Berkshire Attractions

Douai Abbey

The home of a community of Benedictine monks, set in the countryside between Newbury and Reading. The Abbey offers a wide range of courses and retreats. The Guest House provides accommodation for individuals and groups and is available as a venue for fully catered conferences. The Abbey Church, with its magnificent architecture and rich acoustics, is used regularly for a series of choral, orchestral and chamber concerts.

Upper Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TQ Tel: 0118 971 5300  Email

Floating Sensations

One of the longest established Hot Air Balloon Operators in England and the United Kingdom. We fly over the breathtaking West Berkshire countryside enabling our passengers to experience this spectacular scenery from an aerial perspective. Floating Sensations issues Gift Vouchers, valid for one flight within one year, so that the lucky recipients can fly in the season of their choice. CAA Approved Operator BIJ019

1, Fox Cottage, Wellhouse, Thatcham, RG18 9UD Tel: 01635 201007 

Kennet Cruises

Historic narrowboat ’Lancing’ provides a range of public trips and private party cruises from the base at Burghfield Bridge or from Reading Town Centre. The self-drive narrowboat Rosina Emma’ is  available for day hire for up to 12 passengers or flexible period hire for 4 people.

14 Beech lane, Earley, Reading, RG6 5PT Tel: 0118 9871115  Email

Legoland

One of the country’s leading theme park with loads of rides and attractions, including Sky Rider, Space Tower, Robolab, Discovery Zone and Imagination Theatre. There are theme areas including Miniland, Lego Duplo Land, Traffic, My Town, Wild Woods, Knights Kingdom and Adventure Land

Winkfield Road Windsor  SL4 4AY Telephone: 08705 04 04 04  Email

The Living Rainforest

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a rainforest under glass. This unique conservation education centre has something for everyone, from animals and plants to art and music! With fully  accessible paths, excellent gift shop, cafe and picnic facilities.

Hampstead Norreys, Nr Newbury, RG18 0TN Tel: 01635 202444   Email

Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

An exciting place to discover wetland wildlife. Visitors can enjoy a walk around Thatcham lake, visit the reed bed bird hide or let off steam in the adventure playgrounds. There is a wide range of hands on exhibits in the Discovery Centre set against a dramatic backdrop of giant insect models and colourful banners. Refreshments are available from the Lakeside cafe.

Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham RG19 3FU Tel: O1635 874381  Email

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust

For only £45 membership, come and walk with our wolves in 5000 acres of beautiful woodlands for over 2 hours with friends. Subscribe to our glossy, 20 page magazine, Wolf Print  and learn from biologists more about the challenges facing wild wolves especially in Europe. Adopt a wolf - Children love it! An ideal gift for any occasion.

The UK Wolf Centre Butlers Farm, Beenham, Reading RG7 5NT Tel 0118 971 3330 

Welford Park

Walk along the River Lambourn through the beech woods and enjoy carpets of snowdrops followed by a visit to the Old Laundry Tea Rooms. Dogs On leads welcome. Tarmac drive and tea rooms suitable for wheelchairs. Gardens only.

Welford, Newbury, RG20 8HU Tel: 01488 608203   Email