Days out in Berkshire
Here at Tourism South East, the South East England Tourist Board, we have put together a selection of recommended cities, towns and villages to visit in Berkshire to help you plan a fantastic fun filled day out in Berkshire.
A county known for its connections with the Royal Family, the River Thames and many beautiful gardens - the county of Berkshire is sure to provide you with numerous ideas for a day out and all on London’s doorstep.
Days out in Berkshire for kids
If you’re looking for ideas for days out and things to do in Berkshire for families, visit our official guide for family days out in South East England.
More Berkshire information
For more about Berkshire, including ideas on days out, where to stay and things to do in Berkshire, visit the official tourism website for Berkshire.
Where to visit for days out in Berkshire
Browse through the below selection of cities, towns and villages for ideas of where to visit and days out in Berkshire.
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Newbury
Set along the banks of the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, Newbury has a fresh, rural atmosphere combined with great shopping facilities and new attractions.
Reading
Perhaps the most bustling and energetic town in Berkshire, Reading is an appealing combination of excellent shopping facilities and historic buildings.
White Waltham
Although an area of great antiquity, where Roman remains have been found, White Waltham has seen more change during the past 60 years than all its previous history. This is due to the establishment of White Waltham Airfield during World War II and its subsequent use as the headquarters of Home...
Ascot
Though a pretty Berkshire town in its own right, it's fair to say that Ascot is dominated by its spectacular racecourse. Certainly one of the world's finest and most famous courses, Ascot attracts over half a million visitors each year.
Pangbourne
Nestling alongside the River Thames, Pangbourne, the subject of much literary inspiration, is a charming place, full of character, with individual shops, pubs and cafés.
Bray
A pretty riverside parish with a three-mile frontage on the Thames between Maidenhead and Windsor, Bray has become a very popular stopping place for visitors to the Royal Borough as it features a wealth of cottages and houses, fine dining and attractive riverbank properties.
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Bisham
Bisham is a parish of woodlands, the best-known being the Quarry Woods, which provide a splendid backdrop to the many historic buildings both large and small along the road to Marlow. Although the woodlands are private there are many public footpaths; the most scenic being those which climb the...
Windsor
While the magnificent Windsor Castle is this majestic town's main attraction, don't miss the tranquil Savill Gardens, or the family-friendly Legoland just a short drive away.
Hungerford
Nestling alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Hungerford is a charming town which captivates both locals and visitors.
Clewer
In the days when the River Thames meandered through a wide flood plain, and in the absence of bridges, Clewer became well known for its ford as this was the only place to cross the river for several miles. It was used by soldiers, traders and pilgrims.
A chapel was built beside the ford to...
Waltham St Lawrence
One of the most westerly parishes in the borough, Waltham St Lawrence includes the hamlets of West End and Shurlock Row and contains many fine examples of domestic architecture.
The village is centred on its cattle pound, around which are many picturesque houses and cottages. These include the...
Littlewick Green
The village is set just off the main Bath Road two miles west of Maidenhead and has a certain charm, with many of its cottages and houses set around a sizeable green with the school and parish church completing the picture. Also here is 'Redroofs', the former home of Ivor Novello, where many of...
Horton
Despite the rather unfortunate Saxon meaning of its name, Hor-tun or 'Dirty Farm', the village today is a clean and wholesome place clustered around its small triangular green, but with more modern houses on the roads to Wraysbury and Colnbrook.
The name most associated with Horton is that of...
Old Windsor
Old Windsor was the oldest Saxon town in Berkshire and the seat of Edward the Confessor. It continued in importance up until about 1100 when it was gradually overshadowed by the building of Windsor Castle two miles upstream. The parish includes within its boundaries most of Windsor Great Park,...
Hurley
Hurley is a scattered parish which includes the hamlets of Burchetts Green, Cockpole Green, Warren Row, Knowl Hill. It lies halfway between London and Oxford, being 55 miles from each by river. The river has always been an important part of the village’s history with records of a ford as early as...
