Days Out in Berkshire

From impressive castles besieged during the Civil War, to ancient monuments and mighty iron age hill forts, Berkshire is surrounded by great days out for everyone.

Within the county visit Donnington Castle with its striking gatehouse and plenty of space to run around. Take a trip to nearby Wiltshire for mighty hill forts, romantic castles and of course, the iconic Stonehenge.

Places to visit in Berkshire

Discover great places to visit in and around Berkshire:

Donnington Castle: see the twin towers & enjoy a walk in the grounds
Old Sarum: look out for action packed events
Marble Hill House: exquisite interiors & extensive parkland at this lovely Palladian Villa

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Fans of archaeology should visit Silchester Roman City Walls & Amphitheatre
Take a trip over to Stonehenge

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Places to visit : Berkshire (former county)

Donnington Castle

The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.

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Events : Berkshire (former county)

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World War II Weekend

Venue: Dover Castle, Kent
Date: Sat 2 - Mon 4 Jun 2012

Throughout the day experience living history encampments and witness skirmishes. Practice your drill and learn how to apply a dressing with help of a WWII nurse.

Time Travellers Go... Victorian

Venue: Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Kent
Date: Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

Join the Time Travellers to find out what Victorian life was really like. Meet a variety of Victorian costumed characters and find out how Victorian children would have lived.

Falconry: Sport of Kings

Venue: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex
Date: Sun 3 & Mon 4 Jun 2012

Marvel at a variety of beautiful birds in free flight, enjoy watching the powerful hawk hunt her quarry and savour the graceful swoops of the noble falcon.

Jubilee Celebration

Venue: Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Date: Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at Osborne House. Travel back in time to Victorian England, Be amazed at the skill and thrills of the equestrian shows. Enjoy the traditional Victorian games, and meet colourful characters from the past.

Time Travellers Go... Royal

Venue: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex
Date: Wed 6 - Fri 8 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.

Time Travellers Go... Royal

Venue: Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Date: Wed 6 - Fri 8 Jun 2012

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