Berkshire Vacations, England, UK

Berkshire is a county in the South East region of England, located immediately to the west of London. Whilst its proximity to that city, and its own centers of commerce, ensure a large and affluent population, Berkshire still possesses much rural scenery, including long stretches of the River Thames. A visit to Windsor and its royal castle is almost a must for any first time visitor to London.

There are several different definitions of the county of Berkshire. This article adopts that of the current ceremonial county of Berkshire, which has the same boundaries as the administrative county had until it was abolished in 1998. The alternative traditional county definition includes places (such as Abingdon, Wallingford and Wantage) that are now more strongly associated with Oxfordshire and does not include one of Berkshire's main towns (Slough).

More information on Berkshire travel at Wikitravel.org

Things To Do and See in Berkshire

Marks and Spencer, Reading, Berkshire
Attraction type: Department store

Nirvana Spa, Wokingham, Berkshire
Attraction type: Spa

Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire
Designed by Sir Charles Barry, architect of the Houses of Parliament,

this is considered to be one of the finest Victorian homes still in existence,

which houses fine furniture and works of art.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic home; Castle

Museum of English Rural Life, Reading, Berkshire
The Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading The Museum of

English Rural Life houses one of England's most fascinating collections

relating to life and work in the countryside over the...
Attraction type: History museum

The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire
Attraction type: Science museum

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