Heathrow Airport 40 min
National Trust - Greys Court (21 min) 16th-century manor house with a donkey-powered mill wheel, 12th-century tower and grass maze. Reading Abbey Ruins (9 min) Founded in 1121, the extant ruins of this abbey include gardens, a gateway & dormitory for pilgrims. Basildon Park (23 min) Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. Dinton Pastures Country Park (14 min) 335 acres of countryside including 3 hides for bird watching, fishing lakes, pathways and a cafe. Beale Park (23 min) 350-acre park with nature trails, river cruises and red deer, plus a number of rare birds. No dogs. The Living Rainforest (33 min) Rainforest fauna like birds, lizards and monkeys move freely in tropical plant-filled glasshouses. The Museum of English Rural Life (9 min) National collection of objects related to farming and the traditional processing of food. Reading Winter On Ice (9 min) Scenic park area featuring grand commemorative statues, a fountain, refreshment kiosk & rose garden. Ascot Racecourse (24 min) Famous course with 3 main viewing enclosures, plus food festivals, fine dining and afternoon tea. Wellington Country Park (19 min) Trails, kids' area and mini railway in parkland with a petting barn and crazy golf course. Coral Reef Bracknell's Waterworld (21 min) Leisure pool with 5 water slides, rapids and pirate ship, plus sauna, spa and steam room. Stonor Park (33 min) Portrait, bronze and ceramic collections in opulent, 850-year-old manor house with walled garden. River & Rowing Museum (23 min) The history of rowing is celebrated at this education center mixing barn & boathouse design. Reading Museum (7 min) Museum on local history and the natural environment, also displaying artefacts from round the world. |