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You can opt for b&b’s close to the town centre or you can go for a bed and breakfast that is in the lush rural area that looks like a picture out of a story book. Several establishments feature larger family rooms and free Wifi. A favourite attraction in town is the Ice Rink and Ski Slope.
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As for getting there and around, you can do so safely and cheaply by bus, taxi or catching a train at the train station. The train station is centrally located on Market Street in the town centre.
Some History
It is believed that the meaning of the name given to this town is ‘a piece of land belonging to Bracca on a projecting spur of the parish’. Other mentions of the town were made in 1086 in the Domesday-book which mentioned Easthampstead which means ‘the homestead by the gate’. This part of Berkshire was the Royal Forest of Windsor.
Old Bracknell is also mentioned in a 1463 Goring charter and in 1607 on Norden’s map. As at 1847, Bracknell was a tiny village located on the main road leading to the west of England. In 1948, a decision was made that the village would become a New Town that offered the benefits of city life with the best of the country.
The first neighbourhood of Priestwood came up in 1951. In 1974, Bracknell Forest was formed and in 1998, it became a Unitary Authority.
Why Visit this Town ?
Shoppers will love Charles Square and Princess Square while sports lovers will enjoy all the facilities at the John Nike Leisure Sporting Complex where a favorite attraction is the ice rink. Apart from the ice rink, there are facilities for skiing, snooker and snowboarding. Another place where a good time is guaranteed is the Horseshoe Lake Watersports Centre that is the picturesque rural area.
It is a 22-acre with woodland and a nature reserve right by River Blackwater. Watersports lovers can enjoy windsurfing or taking out a canoe or dinghy. Another top spot is Coral Reef Waterworldwhere young ones have their own swimming pool while adults venture into the rapids and snake flumes or enjoy a session at the sauna or Japanese steam room.
There’s also Legoland where more than 35 million Lego pieces have been assembled to recreate 50 places in Europe. There are also no less than 50 rides, live shows, an indoor rain forest, a train and other attractions in the 150-acre park. To the south is the town of Camberley in Surrey and Guildford, located alongside the A3 road.
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Hotels near Ice Rink and Ski Slope
Address : John Nike Leisuresport Complex, John Nike Way, Bracknell Berkshire, RG12 8TN, United Kingdom.
Excellent venue for ice skating.
Places to Stay near Train Station
Address of Railway Station : Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HX
Rail station which is on the line from London Waterloo to Reading city centre. It’s operated by South West Trains.
Bracknell in Berkshire
Location : this town is located just over 10 miles from Reading city centre hotels and about 30 miles from central London.
Heathrow Airport Accommodation in London can easily be reached in 30 minutes. The M3 is 5 minutes away. Ascot Racecourse is only 5 miles away.
Region : South East of England
County : Berkshire
Attractions and Sights
The Look Out Discovery Centre
(Nine Mile Ride, RG12 7QW England UK)
Excellent science center. Great for children. There is also an indoor and outdoor play area.
Go Ape at Bracknell
(Swinley Forest, Berkshire PDF 193 KB, United Kingdom)
Forest adventure park with long zip lines plus a bunch of high ropes.
Coral Reef – Water World
(Nine Mile Ride, Berkshire RG12 7JQ, United Kingdom)
Swimming pool with slides, a big adventure pool, another pool for swimmers, gym, sauna, etc.. Great fun for all the family.
South Hill Park Arts Centre
(Ringmead, RG12 7PA England UK)
Arts centre with great theatre, and good small cinema. It lies in the Birch Hill estate to the south of Bracknell town centre.
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