Berkshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Berkshire.

About Berkshire

Widely known as the Royal County of Berkshire, due to the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle, Berkshire is a gateway to London. The famous Royal Ascot horse racing event takes place in Berkshire at Ascot Racecourse. It is a very rural county with a lot of countryside and scenic views to enjoy. It is based in the south east of England just outside London and the major towns are Reading, Bracknell, Windsor and Slough. Berkshire is also reputed for its production of cheeses such as Barkham Blue, Waterloo and Wigmore. Legoland is situated in Berkshire whilst Eton College, Museum of English Rural Life and Bisham Abbey are all great places to visit when in the area. The M4 also gives great access to the centre of London whilst Wales and the south coast are all potential day trips if you want to venture further out. The Thames Valley passes through Reading making it a great region to explore and take in the fabulous River Thames as it weaves its way through acres of countryside en route to the centre of London.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Berkshire

1. LEGOLAND Windsor Park - Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY No stay in Berkshire is complete without spending a day out at Legoland, this fun filled theme park is perfect for all ages. 2. Beale Park - Lower Basildon, Berkshire, RG8 9NH Beale Park is set in three hundred and fifty acres of picturesque parkland next to the River Thames. Family can enjoy a fun filled day out seeing the animals, walking around and taking a ride on its own narrow gauge steam railway. 3. Donnington Castle - near Newbury, Berks, RG14 2LE Built by Richard Abberbury in 1386, all that remains is the star shape ground works and the impressive twin towered gatehouse. 4. Ashdown House - Lambourn, Newbury, Berkshire, RG17 8RE This 17th century house boasts wonderful views over the Berkshire Downs. Owned by National Trust who run restricted guided tours. 5. Highclere Castle - Newbury, Berks, RG20 9RN A wonderful Victorian castle, today you can see magnificent architecture, beautiful furnishings, art and antiquities as well as a thousand acres of spectacular landscaped gardens and parkland. See Full List of Attractions in Berkshire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Berkshire

Towns and Villages in Berkshire

Berkshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Abingdon - Abingdon is the oldest town in England and much of the charm of visiting comes from experiencing this sense of age firsthand... More... Ascot - The small English village of Ascot lies within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, famous for its racecource... More... Bracknell - The historic town of Bracknell, is conveniently situated near Reading and Windsor... More... Didcot - Boasts some interesting attractions that are out of proportion to its little size... More... Hungerford - A beautiful little town with an elegant mix of modern day convenience and old-world grace, enjoy the tranquil waters on the Kennet & Avon Canal... More... Maidenhead - An old scenic town on the banks of the Thames River, the town boasts some great historic buildings and structures to explore... More... Reading - A large and interesting town, well worth a visit, as it boasts an important and interesting history that dates back to the 700's and is at the point where the Thames and Kennet rivers join... More... Windsor - Windsor Castle is the crown gem of the town, everything is built around the immense, impressive structure. There is also lots more to do here for visitors including Legoland, great shopping, scenic walks and riverboat cruises... More...

Useful Contact Information for Berkshire

Newbury Tourist Information Centre The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS Tel No: 01635 30267 Maidenhead Tourist Information Centre St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QU Tel No: 01628 796502 Bracknell Tourist Information Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW Tel No: 01344 354409 Reading Tourist Information Centre Chain Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HX Tel No: 0118 956 6226 Windsor Tourist Information Centre Royal Windsor Shopping Centre, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PJ Tel No: 01753 743900

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