Travel Information

The world famous Ascot Racecourse is located in Berkshire. It is a great horse racing day out for the whole family.

Basildon Park is National Trust property. There is a grand 18th-century Palladian mansion set in stately gardens.

Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR
Telephone: (0118) 984 3040
Telephone shop: (0118) 976 7363
Telephone Restaurant: (0118) 976 7365

If you’re in Berkshire with a motorhome, why not take a trip to Basildon Park, an 18th century Palladian mansion.

There is plenty to see at Basildon, including stunning displays of furniture, textiles and paintings. There are also plenty of scenic walks to be enjoyed in the ample gorunds and gardens.

Basildon Park was also used as a filming location in the 2005 blockbuster Pride and Prejudice.

Basildon Park
Lower Basildon
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 9NR

Telephone: 0118 984 3040
Fax: 0118 976 7370
Email: basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

If you are in Berkshire with your campervan, Beale Park is a great place to visit.  Located in Lower Basildon, Beale Park boasts over 400 acres of parkland and water meadows along the banks of the river Thames. There are many species of animal to be found in the park, from racoons to lemurs. Beale Park also offers many different gardens to explore, including a herb garden and the Jubilee Water Gardens. There is also a wide range of sculptures located throughout the park.

While you’re there why not take a Thames Rivercruise and enjoy the scenery from the water.

Beale Park
Lower Basildon
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 9NH
TEL: (44) 0870 7777160

Bucklebury Farm Park is between Reading and Newbury in the Berkshire countryside close to the village Bucklebury and located in a 74-acre site. There is a great deal for animal lovers to see and do here. There is a stunning Deer Park with a Red Deer herd  that was established in 1992 and now has around 150 deer, with one main stag and a mix of hinds, other stags and young calves. The spectacular parkland gives viewers the chance to see the deer in their natural habitat. As expected at a farm Park there are plenty of farm animals to see too. Children will love the indoor play area and there are also tractor and trailer rides included in the admission price. There is also an Adventure Playground, The Wild Walk, Be a Farmer Club, Pedal Go Cart Track and Den Building and if all this excitement proves too much and you need a sit down with a nice cup of tea and cake, try the on site café that sells refreshments. This is also an unusual venue for a birthday party. So if you are on holiday in Berkshire with your London Motorhome Hire you can treat your child to a memorable birthday party organized by the Farm Park. For more details of this venue and admission prices click the blue text below.

Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury
Reading
Berkshire, RG7 6RR

Telephone: 0118 971 4002

California Chalet & Touring Park

Open to Motorhomes and caravans: March To December

Nine Mile Road
Finchampstead
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 4HU

Tel: 0118 9733928
Fax: 0118 932870

Coral Reef Waterworldis a water amusement park.

Coral Reef Waterworld

Nine Mile Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7JQ
Tel: +44 (0)1344 862 525
Fax: +44 (0)1344 869 146

Dinton Pastures Country Park is one of t5he largest parks in the Berkshire area and includes7 lakes, 2 rivers, and surrounding meadows. There is plenty of space for the whole family to walk and space for the children to run around. There are several circular footpaths and trails ranging from 1 mile to around 3 miles for those of you feeling energetic! There are car parking charges but admission to the park is free. The wild life here is a great attraction with three public bird hides that provide secret viewing of the waterfowl. There are plenty of places for the family to picnic as well as a children’s play area. Watersports and rowing boats are available at the Multi Activity Centre which is on site. From the 7th August 2011 till 30th October 2011, Dinton Multi Activity Centre runs an ‘Explore Black Swan lake from a different perspective and observe the wildlfe from the water’ activity. The Dragonfly café at Dinton Pastures Country Park is also ideally placed for those much needed cups of tea and pieces of cake. There is also a programme of Nordic Walking Activities for Over 50′s which is part of the S.H.I.N.E Programme. This is an excellent place for you to picnic if you are traveling in the area in your London Motorhome Hire. For more information about the Country Park, including details of opening times and activities, click the blue text below.

Dinton Pastures Country Park
Davis Street
Hurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG10 0TH

Tel: 0871 572 1935

3 National trust properties, all close to one another near Berkshire Downs above the village of Streatley. Take your motorhome rental to this lovely place overlooking Goring Gap. The views of the countryside make  walking worthwhile in this area of outstanding beauty.

These sloping chalk grasslands are home to a wide range of flowers and butterflies. It is crossed by ancient Roman Routes and within the grasslands lie ancient and historic settlements.

All 3 properties are accessed from the carpark located on the B4009 or by climbing steep footpaths from streatley village. For more information go to the National Trust website.

Legoland Windsor located in Berkshire is a great day out for the kids and adults alike.

