1 ESSENTIAL LIVING 2017 A GUIDE TO A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD CONTENTS 3 ESSENTIAL LIVING CONTENTS 01 02 INTRODUCTION 04 MAP 10 03 04 05 06 SOMEWHERE TO EAT 14 SOMEWHERE TO DRINK 32 EVERYTHING ELSE 42 HOUSE 58 A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD INTRODUCTION 5 ESSENTIAL LIVING

01 INTRODUCTION A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD INTRODUCTION 7 ESSENTIAL LIVING

MAIDENHEAD OFFERS THE BEST OF SUBURBAN LIFE, LETTING YOU LIVE JUST ON THE CUSP OF CENTRAL LONDON, WHILST ENJOYING THE CHARM OF THE COUNTRYSIDE AND THE AREA’S QUAINT SURROUNDING VILLAGES. YOU’LL ALSO BE A SHORT TRIP AWAY FROM WINDSOR – THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF THE ROYAL FAMILY. THE RIVER THAMES RUNS RIGHT THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE MARKET TOWN, OFFERING PLENTY OF RIVERSIDE BAR TERRACES, FINE DINING RESTAURANTS, TRADITIONAL COUNTRY PUBS, AND BEAUTIFUL OPEN PARKS WHERE YOU CAN SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEWS. WE’VE EXPLORED MAIDENHEAD AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS TO FIND THE BEST PLACES TO UNWIND FOR A DRINK, TUCK INTO A DELICIOUS MEAL, OR ENJOY A DAYTRIP EMBRACING THE LOCAL CULTURE. #GUIDETOMAIDENHEAD A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD INTRODUCTION 9 ESSENTIAL LIVING A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD MAP 11 ESSENTIAL LIVING

02 MAP A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD 13 Burnham ESSENTIAL LIVING Beeches Cookham

River Thames

Stoke Park Country Club & Spa Wexham Furze Platt Park Hospital

St Mark’s Berkshire Hospital House

Maidenhead Taplow Burnham

Maidenhead Slough

M4 A404 Maidenhead Golf Club Slough The Fat Duck Jubilee River

Dorney Lake

M4 Windsor & Eton Riverside

Windsor Castle Windsor & Eton Central

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03 SOMEWHERE TO EAT A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD SOMEWHERE TO EAT 17 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL LIVING LIVING SOMEWHERE TO EAT

FROM FINE DINING RESTAURANTS AND BISTROS TO CAFÉS AND PUBS, SIT BACK AND ENJOY DISHES AND HOMEMADE DELICACIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

THE OXFORD BLUE THE WATERSIDE INN

10 Crimp Hill Ferry Road Bray Windsor SL4 2QY Maidenhead SL6 2AT

Converted from a country inn first With unique heritage and three built in the 1800s, The Oxford Blue in Michelin stars, The Waterside Inn, is Windsor offers a dazzling fine-dining the creation of the Roux family, well- menu, set amidst the traditional known culinary connoisseurs. You can comfort of the property’s heritage. expect an opulent gastronomy menu, The restaurant uses only the best including sliced foie gras terrine fresh ingredients from local British and roasted pheasant breast, whilst suppliers, creating dishes such as enjoying the beautiful riverside views celeriac fondant, ale-braised short over the Thames. rib beef and peach parfait.

@RouxWaterside @oxfordbluepub The Waterside Inn Bray @theoxfordbluepub OB Old Windsor www.waterside-inn.co.uk

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THE FAT DUCK THE DRAWING ROOM AT POCO LOCO COWORTH PARK High Street Blacknest Road 5 The Colonnade Bray Ascot High Street SL6 2AQ SL5 7SE Maidenhead SL6 1QL

