Top 10 things to do in Berkshire
Berkshire is the royal county, with Windsor Castle, huge parkland and family favourites along the Thames, close to London.
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Windsor Castle
📍 WindsorHistory, royalA working royal residence and one of the oldest occupied castles in the world. Check opening days.
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Windsor Great Park
📍 Near WindsorWalks, natureThousands of acres of parkland with deer, woodland and long avenues.
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The Savill Garden
📍 Windsor Great ParkGardensA woodland garden within Windsor Great Park, with seasonal displays.
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Legoland Windsor Resort
📍 WindsorFamiliesA theme park built around Lego, aimed at younger children. Book ahead.
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Eton
📍 Eton, near WindsorTown, historyA pretty Thames-side town best known for Eton College, with shops and cafes.
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Thames boat trips from Windsor
📍 WindsorRiver, relaxingShort river cruises from Windsor, with views of the castle and Eton.
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Basildon Park
📍 Near ReadingHouse, gardensA Georgian mansion with gardens and parkland beside the Thames valley.
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Ascot Racecourse
📍 AscotEvents, sportA famous racecourse. Check the racing calendar and event days before you go.
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Wellington Country Park
📍 Near ReadingFamilies, natureA woodland country park with a lake, trails and a play area.
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Reading Museum
📍 ReadingHistory, freeA town museum with local history and a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Last checked: October 2026.