Take a detour when you hire a campervan to experience 20,000 sq ft of rainforest in Berkshire by visiting the Living Rainforest. Discover amazing animals and plants like the Amazonian Giant Waterlily or Dwarf Crocodile from West Africa. Learn more about rainforests while enjoying the fascinating creatures and plants that live there, right here in the UK! This is a fantastic place to visit on a really cold day!!

Living Rainforest
Hampstead Norreys
Berkshire
RG18 0TN
TEL:(44) 01635 202444

If you enjoy walking in the countryside then including Maidenhead Commons and cock Marsh on your Motorhomegroup.com rental trip will be worth the trip. Here is excellent walking through woodland, scrub thickets, grassland, past downland ponds, by the river and across the meadows. This National Trust property was purchased by local residents and given to the National Trust in 1934.

Cock Marsh is renowned for being of the best lowland wetland sites in the uk.

If you love wildflowers the best time to visit is in the spring to witness the best displays. The site includes many very rare species.

You may be lucky enough to spot dragonflies and the array of wild birds that aquatic insects attract. For more information go to the National Trust website,

Berkshire

341 ha(843acres) north west of Maidenhead.

Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire offers some of the best horse racing both flat and over jumps.

The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers also called REME Museum of Technology. The Museum is in Arborfield, near Reading, Berkshire, UK. The museum has a collection of historic weapons and repair vehicles and equipment.

REME Museum,
Isaac Newton Road, Arborfield,
Berkshire RG2 9NJ,
United Kingdom
Tel: 0118 976 3375

The Stanley Spencer Gallery, Cookham is devoted entirely to the artist, in the village he lived and worked. Set in the heart of the village , the gallery occupies the former Victorian Methodist Chapel where Spencer was taken as a child to worship.

Stanley Spencer Gallery
The Kings Hall
High Street
Cookham
Berkshire
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1628-471885

The Living Rainforest is a geat fun day out for the family looking at tropical wildlife.

Hampstead Norreys
Berkshire
RG18 0TN
UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1635 202444
Fax: +44 (0)1635 202440

This is not open every day and you must telephone to arrange your visit prior to setting off. A visit the Wolf Centre for member and two guests on a weekday is £40. Visits must be pre-arranged with the office. They have open days and special seasonal events so it is worth visiting their website (link at the bottom of page). There are activities for children held in every school holiday include a Walk with Wolves (minimum age 6+) with Wolf contact, Wolf Keeper Days, storytelling events and craft workshops. Pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited. To get to the wolf Trust, take junction 12 off the M4. From the M4 junction, head towards Theale. Go straight across the next roundabout, taking the exit sign posted “Newbury A4″. After a section of dual carriageway, take the second exit on the roundabout (again signposted “Newbury A4″). Continue along the A4 onto a dual carriageway. Turn right opposite the Comfort Hotel, sign posted Beenham. Follow the road around two bends and up the hill. Take the left turn at the mini-roundabout. The entrance to the UKWCT is on the right, opposite a lay-by (which itself is next to two bungalows). Look for the “Butlers Farm” sign. This is a unique experience to see wolves close up but you must have pre arranged your visit as part of your Berkshire Motorhome Hire Holiday adventure. For more information visit their website by clicking the blue text below.

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust
Butler’s Farm
Beenham
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5NT

Telephone: 0118 971 3330

This is in a beautiful countryside setting with two spectacular fishing lakes. There is something here for children and keen fisherman, and of course those of us of all ages that love animals!  The site is open from 9.30am to 6.30pm, 7 days a week with a last entry at 5pm.Children have a mini farm they can visit with chipmunks, goats, miniature horses, rabbits, pigs and sheep (animal feed available). There is also a separate indoor 6000ft Playbarn with sand pit, ride on toy truck area, soft play area full of fun with a giant three-lane slide (suitable for all ages), ball pond, shooting cannons, mini football court and a separate area for under 4s. Fishermen and women will love the opportunity to fish in the two lakes well stocked with Carp, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Bream, Perch and Pike. Day fishing is available and open to all but Night fishing and Day & Night fishing (Friday & Saturday nights) is available to members only. To become a member there is an annual membership cost. Just strolling around this lovely location may be of interest to most families with children who are keen to try Jake’s nature trail (coming in 2011) and the more athletic youngsters will enjoy trying the Mini assault course. There is also a restaurant serving refreshments of all kinds or alternatively you can use one of the many outdoor picnic areas with tables and seating. For a day out for the family with children this is an idyllic venue to go to in your Berkshire Motorhome Hire. For more details Click the blue text below.

Trilakes Animal Park
Yateley Road
Sandhurst
Berkshire
GU47 8JQ.

Telephone: 01252 871007