Once a market village within the Windsor Great Forest, Bracknell is a today a vibrant town full of old manor houses and charming vineyards. Royal experiences lie just around the corner at Windsor Castle, while outdoor adventure awaits in Swinley Woods.
Things to do in Bracknell
Experience the fun side of science at The Look Out Discovery Center, which boasts over 90 hands-on activities for children of all ages. Find your inner engineer as you build a house from scratch or be an astrophysicist for the day and launch a hydrogen rocket.
Cycle along some of South East England’s most picturesque mountain bike trails in Swinley Forest, which features over 1,000 hectares of woodlands and gently rolling hills. Tackle the park’s Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. Set 13 meters above the forest floor, the extensive ropes course test your stamina with tree-to-tree zip-lines and a double Tarzan Swing.
Visit the Royal Ascot Racecourse, Britain’s home of horseracing. Cheer on the thoroughbreds at one of 20 race meets throughout the year or attend the Ascot Food & Wine Festival. Nearby, walk with kings and queens at Windsor Castle, the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen and oldest continually inhabited castle in the world.
Mingle with like-minded wine connoisseurs at Stanlake Park Wine Estate. Take a guided tour to discover the nuances of English winemaking as you wander through the walled garden and vineyard. See the grape-pressing area, fermentation tanks and the barrel room before sampling eight different wines in the “fizz” room.
Getting around Bracknell
Bracknell is 30 minutes’ drive or an hour train ride from London Heathrow Airport. The walkable town center is a 20-minute train ride from Ascot Racecourse and 45-minute bus from Windsor Castle.