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Windsor Castle
The largest occupied castle in the world. Explore the rooms and grounds of the royal residence which comprises of three wards, the 1st being the 12th century Round Tower in the middle ward, the 2nd the upper half built by George VI in 1828 and the third contains St Georges Chapel. For more information and prices Tel: 020 7766 7304
Runnymede National
Trust
North Lodge, Windsor Road, Old Windsor
- Situated two miles north west of
Egham, between Windsor Road and Tite
Hill, it was here in 1215 that King
John signed the Magna Carta which
promised liberty for his subjects.
The Magna Carta Memorial stands at
the foot of Coopers Hill.
War Memorial
At the top of Cooper Hill stands a
memorial to the 20,456 Commonwealth
airman of World War II who died with
no known graves.
J F Kennedy
Memorial
Also nearby is a memorial made of
Portland stone, which stands on an
acre of land given to the people of
USA by the people of Britain. This
is a very peaceful area of broad water
meadows beside the Thames, which flows
between willow and reed fringed banks.
Virginia Water
Just a few miles away on the A30 .
Around 5,000 acres of beautiful woodland
surrounding the lake, with follies
and 100ft totem pole. Open dawn –
dusk.
Tel: 01753 860222
Savill Garden
Approx 35 acres land Savill Garden
is worth a visit between March –
May when the rhododendrons and azaleas
are at their best, although the garden
has much to offer all year round including
the Temperate House with all its rare
plants.
Tel: 01753 860222
Heathrow Visitor’s
Centre
Building 1154, Newall Road, Hounslow.
Displays and exhibits on the airport
from the past, present and future.
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Road, Weybridge. Visit
the collection of vintage cars and
a Wellington bomber. Open Mon- sun
10am – 5pm Tel: 01932 857381
Discovery Lookout
Centre
Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell. Adjoining
2,600 acres of Crown Estate Woodland
with the Discovery Outpost boasting
70 hands-on exhibits which covers
such themes as nature, light, colour
and sound. There are also walks and
trails (one to the Iron Age Fort)
and mountain bikes are available for
hire. There is also a gift shop, coffee
shop and tourist information centre.
Tel: 01344 354400
Cobham Bus Museum
Redhill Road, Cobham. Over 40 vehicles
dating from 1925 to the present day.
Tel: 01932 868665
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