As a three-Michelin-star restaurant, The Drawing Room at Coworth Park An eclectic Mexican restaurant, Poco and the creation of celebrity chef beautifully captures the quintessential Loco serves an authentic menu and Heston Blumenthal, it’s no surprise English custom of afternoon tea. a plentiful array of tropical cocktails that The Fat Duck is renowned among Boasting a selection of fine teas, and mocktails. Choose from their both locals and visitors to the area. classic British teas, and meadow teas, quesadillas, chilis, fajitas, tacos and The restaurant offers more than just alongside pastries, sandwiches, and, more, with their palate-cleansing food, with a full dining experience of course, homemade scones, the tea mojitos, tequilas, iced teas and piña that’s playful, mysterious and artfully rooms add a luxury finish to this British colados. crafted. Choose from the list of dining tradition. complementary wines for a truly rich Poco Loco Mexican meal. @CoworthParkUK www.pocolocorestaurant.co.uk @coworthpark www.thefatduck.co.uk Coworth Park

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THE BELL ROYAL VIRUNDHU FRANCESCO’S

95-97 King Street 103 Queen Street 73-75 King Street Maidenhead Maidenhead Maidenhead SL6 1DP SL6 1LR SL6 1DU

Serving freshly-baked pizzas, The Bell Presenting a grand feast of Indian A very traditional family establishment, combines the artisanal craft of its cuisine, Royal Virundhu has two main Francesco’s captures the taste of chefs with the cosy atmosphere of a options to give you a taste of the Italy with its choice of pasta dishes, pub. They serve classic toppings as whole menu: vegetarian and non- pizzas, salads, seafood and gnocchi. well as a few more adventurous ones, vegetarian. Each option boasts a Savour the classic flavours, and enjoy such as chicken tikka, crispy duck and selection of dishes, including starters, the warmth and charm of the local hoisin, and even an all-day-breakfast sides, nibbles, curries and condiments, restaurant. If you’ve got room for variety. Sit back and watch the live all designed to let you savour the dessert, the gelato, tiramisu and televised sport with a pizza and one of complex spices and rich flavours of the cheesecakes are worth sampling. their craft beers or ales. Middle East. Francescos Maidenhead The Bell PKB www.royalvirundhu.co.uk www.francescos.uk.com www.pizzakitchenbars.co.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD SOMEWHERE TO EAT 23 ESSENTIAL LIVING

CLARENCE BRASSERIE & MILLER & CARTER TEA ROOM 8-9 Church St Bath Road Windsor Taplow SL4 1PE Maidenhead SL6 0AJ

With an air of quintessential charm, Offering a lavish steakhouse Clarence Brasserie and Tea Room experience, Miller and Carter serves (just round the corner from Windsor only the best cuts of meat. Their Castle) is a chic pitstop for high tea. hand-cut, 30-day-aged British and The French-inspired menu offers both Irish steaks are all procured from colourful and fruity teas alongside local farmers and butchers, before smooth and authentic teas, as well being seasoned and cooked by the as fluffy scones, delicious homemade restaurant’s expert chefs. Although cakes and dainty sandwiches. the menu is centred on the famous steaks, the restaurant also serves www.clarencebrasserie.co.uk salads, fish dishes, burgers and pastas.

@millerandcarter @millerandcarter Miller and Carter

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OAK & SAW THE HAND AND FLOWERS ANDRÉ GARRETT RESTAURANT Rectory Road 126 West Street House Taplow Marlow Cliveden Road SL6 0ET SL7 2BP Taplow SL6 0JF

A no-frills, traditional, family-run With the title as the only pub to have With a long history of hosting lavish village pub, the Oak & Saw has been awarded two stars in the Michelin dinner parties for acclaimed guests created its homely, comforting aura guide, The Hand and Flowers, founded (such as , Winston over the many years that it’s been by Tom Kerridge, blends Marlow’s Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and The serving the local community. There’s Georgian heritage with the classic fine- Beatles), the André Garrett Restaurant a menu of simple pub grub with a dining menu of British flavours. Dishes at Cliveden House offers a premium twist – including meat sourced from include summer radish and haggis tart, menu of classic and cleverly crafted a farm and butchery just round the lovage soup, and duck liver parfait with dishes. Choose from the main corner – and a selection of real cask orange chutney. restaurant, the French dining room or THE HIND’S HEAD ales. the elegant wine cellar. @HandFMarlow High Street Oak and Saw @handfmarlow @Cliveden_House Bray The Hand and Flowers @clivedenhouse www.oakandsaw.co.uk Cliveden House SL6 2AB www.thehandandflowers.co.uk www.clivedenhouse.co.uk With three menus – the Mary, the Aleyn, and the Elizabeth – named after classic British figures, the restaurant at the Hind’s Head offers the best of British cuisine, with a twist, as crafted by chef Heston Blumenthal. Each menu changes every few weeks to present seasonal dishes and refreshing classics, all served within the atmospheric 19th-century inn.

