1 miles from the newbury town centre and 7. 9 miles from the m4 motorway. home-cooked or continental breakfast is available (surcharge), along with 24/7 tea and coffeemaking facilities. laid-back rooms with a mix of traditional and modern furnishings offer country views, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with satellite channels. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. among scenic farmland on the outskirts of thatcham, this casual guesthouse in a georgian-era manor is 4. some add decorative fireplaces, armchairs and/or massage showers. 7 miles from newbury racecourse, 5 Heathrow Airport 59 min
4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm (10 min) This sprawling amusement center features over 20 play zones, including a zoo & pedal boats. Reading Winter On Ice (31 min) Scenic park area featuring grand commemorative statues, a fountain, refreshment kiosk & rose garden. Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (11 min) Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. Highclere Castle (19 min) Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. Beale Park (22 min) 350-acre park with nature trails, river cruises and red deer, plus a number of rare birds. No dogs. The Nature Discovery Centre (9 min) In addition to interactive family programs, this nature centre features trails & a birding hut. 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. Reading Museum (30 min) Museum on local history and the natural environment, also displaying artefacts from round the world. Reading Abbey Ruins (31 min) Founded in 1121, the extant ruins of this abbey include gardens, a gateway & dormitory for pilgrims. Milestones Museum (30 min) Interactive, undercover family attraction recreating street scenes with vehicles, shops and homes. Welford Park (26 min) Park surrounding an historic mansion, selling pork, ham and sausages from pigs reared on the estate. Basildon Park (23 min) Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. National Trust - The Vyne (24 min) Country house with a stained glass chapel, an ornamental lake and a walled kitchen garden. Wellington Country Park (31 min) Trails, kids' area and mini railway in parkland with a petting barn and crazy golf course. |