Berkshire - Historic County

Berkshire - Historic County - England

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Berkshire - Historic County - England Berkshire is often referred to as as the Royal County of Berkshire because of its associations with the Royal Family. Berkshire lies along the southern reaches of the upper Thames, immediately to the west of London. Here you will find Windsor Castle a stunning Royal Palace and the official residence of HM The Queen and the Royal Family; This property has been a royal residence for over 900 years; Many of the state apartments are open to the public throughout the year. The Vale of the White Horse stretches from the edge of Oxford to the Cotswolds. Ascot Races hosts, one of the longest flat races of the season and is famous for Ladies Day and the flamboyant hats worn by the ladies. Many of the towns and villages of Berkshire line the River Thames, and there are many boat trips available, which run along the river from Windsor to Runnymede. The Kennet & Avon Canal passes right through the south of West Berkshire and offers a sedate, relaxing journey from Newbury into the neighbouring county of Wiltshire. Berkshire Downs withs its prehistoric barrows and ancient hill forts overlooked by the World famous Uffington White Horse, cut into the hillside some 3,000 years ago. Reading the county town of Berkshire known for it's shopping experience.
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Seventy Interactive Exhibits Try out an exciting hands on, interactive science and nature exhibition at the Look Out Discovery Centre in Bracknell. Young budding scientists will spend many hours exploring and discovering over 70 bright, fun filled exhibits within five themed zones. Make water dance in the resonant bowl - freeze your shadow on a wall - build a camp fire - climb through a giant mole hole - make your own short film with Animate It and lots lots more. Set in 2,600 acres of woodland, visitors can enjoy nature walks, a picnic area and child's play area.		Explore a 3,000 Year Old Horse Uffington White Horse can be seen for miles away leaping across the head of a dramatic dry valley in the Ridgeway escarpment. Thought to be the oldest hill figure in Britain at about 3000 years old dating from the late Bronze-Age. Similar images have been found depicted on coins from that period, and it is thought that the figure represents a horse goddess connected with the local Belgae tribe. Crowning White Horse Hill is the Iron Age hillfort known as Uffington Castle, at 857ft (262m), it forms one of the highest points in this part of the country. With wonderful views across the patchwork fields of the Vale of the White Horse. Located between Swindon and Oxford, close to the small village of Uffington.
Walking Andover Heritage and Poetry Trail Basingstoke Canal Towpath Kennet and Avon Canal Walk Oxford Canal Walk	Locations The Buscot And Coleshill Estates Uffington Castle Wallingford Castle Meadows White Horse Hill - Uffington	Events Gt. British Cheese Festival Hocktide at Hungerford Newbury Spring Festival Reading and Wokingham Country Show	Snippets Agatha Christie buried Herne the Hunter