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TEAPOT TEA SHOP

1-2 Clieve Cottages High Street Cookham SL6 9SJ

With its charming atmosphere and homemade cakes, Teapot Tea Shop offers a shabby-chic-cum-vintage take on British afternoon tea. The café also boasts a wide selection of teas, from classic Earl Grey to chocolate flake tea, comforting hot chocolates, and speciality coffees. If you’re still feeling peckish, choose from the sandwiches and hot meals.

Teapot Tea Shop www.teapot-teashop.co.uk

BEL & THE DRAGON

High Street Cookham SL6 9SQ

This country coaching inn offers the perfect mix of fine food and exquisite wines. Each dish at Bel & The Dragon adds an innovative twist to classic British meals, such as roasted suckling pig, half-grilled Atlantic lobster, and poached duck egg with avocado. Relax on long summer afternoons outside on the restaurant’s terrace.

@belanddragon @belanddragon Bel and The Dragon www.belandthedragon-cookham.co.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD SOMEWHERE TO EAT 29 ESSENTIAL LIVING

MADAME POSH KOKORO CHUTNEY JACKS

101-111 Peascod Street 47A High Street 3 Bridge Street Windsor Maidenhead Maidenhead SL4 1DN SL6 1JT SL6 8LR

In a grand location in the heart of Originating as a family business to Bringing the spirit and vibrancy of Windsor, the patisserie and home share the love of oriental cuisine and India to life, Chutney Jacks presents emporium Madame Posh presents a the art of sushi, KOKORO literally an array of traditional cuisine for a delightful selection of cakes, pastries emulates the ‘heart’, ‘soul’ and ‘spirit’ plentiful banquet. The air is heavy with and desserts. Not one to compromise of Eastern Asia. With a wide range of the aroma of spices, roasted meats on the finer details, each dessert is handmade sushi, bento boxes, and and sweet seasonings – you can expect crafted to look as delicious as it tastes. classic hot food dishes, including a vast number of curries, kebabs, Treat yourself at the boutique café or soups and curries, the eatery offers a various rices, naans and vegetarian order a special handmade cake for a healthier, alternative lunch option. dishes. THE LOCK BAR AND celebratory event. KITCHEN www.kokorouk.com @chutneyjacks @_Madame_Posh Maidenhead Chutney Jacks The Runnymede-on-Thames @madame_posh Windsor Road Madame Posh www.chutneyjacks.com Egham TW20 0AG www.madame-posh.com Part of the sleek Runnymede Hotel, The Lock Bar and Kitchen offers classic British comfort food (including a ‘Sunday Best’ roast menu) in a stylish contemporary setting. The floor-to- ceiling windows provide beautiful views across the River Thames and Bell Weir Lock, or you can step outside to dine on the riverside terrace with a glass of champagne.

@therunnymede @therunnymede The Runnymede

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BOULTERS THE GREEN PARROT BIANCO NERO

Boulters Lock Island 26 Queen Street 12-14 Bridge Street Maidenhead Maidenhead Maidenhead SL6 8PE SL6 1HZ SL6 8BJ

