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Berkshire - Historic County - England

Key Towns - Abingdon Didcot Harwell Hungerford Maidenhead Newbury Reading Wantage Windsor

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. Holiday makers will enjoy Ascot, 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 lots of boat trips available, which run along the river from Windsor to Runnymede. The Kennet and 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. Legoland with 50 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions, all set in 150 acres.
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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.		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.
Walking Walking in Berkshire Andover Heritage and Poetry Trail Renaissance Trail Oxford Canal Walk	Locations White Horse Hill - Uffington The Living Rainforest Uffington Castle The Buscot And Coleshill Estates	Events Battle Proms Concert at Highclere Castle Gt. British Cheese Festival Hocktide at Hungerford Newbury Spring Festival	Snippets Herne the Hunter Agatha Christie buried