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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
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This area was not part of
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| 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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| 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
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
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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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Bray,
Maidenhead, Berkshire |
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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 Playground |
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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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SL6 3QD 1 May-31 Oct 10:30-17:00 |
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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 |
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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 Forbury and the
Forbury Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 |
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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
and Streatley, Berkshire
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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 |
| 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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John
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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90
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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PANGBOURNE CLICK |
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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
and 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. |
Swallowfield
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 |
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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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St
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,
Berkshire |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
Tel: 0118 901 5040 |
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prepared by Lance Publications,
Park House, Park Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3DL email: info@showmans-directory.co.uk
website: www.showmans-directory.co.uk
The full Directory is available from them.
This section is included in memory of the late Alec Davey of R.Bromley & Co. Ltd- the wine merchants, to commemorate his 25 years entertaining all at the major events (1962-1987). Read about him CLICK HERE |
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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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HORSE
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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. |
| Lands 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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Tennis
Dating -Click on picture
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Berkshire LTA
Bracknell Forest Binfield Tennis Association Bracknell Esporta Royal Berkshire Latika Junior Bracknell Sandhurst Winkfield Tennis Association Bracknell Reading Caversham | Total Tennis site Caversham Park David Lloyd Reading University of Reading | Total Tennis site Woodland Tilehurst Slough |