With a restaurant, riverside brasserie As an independent deli, The Green The family-run restaurant Bianco and terrace bar, Boulters blends Parrot is the ideal spot to stop for a Nero gives you a taste of Italy with stunning views on the island and a drink or afternoon snack, whether authentic cuisine around the clock. relaxing ambience with a delicious with friends or alone to do some work. The dinner menu boasts plenty of menu of seasonal food and The rotating menu always includes traditional breads, doughy pizzas, complementary wines. Dishes include a selection of freshly-baked cakes, cheeses, local seafood, handmade well-aged steaks and burgers from delicious sandwiches and hearty pastas and fresh salads. They also THE IVY MARLOW GARDEN THE WORKS local butchers, as well as fresh salads soups. offer takeaway and delivery, so you and homely casseroles. can enjoy the home-cooked food @greenparrot80 without leaving your own home. @boultersuk Green Parrott Catering 66-68 High Street 11 High Street @boultersuk Biano Nero 2013 Marlow High Wycombe Boulters UK SL7 1AH HP11 2AZ www.bianco-nero.co.uk www.boultersrestaurant.co.uk With a contemporary British menu With a whole array of sweet treats, catering to breakfast, lunch, dinner you’ll be spoilt for choice picking and afternoon tea – and brunch something from the menu at The on the weekends – The Ivy Marlow Works. Set in a spacious, high- Garden is a chic restaurant-bar. ceilinged converted warehouse, the Lounge in their garden surrounded by café has a chic American feel about it. a luscious range of potted plants, or They serve everything from sundaes stop for a cocktail and a bite to eat with homemade ice cream to sweet indoors amidst the sophisticated yet crepes and waffles. And, even better, comfy interiors. the portion sizes are especially generous. @IvyMarlowGarden @ivymarlowgarden @eatattheworks The Ivy Marlow Garden @eatattheworks Eat at the Works www.theivymarlowgarden.com www.eatattheworks.co.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD SOMEWHERE TO DRINK 33 ESSENTIAL LIVING

04 SOMEWHERE TO DRINK A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD SOMEWHERE TO DRINK 35 ESSENTIAL LIVING SOMEWHERE TO DRINK

SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH A DRINK IN ONE OF THE MANY RIVERSIDE PUBS AND BARS, OR TREAT YOURSELF TO A GLASS OF BUBBLY OR A COCKTAIL.

WOODSTOCK’S COFFEE No5 ST LEONARD’S ROAD AND TEA HOUSE 46-48A High Street 5 St Leonard’s Road Burnham Windsor SL1 7JP SL4 3BN

Nestled inside an antique and Tucked away amidst the bustling second-hand store, Woodstock’s streets in the heart of Windsor, No5 Coffee and Tea House offers a St Leonard’s Road is a boutique pleasant little spot to stop for a champagne and cocktail lounge. The drink. As well as serving all kinds of ‘hidden’ bar is filled with decadent speciality teas and freshly-ground candelabras, chandeliers, plush coffee, the café also has a choice of velvet chaises and leather wingback cakes and desserts, and a lunchtime armchairs. The low-lighting and sultry menu, including a home-cooked decor only add to the bar’s air of roast on Sundays. mystery.

Woodstock’s Coffee House @5stleonardsrd No5 St Leonard’s Rd

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THE BEEHIVE

Waltham Road SL6 3SH

The bar and cellar in The Beehive offers much more than just a typical pub selection of drinks. As well as an extensive range of lagers, ciders and beers – including those from local breweries, such as the Windsor and Eton Brewery and Marlow’s Rebellion brewery – the pub has a glorious menu of wines from all around the world.

@TheBeehivetweet The Beehive Tweet

www.thebeehivewhitewaltham.com

BLUE RIVER CAFE

Bridge Road, Maidenhead SL6 8DW

Situated right on the riverbank, Blue River Café offers alfresco drinking and dining, so you can take in the beautiful views over the Thames with the backdrop of boats and forestry. The pub has regular live music nights throughout the year, providing varied evenings of entertainment.

