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What to Do in BerkshireWhat to Do in Berkshire Parks, Gardens & Walks
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| Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20, 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. The castle is the location where Downton Abbey was filmed for ITV. Beautiful gardens, and a library housing 5,500 books are also on view. May 26th and 27th The Highclere Game and Country Fair. Now in its 16th year, the Highclere Game and Country Fair provides a fun and interesting showcase of country life. Whether you’re here to compete in the World’s most prestigious field sports competitions for the biggest prizes available, or just relax and enjoy the fabulous surroundings, there’s something to suit all tastes, whether it is world-class championship events in clay shooting, or watching gundogs, falconers or horses. There are over 100 retailers and if you are new to country sports, you will find expert tuition and advice on how to get involved in some of the most enjoyable and rewarding pastimes. It is also a great family day out, and offers something for everyone. |
| 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. |
| 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 RG8, 0844 826 1761 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. |
| The River Thames, Oxon, Bucks, Berks, Surrey,
The River Thames, at 215 miles (346km), is the second largest river in England stretching from its source in Kemble, Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier in London. The Thames flows through the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey before reaching London, has 45 locks and has a towpath that runs from the beginning to end! The Thames Path is a designated public footpath and there maybe restrictions for cyclists, as this is not a cycle route. The Thames passes through many historical towns and picturesque villages, and has much to offer both walkers and the boating fraternity with festivals, boat races, rallies and regattas, riverside pubs, restaurants, wildlife and glorious scenery.
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| Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire SL4, 01753 860 222 Part of the Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park is set in 2,020 hectares (5,000 acres) of the Surrey and Berkshire countryside stretching from Windsor Castle to Ascot to the south, attracting over two million visitors annually. The Royal Landscape is a thousand acres of landscaped gardens, lakes and woodland, incorporating The Savill Garden, The Valley Gardens and Virginia Water lake. The Park has a varied landscape, sweeping deer lawns, woods, coverts, huge ancient oak trees, and an assorted wildlife. |
| The National Trust, Places to Visit Across the South East, 0844 800 1895
Back in 1895, the National Trust was founded with the aim of saving our nation's heritage and open spaces. Over 100 years later, they are still working hard to uphold these values. the National Trust looks after historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, farmland, moorland, islands, castles, nature reserves, villages... and pubs. They have acquired a wide range of fascinating, and often surprising, places that you can now visit and enjoy. From the humble Alfriston Clergy House (their first house) to the grand houses of Edwardian socialites, by way of caves, lighthouses, gardens, pubs, beaches, castles and abbeys (to name but a few). Choose places to visit from Romantic Places, Houses & Buildings, Garden & Parks, Coast & Countryside, or Site & Monuments. Visiting their events is a great way to make your day out amazing. Talk to an expert, learn a new skill, enjoy some music or watch a re-enactment. Walk, cycle, camp surf... they have it all. Click here to visit the National Trust website and find the ideal day out for you.
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| Go Ape!, Swinley Forest, Bracknell, Berkshire, 0845 6439215
Forest Adventure. An oasis of adventure in the middle of the home counties. They will brief you for safety before you fly down the zip-wires, leap off the Tarzan Swing and tackle their obstacles whilst enjoying some seriously beautiful scenery. Get out, have some fun, and enjoy the views from the forest canopy.
There’s something for all the family to enjoy at The Look Out, making it a great day out. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy the latest forest adventure with Go Ape! Forest Segway – an epic experience with a down to earth twist. Go Ape is the UK’s number one forest adventure with 28 adventures UK wide. The tree top adventure uses a unique Go Ape recipe; Breathtaking scenery; smattering of tree-top wires, crossings & wind-in-your-face zip wires; finished off with a dose of people in search of their inner Tarzan. Go Ape kit you out, give you a safety briefing and training and then let you out into the forest canopy, free to swing in the trees. Go Ape has adventures all over the country Open from February – November.
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