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Prospect Park

Reading (227 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E)

This town lies on the extremities of the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills at a point where the waters of the rivers Thames and Kennet meet making the River Thames a major river for the rest of its journey to the sea...

Sonning on Thames

Sonning on Thames (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)

"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome..

Bridge over the River Loddon in Woodley

Woodley (16 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)

There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the interesting Museum of Aviation which is appropriately.....

Henley

Henley on Thames (158 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)

Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta...

Cottage in Nettlebed, seen in 'Midsomer Murders' detective series

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction N)

Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire...

St Mary's Parish Church

Thatcham (55 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)

Claimed to be the oldest inhabited village in Britain..

The Stag and Huntsman at Hambleden

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NE)

Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church...

Red Kite, near Ewelme, Oxon.

Ewelme (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction N)

Ewelme is a quiet place particularly noted for its historic parish church...

A picture of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NW)

This gorgeous little village set in a hollow beneath Whittington Clumps is revered as the home of Doctor Edward Bach, creator of the celebrated Bach Flower Remedies used in homeopathic treatments...

Church Cottage

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NE)

This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders. Turville is the quintessential English.....

View from Kingsclere Downs

Kingsclere (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW)

A picturesque village in Hampshire, near to Watership Down...

Pumpkin Competition, Fingest Village

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE)

The small picturesque village of Fingest is set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It has a wonderful church which dates from the early Norman period and which has a rare tower.....

Looking over the bridge.....Newbury 2005

Newbury (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Berkshire (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)

Newbury is a lovely town, it is rich in 17th century buildings with the Tudor granary building being of immense attraction...

Dorchester-On-Thames, the area near the Abbey Church

Dorchester-on-Thames (74 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW)

This is a delightful village set beside the River Thames at a point where the historic river is joined by the lesser known River Thame. The village is renowned for its Abbey.....

Marlow, Buckinghamshire - August 2006

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction NE)

Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames...

Bray, Berkshire.

Bray (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction E)

Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough...

Brook Cottage - Further down Clifton hampden High Street, Oxfordshire

Clifton Hampden (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NW)

This is a popular Thames side village which was the choice of Jerome K. Jerome for a setting for one of the riotous scenes of his "Three Men in a Boat" and it is easy to see just.....

Champs Chapel

East Hendred (61 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NW)

East Hendred is one of the spring line villages nestling just below the Downs in the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire...

Farnborough Air Show 2010

Farnborough (63 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SE)

This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village...

A picture of Hughenden Manor

High Wycombe (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NE)

The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town in the world that weighs its Mayors, which is a.....

Recommended attractions near Tilehurst

The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE)

Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include.....

Wellington Country Park, Hampshire

Wellington Country Park (1 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)

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A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)

This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and.....

A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N)

Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival.....

Side view of the main building at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)

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The Summer house

The Vyne (17 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction S)

This house stands on a spot where once there may have been a Roman inn or villa. The name means "house of wine" which is a very.....

Donnington Castle

Donnington Castle (14 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction W)

A mile north of Newbury. Built in the late 14th century as a fortified residence at the top of a hill, overlooking the River.....

'Day Out With Thomas' at Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

Didcot Railway Centre (39 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW)

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunels's.....

A picture of Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction N)

The wonderful abbey church of St.Peter and St.Paul has a history stretching back to the year 634, but the church we see today.....

A picture of Champs Chapel Museum

Champs Chapel Museum (3 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)

Displays of Hendred's Millenium history housed in a Grade one Listed ex-Carthusian Chapel (15th Century)...

West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction NE)

Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion...

Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction E)

Dorney Court is unusual in that it has passed by direct descent, father to son, through 13 generations of the Palmer family in.....

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle (32 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.5 km, direction SW)

This was once a rather plain building until Sir Charles Barry turned it into the matchless beauty we see today. A place of rare.....

Legoland, Windsor

Legoland, Windsor (58 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction E)

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Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NE)

This great house built for the Dukes of Buckinghamshire in the 1850's by Charles Barry overlooks the lovely wooded banks of the.....

St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough

St Michael's Abbey (2 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.3 km, direction SE)

ST. Michael's Abbey is a beautiful Abbey Church built in the peace and tranquillity of the English countryside by the French.....

Abingdon Abbey - July 2009

Abingdon Abbey (16 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NW)

Abingdon Abbey was founded in 675 and demolished following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the life of the.....

Abingdon Museum (Old Berkshire County Hall), Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Abingdon Museum (6 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NW)

Abingdon museum is housed in the centre of this ancient town in the spectacular 17th century County Hall. It includes displays.....

Hughenden Manor

Hughenden Manor (21 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction NE)

This was the home of Benjamin Disraeli(1804-81) who lived here with his wife from 1848 until his death in 1881. The couple loved.....

Virginia Water Lake, Virginia Water, Surrey.

Virginia Water Lake (16 Pictures)

(19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction E)

Originally little more than a stream, Virginia Water Lake was begun in 1746 by William, Duke of Cumberland who was then Ranger of.....


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