Berkshire

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Berkshire is a county in the South East (England) | South East region of England, located instantly to the West of London. Whilst its proximity to the capital and its own centres of commerce ensure a large and affluent population, Berkshire still possesses much rural scenery, including long stretches of the River Thames. A visit to Windsor and Eton|Windsor and its royal castle is a must for any first-time visitor to Britain.

Towns and villages

Berkshire map - Map of Berkshire - 51.4599|-1.0822

The following towns and villages may be of interest to visitors:

Towns

Reading GPS: 51.454167,-0.973056 – County town and known for its university.
Ascot (England) | Ascot GPS: 51.4084,-0.6707 – small town known for its racecourse
Bracknell GPS: 51.416,-0.749
Goring and Streatley GPS: 51.523,-1.135
Hungerford (England) | Hungerford GPS: 51.414,-1.515
Maidenhead GPS: 51.5217,-0.7177
Newbury and Thatcham|Newbury GPS: 51.401,-1.323
Sandhurst GPS: 51.349,-0.8
Slough GPS: 51.51,-0.59
Newbury and Thatcham|Thatcham GPS: 51.401,-1.323
Windsor and Eton|Windsor GPS: 51.4791,-0.6095 – town known for its castle and Eton College
Wokingham GPS: 51.41,-0.84

Villages

Bray (England) | Bray GPS: 51.507,-0.7 – home to three-star Michelin restaurant and molecular gastronomy pioneer, The Fat Duck
Goring and Streatley|Streatley GPS: 51.523,-1.15
Twyford GPS: 51.477,-0.867

More Destinations

Beale Park, Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, 0870 777 7160. Low Season (March & Oct) 10AM Monday - 5PM;High Season (April - Sept 10AM Monday - 6PM). A 350-acre park dedicated to the conservation of birds and a smaller selection of mammals, with children's playgrounds, cafeteria and steam train. £6.00 adults, £4.00 children.

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Stay safe

On the whole Reading is a safe place, but, like most towns and city's in the nation it can obtain its problems. The centre on a Friday and Saturday night can be intimidating for someone if they are not used to the kind of atmosphere generated.

Just west of Reading town centre and in particular the Oxford Road neighborhood, though improved, has suffered from drug abuse and the sex trade. These areas are similar to those found around London and are best avoided at night. The Forbury Gardens and Abbey ruins, though attractive during the day, are best avoided after dark.

As always just be cautious of your surroundings; it's obvious in Reading when one enters into a rougher area, but generally one's chances of being a victim in Reading are slim.