Book a Spring/Summer Break in Windsor

Of course, you can’t visit Windsor without a visit to the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle, but make sure you discover some of the other unique sights. Be inspired by its outdoor spaces from its riverbank on the River Thames to its beautiful parks and gardens including the Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park. Less than an hour from London it makes for a lovely short break or day out. There’s plenty for families to do with LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, situated just outside the town centre. Explore the local area by horse and carriage or relax on a boat trip.

Windsor also includes the towns of Eton and Maidenhead and villages of Bray, Cookham and Datchet, all connected by the River Thames.

• Sit back and relax on a sighteeing cruise with French Brothers from Windsor, Maidenhead or Runnymede.
• Enjoy a picnic on Ray Mill Island sits just outside of Maidenhead and at the northern end of the Island you will find Boulter's Weir and adjacent Boulters Lock. The last Salmon ladder to be built on the Thames was opened at Boulters Weir on 19 May 2000 by the Duke of Wellington.
• Take a walk along the Thames Path at Cookham and stop off at the Stanley Spencer Gallery and the exhibition Love, Art, Loss: The Wives of Stanley Spencer. Spencer’s work was dominated by his relationships with his two wives, Hilda Carline and Patricia Preece.  Their joint lives form a compelling art historical and human story
• The ultimate fine dining experience can be found at Bray, home to two restaurants with three Michelin stars-the Roux brothers’ Waterside Inn and Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck.
• A visit to Maidenhead should include Maidenhead Heritage Centre with regular exhibitions on the towns. Also housed at the Heritage Centre is the internationally important collection telling the story of the Air Transport Auxiliary, which was headquartered at nearby White Waltham throughout the Second World War.  Fly in a Spitfire simulator A short walk from the town centre takes you to the river with its 18th-century road bridge and Brunel’s famous ‘Sounding Arch’ featured in Turner's painting of ‘Rain, Steam and Speed’. A walk along the riverside offers amazing views of the Thames.
• Eton sits on the opposite bank of the River Thames from Windsor and is connected by a footbridge. It is most well-known for its famous public school, Eton College. The High Street is a must for antique shoppers. The finely preserved shop fronts include a half-timbered building believed to date from 1420. Explore the Eton Walkway, a 2-mile circular route connecting 18 points of rich heritage in the historic Berkshire town of Eton. Starting at Windsor Bridge, this one-hour walk takes you through a wonderful mixture of scenery as well as exploring the banks of the River Thames. Permanent bronze markers are set in the ground to identify the route of the Walkway and are emblazoned with Eton’s coat of arms, originally given to the town by King Henry VI in 1449.
• Get active on the water and hire a boat for a day from Kris Cruisers at Datchet. No previous boating experience is necessary. Tuition will be given on boat handling and safety. With 24 day boats seating from 2 to 12 people, they can be booked from as little as 1 hour to a full day.  

SPOTLIGHT ON SAVILL GARDEN

First created by Sir Eric Savill as his woodland garden in the 1930s, it is now one of Britain's finest ornamental gardens; a garden for all seasons and a place of beauty and colour that's loved by horticulturalists and enthusiasts alike. With 35 acres of interconnecting gardens and exotic woodland, each garden has its own unique attraction, featuring a distinctive group of plants that introduce a fresh burst of vibrant colour throughout the seasons. Including  seasonal gardens, New Zealand Garden, The Glades and Azalea walks, The Savill Garden features plants from all over the world. Keeper of the Gardens, Mark Flanagan follows in the footsteps of plant hunters like Ernest Wilson, searching the globe for interesting new additions. Explore the colourful gardens until 3 November and encounter 66 sculptures of varying styles, subjects and materials; all inspired by the natural world. 

Stay for awhile...

Short Breaks at Cliveden. Make Cliveden your luxurious base for your getaway... Bring the whole family and even the dog too. You’ll be delighted to watch on as they stretch their legs discovering our glorious grounds and hidden treasures. Conveniently, we are located just a short drive from LEGOLAND® too, perfect for keeping the kids entertained and tiring them out so that mum and dad can treat themselves to dinner in The Cliveden Dining Room later.

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