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Historic Properties & Places of Interest in BerkshireWhere opening times are not listed, please contact before visiting, as opening times may vary, and some close during winter months. What's On in the South East this month? Click here to find out! |
Beautiful Palladian Mansion built in the 18th century and featured in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. read more... |
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| Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, 0207 930 4832 Windsor Castle dates back 900 years, and is the official residence of the Queen. It is the largest occupied castle in the world. On view are the State Apartments where furniture, paintings, armour, tapestries, and sculpture is on view to the public. Also available to see are Queen Mary's Dolls House and St.Georges Chapel, burial place to 10 sovereigns, and setting for many Royal Weddings, including that of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. |
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| Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, 01635 253210 Stunning Victorian mansion dating back hundreds of years and transformed to its current Victorian splendour late in the 19th century. Vast mansion, in which the present Lord and Lady Carnarvon still live. Beautiful gardens, and a library housing 5,500 books are also on view. |
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| The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, 01635 202444 The Living Rainforest is under 2,000 square metres of glass and offers a collection rare plants and animal species for visitors to see. The centre tells the story of humanity to nature, immersing visitors in real rainforest experiences. |
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| Wellington Country Park, Riseley, Berkshire, 0118 932 6444 Plenty of activities for the whole family in this 350 acre park, including a 9-hole crazy golf course, adventure playgrounds, lakeside walks, nature trails and a miniature railway. |
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| Californian Country Park, Finchampstead, 0118 934 2016 Country park set within 100 acres of rare ancient bogland and lowland heath. For children there are play areas, a paddling pool and a painting studio. Walks include one of just under a mile, the other of just over two miles. A 6 acre course fishing lake offers day permits. |
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| Beale Park, Lower Basildon, Berkshire, 0870 7777160 Three hundred and fifty acre park set against a backdrop of the River Thames. Captive breeding of rare birds, owls, deer, peacocks, nature trails, children's adventure playground, paddling pool and children's train. |
