Heathrow Airport 57 min
Milestones Museum (28 min) Interactive, undercover family attraction recreating street scenes with vehicles, shops and homes. Donnington Castle (20 min) Site of a ruined medieval castle, founded in 1386, with the twin-towered gatehouse still standing. The Living Rainforest (21 min) Rainforest fauna like birds, lizards and monkeys move freely in tropical plant-filled glasshouses. Beale Park (20 min) 350-acre park with nature trails, river cruises and red deer, plus a number of rare birds. No dogs. Highclere Castle (19 min) Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. Wellington Country Park (29 min) Trails, kids' area and mini railway in parkland with a petting barn and crazy golf course. The Nature Discovery Centre (9 min) In addition to interactive family programs, this nature centre features trails & a birding hut. Reading Museum (28 min) Museum on local history and the natural environment, also displaying artefacts from round the world. Reading Winter On Ice (28 min) Scenic park area featuring grand commemorative statues, a fountain, refreshment kiosk & rose garden. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm (11 min) This sprawling amusement center features over 20 play zones, including a zoo & pedal boats. Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (10 min) Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. Bombay Sapphire Distillery (27 min) Gin distillery in a historic red-brick mill with guided tours, tastings, small cafe & a shop. Reading Abbey Ruins (28 min) Founded in 1121, the extant ruins of this abbey include gardens, a gateway & dormitory for pilgrims. Basildon Park (20 min) Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. National Trust - The Vyne (22 min) Country house with a stained glass chapel, an ornamental lake and a walled kitchen garden. |