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Berkshire Tourist Information
Let us help you plan your ideal vacation in Berkshire ...The Royal County of Berkshire (Royal because of the presence of a royal residence, Windsor Castle, within its boundary) is one of the oldest in England, dating from around 840.
Much of the county contains a rural and even wooded feel to it despite its close proximity to London.The original county town was Abingdon but not only was this status removed from it in 1867 in favour of Reading, but Abingdon was later transferred into Buckinghamshire by a boundary change.
Reading itself is now a considerable town, one of the largest urban areas to have not been granted city status. A centre of information technology, many computer and technology companies have a presence there including Cisco, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Oracle, Nvidia, Sage, Semantec and Ericsson.
 Windsor Castle - Photo Richard Slessor | Local attractions within the county include two race-courses, Ascot and Newbury, Windsor with its park, castle, and Legoland. The River Thames and several of its tributories are prominent features of the county providing many opportunities for boating activities. There are woodland and canal-side walks, rural scenery, and plenty of historic properties to visit but the county, with excellent rail and road links, can also serve as a base for those wishing to also visit London |
If you are looking for accommodation, first choose the type you require:
Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast, etc.
Self
Catering Cottages, Villas, Apartments, Static Caravans, Holiday Parks, Lodges, etc.
Camping and Touring Caravan Sites
Boating and Sailing Holidays
Please note that if you are wanting to stay in an apartment, some
may be listed as "Aparthotels" in
the Hotels section. These tend to offer more services than a normal
apartment, eg restaurants, bars, and "Reception" staff more
associated with hotels. Normal apartments are listed in
Self-Catering.
If you are planning a holiday in a static caravan or mobile home, these should be listed in the Self Catering section.
Don't forget we offer lots of information on Activities, Attractions and Travel to help you plan your vacation.
The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW
Tel: 01344 354409 Fax: 01344 354422
E-mail: TheLookOut@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
MAIDENHEAD
Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1QU
Tel: 01628 796502 Fax: 01628 796971
E-mail: maidenhead.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
NEWBURY
The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS
Tel: 01635 30267 Fax: 01635 30267
E-mail: tourism@westberks.gov.uk
WINDSOR
24 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LH
Tel: 01753 743900 or 01753 743901 Fax: 01753 743911 or 01753 743904
E-mail: windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
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If you are planning a holiday in a static caravan or mobile home, these should be listed in the Self Catering section.
Don't forget we offer lots of information on Activities, Attractions and Travel to help you plan your vacation.
Tourist Information Centres
BRACKNELLThe Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW
Tel: 01344 354409 Fax: 01344 354422
E-mail: TheLookOut@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
MAIDENHEAD
Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1QU
Tel: 01628 796502 Fax: 01628 796971
E-mail: maidenhead.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
NEWBURY
The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS
Tel: 01635 30267 Fax: 01635 30267
E-mail: tourism@westberks.gov.uk
WINDSOR
24 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LH
Tel: 01753 743900 or 01753 743901 Fax: 01753 743911 or 01753 743904
E-mail: windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
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