covering agriculture, crafts and rural life with children friendly exhibits

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  • local history

with lots of interactive exhibits catering from the serious student to the youngest child covering Reading's history from pre Roman times to the Victorians

Runnymede

Windsor

  • landmark
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  • memorial
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  • National Trust
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  • history
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  • politics
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riverside site of the sealing of Magna Carta, with memorials to same, John F Kennedy and the Commonwealth Air Force

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boasting a superb collection of artefacts and memorabilia from the Duke of Wellington and surrounded by an extensive country park

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tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames with a beautiful gypsy caravan and preserved turbine machinery

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famed for Royal Ascot week held in June, but other racing is also held here and a programme of summer concerts and events

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visitors can enjoy the lake, arboretum, woodland & adventure trails & the chance to go horse riding in this attractive complex of country parks

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from the home of Augustinian friars in the C12th to a country club in the C20th, the land known as Caversham Court Gardens has a long recorded history. Volunteers give illustrated talks