Cities, Villages & Towns in Berkshire
In a county that boasts several of the UK's top attractions, the hardest part is knowing where to begin on a day out or short break.
You could put on your best outfit for a day at Ascot Racecourse near Ascot, eat world-class food by the banks of the River Thames in Bray, take the family to Legoland® Windsor near Windsor for adventure rides and life-size lego models, or or indulge yourself with a spot of shopping at the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading.
Of course, no trip to Berkshire is complete without a visit to the stunning Windsor Castle in Windsor – the largest occupied castle in the world and an official residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
Lying on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor is the charming town of Eton, home to the world famous Eton College and a great place to do a spot of antique shopping.
Find out more about some classic Berkshire destinations (or discover some hidden gems) by viewing our Berkshire location guides below...
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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...
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.
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...
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.
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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Hungerford
Nestling alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Hungerford is a charming town which captivates both locals and visitors.
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...
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.
Shottesbrook
Although the smallest parish in the Royal Borough, Shottesbrooke contains one of the most noteworthy churches in Berkshire. The parish is centred on Shottesbrooke Park, where the church was built in 1370 as one of only three collegiate churches in the country. Unlike the majority of local...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Datchet
Despite much modern development, Datchet still manages to retain many features of the quiet riverside settlement it once was. The older buildings cluster around The Green with its central oak tree commemorating Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, while those of later periods line the roads towards the river...
Sunningdale
In the southeastern corner of the Royal Borough, Sunningdale borders the county of Surrey and until 1894 was included within the parish of Old Windsor. As in neighbouring Ascot and Sunninghill, the area is noted for its fine displays of trees and shrubs, especially banks of rhododendrons. The...