@ThamesRiviera Thames Riviera

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THE GOLDEN BALL THE BELGIAN ARMS THE SHIRE HORSE

2 Golden Ball Lane Holyport Street Bath Road Holyport Maidenhead SL6 6NW SL6 2JR Maidenhead SL6 3QA

A classic village pub that mixes Just set back from Holyport Village The Shire House is an 18th-century tradition with modernity, The Golden Green, and overlooking the pond, The former coaching inn that has retained Ball is a sunny spot for a relaxing Belgian Arms has a friendly and relaxed a lot of its unique character, with drink in the summer months (thanks atmosphere. The pub itself is over 200 low-beamed ceilings and fireplaces, to the terrace and garden), as well as years old, with a beautiful exterior alongside a modern update of trend- a homely place for a drink on winter wisteria-covered entrance and earthy led interiors. There’s an all-day menu evenings before the log fire. Peruse interiors. Unwind with a drink alfresco showcasing the food and flavours of their lavish wine and champagne menu, in the pub’s garden – they have an the British garden, and a beer garden signature and seasonal cocktails, and extensive list of vintage wines and cask offering a spot to unwind in with beers and real ales. beers. friends.

@thegoldenball_epicpubs @thebelgianarms Shire Horse Maidenhead The Golden Ball Pub The Belgian Arms www.chefandbrewer.com www.thegoldenballpub.com www.thebelgianarms.com A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD SOMEWHERE TO DRINK 41 ESSENTIAL LIVING

THE BOTANIST THE HAND AND FLOWERS

48 West Street 15 Queen Street Marlow Maidenhead SL7 2NB SL6 1NB

Renowned across the country for Just a few doors down from Berkshire their plethora of artisanal botany- House on Queen Street, The Hand based cocktails, The Botanist’s Marlow and Flowers is the perfect after- location is no exception. From the work hangout. Serving a full range of sweet and fruity taste of the martinis drinks alongside a menu that boasts to the fresh herbs and flavours of a selection of pizzas, a collection the gin cocktails, the bar-restaurant of burgers and steaks, along with an melds Mother Nature with everyone’s every-changing specials board that favourite spirits. utilises local produce.

@thebotanistuk @HandAndFlowers @thebotanistuk The Hand and Flowers The Botanist Marlow www.hand-flowers.co.uk www.thebotanist.uk.com A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD 43 ESSENTIAL LIVING

THE VINE THE JOLLY FARMER BAROOSH

20 Market Street Church Road 56-58 High Street Maidenhead Cookham Marlow SL6 8AD SL6 9PJ SL7 1AH

Right in the heart of Maidenhead, Set right in the heart of the With plenty of bubbly and vintage The Vine has a cosy, neighbourhood countryside, The Jolly Farmer pub wines, an eclectic selection of gins, atmosphere. Unwind after a day at has a vast history dating back to 1788. locally-brewed craft beers and real the office or at the weekend with one Many of the pub’s original features are ales, and a medley of fruity cocktails of their many traditional ales or cask still in place, such as the log fires and and mocktails, Baroosh boasts a full beers. The pub also shows all of the the beamed ceiling, which adds to the menu of drinks to suit all taste-buds biggest sports games, so you can tune place’s authentic character and charm. and occasions. The pub-cum-bar in live with your friends, and they host Find a sunny spot outside in the beer also hosts food events, wine tasting regular karaoke and open-mic nights garden for a refreshing cask ale or evenings, cocktail-making classes and too. beer. live music.

The Vine Maidenhead The Jolly Farmer Pub @barooshbars Baroosh Marlow Bucks www.thejollyfarmerpub.co.uk www.baroosh.co.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD EVERYTHING ELSE 45 ESSENTIAL LIVING

05 EVERYTHING ELSE A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD EVERYTHING ELSE 47 ESSENTIAL LIVING EVERYTHING ELSE MAIDENHEAD AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS HAVE PLENTY OF PLACES TO EXPLORE. WANDER ALONG THE RIVER, EMBRACE LOCAL CULTURE, OR TAKE IN THE ROYAL HISTORY.

WINDSOR CASTLE

Windsor Castle Windsor SL4 1NJ

Brimming with quintessential beauty and grandeur, Windsor Castle houses more than 900 years of Royal History within its walls and gardens. Wander through the magnificent rooms, marvel at the array of delicate trinkets in Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, take in the stunning portraits and paintings, and stop to watch the changing of the guard.

