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Relocating to Berkshire?
Here you can find a list of places of interest and things to do in and around the area.
Places of interest
The Look Out Discovery Centre
Opposite Coral Reef, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell
Tel: 013544 354400
Hands on science and nature exhibition with over 70 exhibits.
Beale Park
Lower Basildon, nr Reading, RG8 9NH
Tel: 0118 984 5172
Lots to do and see in beautiful setting beside the Thames. part of the Child-Beale Trust, collections of rare pheasants, owls, parrots and water-fowl, unusual breeds of sheep and cattle. Narrow gauge railway, pets corner, and picnic and play areas.
The Herb Farm
Sonning Common, Reading
Tel: 0118 972 4220
one of the most extensive ranges of herb plants an herbal products in the country. Featuring demonstration and gardens and over 200 varieties of culinary, medicinal and aromatic plants for sale. Explore the Saxon Maze and visit the Barn Shop for all manner of herbal delights and gardening sundries.
California Country Park
Nine Mile Ride, Finchamptsetad, Wokingham
Tel: 0118 973 0028
Woodland, play area, paddling pool and lake
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Davis Street, Hurst, Reading
Tel: 0118 934 2016
Acres of lakes, rivers and meadows to explore with hundreds of flowers, insects, animals and birds. Various events held throughout the year.
The Living Rainforest
Hampstead Norreys, nr Thatcham
Tel: 01635 202444
The beauty of the rainforest recreated under 20,000sq ft of glass. Amazing collection of tropical plants, birds and rainforest mammals.
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham
Tel: 01635 874381
Visitor centre with hands-on exhibition gallery, nature trails, lakeside footpaths and picnic area. Various free events throughout the year.
Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury, nr Reading
Tel: 0118 971 4002
Meet the ducks and geese, pigs, sheep and cows, picnic in the meadow and work off steam n the adventure playground.
Chessington World of Adventure
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NE
Tel: 0870 444 77 77
Chessington World of Adventure is a large theme park with plenty of attractions for all ages, and good facilities, with areas like Beanoland, where you will find all your favourite comical characters in and around Denis the Menace's Mad House!. For sheer adrenalin try the spine tingling Vampire and the all action interactive feel of Tomb Blaster
Coral Reef
Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7JQ
Tel: 01344 862525
Coral Reef has a treat in store for the whole family. Energetic children will be captivated by the Pirate Ship, Snake River Flumes, Wild Water Rapids, Erupting Volcano, and more. With such a variety of attractions including the Coconut Grove Restaurant for drinks and snacks, whatever your age you're sure to discover something to thrill, exhilarate, pamper and entertain you.
Beale Park
Lower Basildon, nr Reading, RG8 9NH
Tel: 0118 984 5172
Lots to do and see in beautiful setting beside the Thames. part of the Child-Beale Trust, collections of rare pheasants, owls, parrots and water-fowl, unusual breeds of sheep and cattle. Narrow gauge railway, pets corner, and picnic and play areas.
The animal department at Beale Park is celebrating the arrival of several babies including a rare breed of pig, a litter of giant rabbits, some meerkats, four Pygmy goats, six peachicks and 24 guineapigs
Legoland
Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY
Tel: 08705 04 04 04
Discover kid-powered rides, cool building challenges, a unique mix of interactive attractions, exhilarating coasters, shows that pull the audience into the action and so much more. It’s a land of surprise around every colourful corner, lively music, both whimsical and astonishingly accurate LEGO® brick models and a chance to let everyone’s imagination run free.
Thorpe Park
Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
Tel: 0870 444 44 66
Thorpe Park was Britain's first adventure theme park. It is separated into five main areas: Ranger County, Thorpe Farm, Fantasy Reef, Central Park and Canada Creek, with an enormous diversity of rides and attractions in each. There are also shows, such as the Rangers show, at various times of day in the main arena and places to eat and drink
Royal Berkshire is one of the most remarkable counties in England when it comes to glorious stately homes and picturesque gardens.
Basildon Park
nr Pangbourne, Berkshire
Tel: 0118 984 3040
This National Trust property is a classical Georgian House by Carr of York. It was built for Sir Francis Sykes with many notable and unusual features, and is surround by beautiful parkland overlooking the Thames Valley.
Cliveden House
Taplow, Berkshire, SL6 0JF
Tel: 01628 668561
One of England's finest country Houses, built for refined living and entertaining. A centre of influence, wealth and political power for over 300 years.
Greys Court
Rotherfield Greys, Henley on Thames
Tel: 01491 628529
Climb the tower for a great view and explore the Jacobean Manor House, walled gardens, donkey wheel, path, maze and restored ice house.
Highclere Castle
Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN
Tel: 01635 253210
Close to Newbury Racecourse, Highclere Castle is surrounded by outstanding gardens and grounds.
Mapledurham House and Watermill
Mapledurham, nr Reading
Tel: 0118 972 3350
Lovely Elizabethan mansion, beside the Thames with one of the country's last working watermills (producing wholemeal flour). Delightful gardens, gift shop and tea rooms.
Stonor Park
Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF
Tel: 01491 638587
The house is surrounded by a wooded deer park in a valley in the Chiltern Hills. With its origins in the 12th century the house has architectural features of medieval Tudor and Georgian periods now with a warm red brick facade.
Stratfield Saye House
Off A33, nr Reading
Tel: 01256 882882
Home of the Duke of Wellington since 1817, this historic house includes many artefacts of the Iron Duke and a superb exhibition on his life and times.
Windsor Castle
The Visitor Office, Windsor Castle, Windsor SL4 1NJ
Tel: 0207 321 2233
The official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The Castle remains a working palace today. Visitors can walk around the State Apartments, extensive suites of rooms at the heart of the working palace.
Reading Football Club
Madejski Stadium, Reading RG2 0FL
Enquiries Tel: 0118 968 1100
Ticket Line: 0118 968 1000
London Irish Rugby Club
Madejski Stadium, Reading RG2 0FL
Ticket Line: 0118 968 1000
Reading offers one of the best entertainment scenes in the South.
There are several live music venues in the town centre, as well as lots of pubs, and our choice of arts venues, including the renowned Hexagon Theatre, feature everything from international orchestras to fringe theatre. In and around the town you can also find top restaurants, multi-screen cinemas, casinos and nightclubs.
More information can be found at www.readingtourism.org.uk
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