Heathrow Airport 1 hr 7
Whitchurch Silk Mill (16 min) Light and airy venue for coffee, snacks and sandwiches, plus afternoon tea with river views. North Wessex Downs AONB (16 min) This tranquil, hilly countryside is a popular walking destination offering sweeping, scenic views. Milestones Museum (33 min) Interactive, undercover family attraction recreating street scenes with vehicles, shops and homes. Welford Park (17 min) Park surrounding an historic mansion, selling pork, ham and sausages from pigs reared on the estate. Finkley Down Farm (19 min) Children's park with a hands on farm, play barn, restaurant, crazy golf, zip wire & trampolines. West Berkshire Museum (13 min) Regional history is showcased through permanent & changing exhibits & events at this culture center. Highclere Castle (8 min) Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (26 min) Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. Wilton Windmill (27 min) Sandham Memorial Chapel (7 min) 1920s church, now National Trust, with elaborate murals by British war artist, Sir Stanley Spencer. Bombay Sapphire Distillery (18 min) Gin distillery in a historic red-brick mill with guided tours, tastings, small cafe & a shop. Hawk Conservancy Trust (21 min) Feeding and flying displays with 150 birds of prey in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadows. Donnington Castle (16 min) Site of a ruined medieval castle, founded in 1386, with the twin-towered gatehouse still standing. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm (13 min) This sprawling amusement center features over 20 play zones, including a zoo & pedal boats. The Nature Discovery Centre (20 min) In addition to interactive family programs, this nature centre features trails & a birding hut. |