A Home Away From Home
Located in the village of Hurst, Berkshire, the 'Lodge House' has been recently fully restored by local craftsmen and offers modern bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation. The use of local oak throughout gives it a truly warm and luxurious feel.
Major Attractions
The Berkshire Golf Club
Founded in 1928, The Berkshire Golf Club is home to two Herbert Fowler designed courses, both of which are widely regarded as amongst the best in the British Isles. The Berkshire is a traditional Members’ Club which warmly welcomes visiting golfers all year round to enjoy the beauty of its pine and heather lined courses, and to face the subtle challenges of Fowler’s superb traditional design.
The Club is host to The Berkshire Trophy, one of the UK’s major amateur competitions. Past winners include Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle and Ross Fisher. The Berkshire has also hosted the English Amateur Championship and the British Senior Amateur Championship, and in 2009 it was the venue for final qualifying for the Senior British Open Championship.
The Berkshire Golf Club Ltd, Swinley Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8AY
01344 621 495
Henley-on-Thames
Henley on Thames is one of the most beautiful towns in England. Henley’s riverside location, surrounded by a Chiltern landscape of wooded hills and green fields, lends itself to relaxation, long lunches and quirky shopping. There’s a pub where Charles I drank, a Chantry house, a butcher that smokes his own meat and independent shops still offering the personal touch.
But it’s not just beautiful, Henley knows how to throw a party. It has an international reputation earned over 175 years by the world’s greatest rowing regatta, Henley Royal Regatta the town splashes out with the ‘joie de vivre’ of the summer arts festival and gets into the groove with ’80’s music festival Rewind.
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
01491 578 034 (Visitor Information Centre)
vic@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world. It attracts thousands of visitors over a 5-day period and spectators will be thrilled by over 200 races of an international standard, including Olympians and crews new to the event.
The regatta lasts for 5 days (Wednesday to Sunday) over the first weekend in July. Races are head-to-head knock out competitions, raced over a course of 1 mile, 550 yards (2,112 m). The most prestigious event at the regatta is the Grand Challenge Cup for Men’s Eights, which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged.
The regatta is regarded as part of the English social season. As with other events in the season, certain enclosures at the regatta have strict dress codes.
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2LY
01491 572153 (General Enquiries)
Legoland Windsor
Which child does not dream of becoming a knight, an explorer, a test driver or a pilot and entering into a fascinating world of adventure? At the Legoland Windsor Resort there are over 55 rides and attractions where children can fly through the treetops to escape fearsome dragons, ride the thrilling rapids with a Viking fleet, join Lego divers on a magical underwater adventure on Atlantis Submarine Voyage or enjoy the UK’s only Lego Star Wars Miniland Model Display.
The Legoland park has lots to offer for families with children between the ages of 3 and 12 looking for adventure – enough for several days of fun and action. The Legoland experience continues even after park closing time in the awesome Legoland Hotel, where visitors can spend the night in our fully themed bedroom.
Legoland Windsor Park Ltd, Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY
0871 222 2001
The Mill at Sonning
Set majestically on the banks of the River Thames, the Mill at Sonning Theatre now celebrates more than 30 years of entertainment. Uniquely, as the only dinner theatre in the United Kingdom, it has gained unrivalled praise both nationally and internationally.
The intimate theatre seats 215 in the semi-round allowing the audience to feel involved in the performance. The elegant restaurant, separate from the theatre but within the premises, with views over the sparkling Thames has the friendliest young staff of waiters and waitresses. A spinning waterwheel features in the cosy bar.
The Mill at Sonning Theatre Ltd, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TY
0118 969 8000
boxoffice@millatsonning.com
The Oracle, Shopping
The Oracle located in Reading town centre has over 80 stylish stores for you to explore including Apple, House of Fraser, Zara and Debenhams.
The Riverside offers a choice of stylish restaurants, bars and cafes. Serving everything from Italian feasts and authentic Oriental dishes to French cuisine.
A 10 screen Vue Cinema shows the latest movies and benefits from deluxe seating and the best in digital Dolby surround sound.
The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, RG1 2AG
0118 965 9000
comments@theoracle.com
The Theatre Royal Windsor
This beautiful theatre nestles in the shadow of Windsor Castle and is the only unsubsidised producing theatre to operate all year round in Britain.
The theatre has a wide repertoir, ranging from the classics and traditional pantomime to first productions of new work some of which subsequently transfer to the West End.
The Theatre Royal has gained a reputation for the quality of its productions and is currently one of Britain's leading theatres.
Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS
01753 863444
info@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
Royal Ascot
Ascot is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 13 of Britain's 36 annual Group 1 horse races. Eighteen Group races have made legends of the finest thoroughbreds. Black Caviar, Frankel, Yeats – all are Royal Ascot winners turned household names.
The Royal Meeting’s spectacular heritage has made the event anticipated and revered the world over. From the arrival of the Royal Procession at 2 pm sharp to the communal singing around the Bandstand, with six top-class races between, each of the five days is unforgettable.
Ascot Racecourse Limited, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX
0344 346 3000
enquiries@ascot.co.uk
Windsor
Crowned by stunning Windsor Castle – the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world and the Queen's favourite weekend home – and linked by the beautiful River Thames, the Royal Borough has a rich mix of history, culture, heritage and fun which makes it a 'must see'.
Witness the colourful of the guards marching through the streets for the Changing the Guard ceremony within Windsor Castle's walls.
Enjoy a flutter on the horses at Royal Windsor Racecourse, popular for its Monday evening meetings and themed race days.
Relax and be inspired by beautiful parks and gardens such as the Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park and the National Trust's gardens at Cliveden.
Royal Windsor Information Centre, The Old Booking Hall, Windsor Royal Shopping, Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PJ
+44 (0)1753 743900 (General Enquiries)
windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
Wentworth Golf Club
Wentworth Club is a privately owned golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey. The club was founded in 1926. Beijing-based Reignwood Group bought the club in September 2014 and implemented a new debenture membership structure.
Wentworth Club is best known for its associations with professional golf. It has three eighteen-hole courses: the famous Harry Colt-designed West Course from 1926, the earlier yet lesser played East Course which was also designed by Colt in 1924, the recent Edinburgh Course designed by John Jacobs, and a nine-hole par-3 executive course.
The headquarters of the PGA European Tour are located at the club, and each year it hosts the Tour's BMW PGA Championship. It was the venue of the 1953 Ryder Cup and of the HSBC World Match Play Championship from 1964 until 2007.
Wentworth Dr, Virginia Water, GU25 4LS
01344 842201