@RCT @royal_collection_trust Royal Collection Trust www.royalcollection.org.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD EVERYTHING ELSE 49 ESSENTIAL LIVING

STANLEY SPENCER FUDGE KITCHEN TWO FOR JOY GALLERY High Street 20 Thames Street 38 Queen Street Cookham Windsor Maidenhead SL6 9SJ SL4 1PL SL6 1HZ

The renowned 20th-century painter The perfect treat to satisfy every Wander into this independent boutique and portraitist Stanley Spencer sweet tooth, Fudge Kitchen has for plenty of unique gifts, birthday is honoured in his hometown of been handcrafting its original fudge cards, creative stationery, stylish Cookham with a gallery devoted to his recipe for more than 30 years. Their homewares and other cute ornaments. works – in fact, it’s the world’s largest vast experience makes for the most From candles, cushions and mugs, to displayed collection of his paintings. delicious creamy and smooth taste, jewellery, purses and children’s toys, The paintings exhibited change using all natural ingredients. Choose you’ll always find something a little bit throughout the course of the year, but from a plethora of flavours, including different to add to your home – or a they always include many of his most- strawberries and cream, stem ginger, friend’s. famed pieces. and chocolate rose, as well as sauces and drinking-fudge. @twoforjoy_home @SpencerCookham Two 4 Joy Home Spencer Gallery @fudgekitchen Fudge Kitchen www.two4joy.co.uk www.stanleyspencer.org.uk www.fudgekitchen.co.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD EVERYTHING ELSE 51 ESSENTIAL LIVING

CLIVEDEN GARDENS AND MAZE Cliveden Road Taplow SL1 8NS

The perfect picnicking spot, Cliveden’s gardens and woodlands are a luscious green retreat with topiary and flower displays, set high above the River Thames. The gardens host a number of outdoor theatre performances over the summer months, but you can visit all year round – conquer the winding maze of more than 1,000 yew trees, and visit the quaint cottages and the grand manor.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden

COCKSHERD WOOD

Frarnham Lane Britwell SL2 2EW

If you’re looking for a way to embrace the great outdoors and explore the countryside, Cocksherd Wood is a beautiful retreat, especially for dog-walkers. The ancient woodland is abundant with a variety of flora and fauna, most notably delicate English bluebells. Wander through the woodlands and marvel at the expansive treetops.

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NORDEN FARM WINDSOR & ETON HOUSE BREWERY Altwood Road 1 Vansittart Estate Frogmore Drive Maidenhead Duke Street Windsor Home Park SL6 4PF Windsor SL4 1SE Windsor SL4 2JG

Just outside the town centre, Norden Reliving the fame of Windsor as being The 17th-century English country Farm is a cultural outlet and centre a beer-making city, Windsor & Eton house is a grand royal retreat first for the arts, built on the site of an Brewery has been crafting high-quality purchased for Queen Charlotte 18th-century dairy farmhouse. There’s cask, keg and bottled beer since in 1792. The picturesque gardens a real mix of things going on: they host 2010. Take a tour around the brewery are a highlight, with many rare and film screenings, theatre and dance to learn all about the fermentation unusual plants – including tulip trees, performances, live music across all process and, of course, to stop and redwoods, birch trees and Spanish genres, storytelling and spoken word try the beers themselves. The brewery chestnut trees – due to the Queen’s sessions, visual art displays, and craft also hosts regular events, including love of botany. Visit the house to see workshops. comedy nights and special workshops. grand interiors, watercolour paintings and trinkets. @nordenfarm @WindsorEtonBrew Norden Farm Centre for the Arts @windsoretonbrewery @RCT Windsor and Eton Brewery @royal_collection_trust www.norden.farm Royal Collection Trust www.webrew.co.uk www.royalcollection.org.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD EVERYTHING ELSE 55 ESSENTIAL LIVING

DORNEY COURT BOULTERS LOCK & RAY THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR MILL ISLAND Dorney Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island Thames Street Windsor Maidenhead Windsor SL4 6QP SL6 8PE SL4 1PS

