Berkshire is a historic and royal ceremonial county in South East England known for Windsor Castle, beautiful countryside, vibrant market towns, and prestigious horse racing venues.
Runnymede is a historic water-meadow alongside the River Thames in Surrey, England, known for the sealing of Magna Carta. It features National Trust lands with natural floodplain meadows, memorials including the Magna Carta Memorial and Air Forces Memorial, as well as gardens and unique nature reserves.
Dorneywood is an 18th-century Georgian country house near Burnham, Buckinghamshire, owned by the National Trust and used as a grace-and-favour residence for senior UK government ministers. Visitors can explore the historic interiors featuring artwork and the extensive gardens and parkland surrounding the house, with public tours available in summer.
Slough is a large, ethnically diverse town in Berkshire, England, known for its historic and industrial heritage, major trading estate, cultural redevelopment, and convenient rail links to London and surrounding areas.
Greys Court is a Tudor country house with historic interiors and extensive gardens featuring a medieval castle tower, a walled garden with a maze, and ornamental plants, open to the public under the National Trust.
Broad Street Mall is a large indoor shopping centre in central Reading featuring a wide variety of stores, strong accessibility, significant parking facilities, and onsite amenities including food outlets and a health centre.
The Lexicon is a large retail and leisure shopping centre in Bracknell, Berkshire, offering over 160 stores, dining options, and a cinema in a modern indoor environment.
Bracknell is a historic market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, known for its new town heritage, extensive retail and arts offerings, music festivals, and proximity to natural woodlands, making it a diverse destination for visitors.
Thorpe Park is a major theme park in Surrey, England featuring 26 rides including the UK's tallest and fastest roller coaster, Hyperia. It offers diverse thrill rides, themed areas, live events, and family attractions, with food options and seasonal special events such as Fright Nights.
The Oracle is a major indoor shopping and leisure mall in Reading, Berkshire, featuring over 90 shops, numerous restaurants and bars, an 11-screen cinema, and significant parking facilities alongside the River Kennet.
Basildon Park is a Grade I listed Palladian country house in Berkshire featuring neoclassical interiors and extensive landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore both the grand historic interiors and the outdoor parkland, with exhibits including a nostalgic 1950s kitchen. The house has been restored and is open to the public, offering a rich glimpse into English country house history and architecture. It has also served as a location for several notable films.
Reading is a historic town and borough in Berkshire, England, with a vibrant commercial centre, rich cultural heritage, notable festival events, and diverse public amenities along its riverside location.
Cliveden House is a historic Italianate mansion in Buckinghamshire managed by the National Trust with extensive formal gardens, woodlands, and themed outdoor areas. It features a richly decorated interior with notable rooms and art, a historic clock tower, and a unique outdoor maze. The estate provides diverse visitor experiences including house tours, garden walks, family-friendly activities, and dining options.
3 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
Families can use the Stranger Folk app to play an interactive folklore adventure around Cliveden, encountering goblins and other creatures. The event also includes scheduled children’s craft drop-ins and age-appropriate storytelling sessions.
Sandham Memorial Chapel is a Grade I listed chapel in Burghclere, Hampshire, featuring a series of World War I inspired murals by artist Stanley Spencer, run by the National Trust as a historic site open to the public.
8–11 Oct, 15–18 Oct…
A pop-up tea room in the exhibition cottage where visitors can help themselves to tea or coffee served in vintage cups, with a biscuit.