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Days Out for Adults / Something Different to do in BerkshireWhere opening times are not listed, please contact before visiting, as opening times may vary, and some close during winter months. To find out "What's On & Events" in the South East this month click here |
| Adventure Balloons, Hartley Wintney, 01252 844222 Fly up to 300ft across the South East of England in a balloon. Flights last around an hour and distance covered is anything between two to twenty miles, depending on the wind! Adventure balloons are based in Hampshire, but flights can be taken across the South East in Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Kent, Berkshire and Sussex. |
| Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire, 0870 7271234 Have a fantastic day racing at the newly redeveloped Ascot race course. Ascot racecourse dates back 300 years and is home to the most famous race meeting in the world, Royal Ascot in June. Jump and flat race meetings take place throughout the year. Next race meeting 17th January. |
| Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, 01635 40015 Newbury Racecourse is home to the famous Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup. There are three enclosures at the course, one of which is the Picnic Enclosure. Over thirty race meetings are held annually, including day time and evenings events. Under 18’s are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Next race meeting: New Year's Racing, Wednesday 14th January, jump racing. Friday 23rd January, jump racing. |
| Windsor Racecourse, Windsor, 01753 498400 The Royal Windsor Racecourse is idyllically located on the Banks of the River Thames. Various types of racing events are staged throughout the year including Monday night meetings during the summer months, family fun days, ladies nights and the Festival held in June. The figure of eight course has three enclosures. |
| Amateur Horse Racing, Point-to-Point, South East, 0207 152 000 Point-to-Point racing is amateur steeplechase racing, often held on farm land, throughout the South East. They are great basic racing events where you can often drive close up to the track and have a picnic, and are fun for the whole family. The season runs from December to June with events mostly taking place at weekends. Most of the races are 3 miles with a minimum of 18 fences. Horses that start of as amateurs at point-to-points often go on to become good National Hunt racehorses. |
| Steam Dreams, Various Destinations, 01483 209888 For a different day out, why not go on a Steam Dreams train journey. The steam train return day trips travel to various destinations in Great Britain, particularly in the South including Bath, Bristol, Chester, Warwick, Exeter, York and Oxford, to name but a few. Tickets are available in standard class carriages, first class and in luxurious dining carriages. Light snacks and cold platters are available to buy in standard and first class carriages, but for a real treat why not dine in the luxury dining carriage where travellers are served with breakfast or brunch on the outward journey and a four course meal on return. Trains leave London Kings Cross, Waterloo or Victoria and depending on the destination, some stations just outside London. |
| Traditional Afternoon Tea in a Luxury Hotel, All Over the South East,
For something a little different why not treat yourself to a traditional afternoon tea in the lounge of a luxury hotel, with possibly even a glass of champagne! See our Afternoon Tea section under Eating Out, or click here , choose the county of your choice and find a hotel in a county suitable for you. |
| French Brothers, Windsor, Runneymede & Maidenhead, Berkshire, 01753 851900 Based on the Thames at Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead, French Brother cruise to from and from each of the locations and to Hampton Court. They also run special seasonal events cruises that include a Mother’s Day Cruise, Santa Special and boats to the races at Windsor. |