One of ’s finest Tudor Situated by the Thames, Ray Mill Nestled in the shadow of Windsor manor houses, the Grade-1-listed Island has evolved into a beautiful Castle, Theatre Royal Windsor has Dorney Court is set amidst beautiful green park space, offering a haven been hosting a range of classic and landscapes gardens with a parkland for dog-walkers, runners, families, traditional pantomimes, alongside and a meadow on either side, and the and even just a quiet spot for a read. famed plays and new theatre, for River Thames in the distance. Little There’s also a restaurant, an ice cream many years. The beautiful Edwardian has changed in the manor itself over hut, and even a bird sanctuary on the interiors add to the atmosphere, the past 500-odd years, making it an island. with the stage welcoming well-known architectural, historical and interior theatre actors and new talent alike. delight. @TheatreWindsor @DorneyCourt Theatre Windsor Dorney Court www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk www.royalcollection.org.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD EVERYTHING ELSE 57 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL LIVING LIVING

CHENIES MANOR HOUSE THE FIRESTATION ARTS AND GARDENS CENTRE Chenies The Old Court Rickmansworth St Leonards Road WD3 6ER Windsor SL4 3BL

A historic and enchanting Grade-1- A buzzing arts venue in the middle of listed Tudor manor house, Chenies Windsor, The Firestation Arts Centre Manor House captures a charming plays host to regular comedy evenings, snippet of British history. Visit the live music, theatre performances, individual rooms and parlours, and art exhibitions and cinema. Their bar the medieval parish church. The offers a friendly, chilled vibe during surrounding gardens include two the daytime, making it a hotspot for mazes, a physic garden, and flower and freelancers, before DJ sets and club shrub areas devoted to certain colour nights start later on. themes. @firestationarts Chenies Manor @the_firestation_arts_centre The Fire Station www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk www.firestationartscentre.com A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD 59 ESSENTIAL LIVING

NASH & SONS FLORIST FLEUR DE LIS AK BARBER

6 Glynwood House 28 King Street 85 Queen Street Bridge Avenue Maidenhead Maidenhead Maidenhead SL6 1RS SL6 1EF SL6 1LR

The independent, family-run Nash Brimming with beautiful blossoms, the A traditional gentlemen’s barber open & Sons Florist has been presenting independent florist Fleur de Lis offers since 1999, AK Barber knows plenty colourful bouquets since 1929. They bouquets and flower arrangements about hair. From traditional cuts to offer their beautiful blossoms all for all different occasions. Purchase a more specific styles, the barbers can year round and for various occasions, special gift for a loved one or simply help you create your new look. They whether you’re looking for a Mother’s treat yourself. Make the most of their also offer grooming services with Day gift, a special bouquet for a loved expert consultation service too, to beard-styling and shaves. one, or a funeral basket. help you choose the perfect flowers for your wedding or a funeral. AK Barber Maidenhead Nash And Sons Florist www.fleurdelisflorist.co.uk www.akbarbermaidenhead.co.uk www.nashandsonsflorists.co.uk A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD BERKSHIRE HOUSE 61 ESSENTIAL LIVING

06 BERKSHIRE HOUSE A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD BERKSHIRE HOUSE 63 ESSENTIAL LIVING

BERKSHIRE HOUSE IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED BOTH FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN MAIDENHEAD, BUT ALSO FOR COMMUTERS TO LONDON AND THE NEARBY COMMERCIAL HUBS OF READING AND SLOUGH.

Berkshire House is a landmark building situated on Maidenhead’s bustling High Street. It’s just a short 6-minute walk from Maidenhead station, which is a key stop on the new high-speed Elizabeth Line into Central London. London Paddington can be reached in just 19-minutes and Reading is accessible within 15-minutes. A pleasant 16-minute drive takes you to Windsor town centre where you can enjoy an array of restaurants, pubs, bars and shops. A GUIDE TO MAIDENHEAD @essliving EssLiving @essentialivinghomes

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Berkshire House Queen Street Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1NF