Berkshire Things to Do

  Front view of the mansion
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  • Front view of the mansion
      Front view of the mansion
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  • Outside the palace (July 2011)
      Outside the palace (July 2011)
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  • Outside the palace (July 2011)
      Outside the palace (July 2011)
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  • Outside the palace (July 2011)
      Outside the palace (July 2011)
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  • by the river
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Ascot race course

by Elodie_Caroline

Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 and is the world’s most famous racecourse.Queen Anne was the person who first saw the potential of a racecourse at Ascot, which in those days, was known at East Cote. Whilst out riding, she came across an area of open heath, not far from Windsor Castle, that looked an ideal place for “horses to gallop at full stretch.” The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place on Saturday, August 11, 1711. 'Her Majesty’s Plate', worth 100 guineas was the main event, open to any horse, mare or gelding over the age of six. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12st and seven runners took part. I couldn't imagine anyone of around 12 st racing a horse these days at Ascot, could you?The contest was nothing like the racing seen at Ascot today. The seven horses were all English Hunters, quite different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the flat now....

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Donnington Castle

by stevezero

A real find this one. A fine castle atop a hill with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside and its all free! There is also ample free parking (you have to walk up the hill unfortunately) A licence to crenellate his property was granted to Sir Richard Abberbury in 1386. The castle was a rectangular enclosure with a round tower at each corner and two square towers midway along the longest sides. The most impressive part of the castle, and indeed the only part now standing, was the gatehouse. This is a three-storey rectangular building with two round towers that flank the entrance and rise another storey above the rest of the building.In the care of English Heritage

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Royal Ascot

by Yudhis

A feast of racing action, with a total of 30 races worth more than £3m in prize money attracting some of the best horses from around the world.But the main attraction off course not the race, but the fashion parade of the ladies with their colorful hats. Bring some picnic basket for the whole family before the race. Just arrive around 10 or 11am to avoid the traffic jam.In 2005, the race will move away from the Berkshire course and be held at York for one year only.

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Windsor, where even the swans are royal !

by iris2002

Windsor --- one get's off the train and feels immediately drawn to this captivating little town with it's castle overlooking the countryside. It is a lively place and once crossing the bridge over to Eaton - the old University district - there are many things to watch out for... especially the swans along the river...

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