Wokingham

Berkshire

Type:Towns & Villages

Wokingham, Berkshire
heath pond simons wood

About

Wokingham is a market town and civil parish in Berkshire It is about 7 miles east-southeast of Reading and 4 miles west of Bracknell.

Wokingham means 'Wocca's people's home'. Wocca was apparently a Saxon chieftain who would also have owned lands at Wokefield in Berkshire and Woking in Surrey. During the Tudor period, Wokingham was well known as a producer of silk. Some of the houses involved in these cottage industries are still to be seen in Rose Street.

Things to do in Wokingham

Holme Grange Craft Village is located in beautiful countryside – and yet is within one mile of Wokingham Town Centre. They offer a wide range of goods and services and a fabulous tea shop in a historic barn opening onto a beautiful enclosed courtyard where you can sit and relax while you enjoy your refreshment.

If you're looking for something to do with the kids then Wokingham offer an indoor and outdoor play facility called Monkey-Mates. The main area consists of ball pools and slides and various challenging units. The outdoor area contains a roundabout, swings, an extensive climbing frame also springy rides and a seesaw.

Finchampstead Ridges and Simons Woods is sistuated in the heart of Wokingham and provides a peaceful experience for visitors. Finchampstead Ridges is a beautiful stretch of land, comprising of woodlands and a heather ridge. Simons Wood is nearby, just off Wellingtonia Avenue. The woods and the adjoining Heath Pond were partly given by Mr C G H Simon, and partly acquired in the will of Mr Roy Brooks. Both the woods and pond are worth a visit, presenting you with the perfect setting for exceptional nature photographs.

If you're looking for a pampure then look no firther than Nirvana Spa with 6 pure, natural spring-fed pools, with water clean enough to drink.

 

 

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  1. Monkey-Mates

    Monkey Mates is a children's indoor soft play facility with an outdoor playground. We…

    1.05 miles away
  2. Dinton Pastures Country Park

    A 350-acre site with meadows, fishery, watersports and conservation lakes. Three bird…

    1.46 miles away
  3. Nirvana Spa

    Christmas Sale 2for1 on selected all-inclusive spa experiences*

    1.6 miles away
  1. The Museum of Berkshire Aviation

    Aircraft, archives, photographs, related aviation items and uniforms housed in an…

    2.24 miles away
  2. Holme Grange Craft Village

    We offer a wide range of goods and services and a fabulous tea shop in a historic barn…

    2.7 miles away
  3. California Country Park

    One-hundred-and-fifty acres of beautiful and varied countryside, Longmoor Nature Reserve,…

    3.27 miles away
  4. Stanlake Park Wine Estate

    English wine made by passionate professionals. A luxury for everyday life.

    Since 1979,…

    3.3 miles away
  5. Ure Museum

    Description:  The Ure Museum holds collections of archaeological material, archives and…

    4.07 miles away
  6. The Passenger Boat Association

    The Passenger Boat Association represents operators of passenger vessels along the length…

    4.53 miles away
  7. Museum of English Rural Life

    The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) is England’s most extensive museum dedicated…

    4.76 miles away
  8. Caversham Lakes

    This beautiful lake offers a wide range of activities from open water swimming, stand up…

    4.8 miles away
  9. South Hill Park

    From within the grounds of an 18th century mansion house – South Hill Park hosts over 300…

    4.99 miles away
  10. Trilakes Country Park

    Trilakes Country Park incorporates an animal park, nationally renowned fishing lakes,…

    5.01 miles away
  11. Reading Abbey Ruins

    The burial place of King Henry I, Reading Abbey celebrated 900 years of history in 2021.…

    5.24 miles away
  12. St James RC Church

    Built between 1836 and 1840 St James Roman Catholic Church was built from designs by A. W…

    5.26 miles away
  13. Better Boating Co

    John & Jack Patey welcome you to their family run business, established in 1971.

    5.3 miles away
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