Visitor attractions and information
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 Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. STAINES Salters' boats depart from
the small garden (Victoria Gardens) under the railway bridge
off Thames Street near the Thames Lodge Hotel - nearest postcode
is TW18 2BX. Location: In the centre of Staines. |
salterssteamers.co.uk |
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Ascot Racecourse. Tel: 01344 876 876. Ascot
Racecourse, founded in 1711, is the world's most famous racecourse.
The 2006 redevelopment has meant that the new Grandstand and
the state-of-the-art facilities are second to none. Located close
to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways and to London Heathrow
for international visitors. About
8 miles west of Staines. |
www.ascot.co.uk |
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Wentworth
Club, Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4LS. Tel:
01344 842201. Three 18-hole Championship courses and one 9-hole
course of Surrey heathland surrounded by woodland of pine, oak
and birch trees. Wentworth's West course is the most televised
course in the UK, hosting three professional tournaments every
year. Wentworth Club is
in Virginia Water, just off the A30, about 5 miles south west
of Staines. |
wentworthclub.comx. |
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Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ.
Windsor Castle ates back to the time of William the Conqueror.
The castle is still used by royalty, in fact it is one of the
British monarchs principal English residences. The towers and
battlements of the Castle dominate the skyline of Windsor. Depending
on opening times, visitors can see the State Apartments, St George’s
Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, the Castle Exhibition
the exhibition in the Drawings Gallery and the semi-state rooms.
Location: About 5 miles
north west of Staines. |
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Royal
Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4
5JJ. Tel: 01753 498400. The course is laid out in the form of
a figure eight slightly more than a mile and a half in extent,
the final five furlongs of which is virtually straight. Royal
Windsor Racecourse has excellent access to most major motorway
networks and rail services. Take advantage of our unique setting
by taking a riverboat from the centre of Windsor straight to
the racecourse jetty. Location: About 5 miles north west of Staines. |
www.windsor-
racecourse.co.uk
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Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey,
KT16 8PN. Tel: 0870 444 44 66. You may think that Thorpe Park
is all about Extreme Thrills but we also offer exciting rides
for those who prefer laughing to screaming. Thorpe Park is situated
between junctions 11 and 13* of the M25. (*Note: Access from
Junction 12 of the M25 is not possible). About 2 miles south of Staines. |
thorpepark.co.uk |
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