Berkshire
Bordering London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire & Surrey ideally placed for easy access out of London
Bordering the capital, Berkshire is less than an hour from London and neighbours Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire to North East and Hampshire & Surrey.
The county is generally urbanised to the west and rural to the east. Featuring highly accessible Towns and cities like Reading, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Newbury and Hungerford there is a wide choice of meeting and event venues to consider.
The River Thames provides a fantastic backdrop for many venues making for some stunning outdoor event space opportunities.
West of county, along the River Kennet the landscape changes, you can soon forget the hustle and bustle of city life and discover an array of historic houses, famous properties, beautiful gardens and landscapes scattered with history. Venues have fantastic views and great team building opportunities,
Known as the Royal County of Berkshire, the county is home to royal residences, famous racecourses and world renowned academic venues, providing a eclectic mix of venues providing the wow factor for your delegates.
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Featured Destinations in Berkshire
Reading
The city has a thriving food and drink scene, with a range of restaurants, bars, and cafes catering to different tastes and budgets, making it an ideal destination for post-conference networking or social events.
Conference and Event Venues in Berkshire
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot
Berkshire
For over 300 years Ascot has been famous for hosting the world’s finest racing events including Royal Ascot. However, Ascot is also an unrivalled conference and events venue having over 300 meeting rooms and in excess of 4000sqm of exhibition space. Set in 179 acres of stunning parkland, with breath taking views across the Berkshire countryside beyond, Ascot racecourse is located only minutes from major rail, air and road networks.
Cliveden House
Maidenhead
Berkshire
Cliveden is unique. One of the world's finest luxury hotels, this grand stately home is set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and parkland with panoramic views over the River Thames. From the French Dining Room to the Waldo's, the Motor House or Cellars Dining Room the 8 meeting/event spaces are each full of their own character, charm and history. The standards set 100 years ago by Lady Astor are still rigorously maintained today ensuring the highest quality meeting or event is achieved and every delegate leaves being inspired, rejuvenated and with a story to tell.
Windsor Castle
Windsor
Berkshire
This special Private Evening Tour offers a 'behind-the-ropes' experience in the State Apartments, glass of champagne and copy of the official guidebook. Discover how William the Conqueror’s wooden Castle was rebuilt by Edward III as a stone fortress with magnificent apartments, how Charles II set out to rival the Versailles of his cousin Louis XIV, while George IV filled the rooms with outstanding works of art and gave the Castle its famous skyline.
Guildhall Windsor
Windsor
Berkshire
Just a few steps away from Windsor Castle, The Windsor Guildhall is a grade one listed building, with stunning rooms available for exclusive hire for meetings and events. Completed in 1689, the building is set among the splendour of the historic town Windsor with its easy access, famous visitor attractions and unique shopping and dining offer. A range of excellent hotels are within a few minute's walking distance. Whether it’s a meeting, press briefing, drinks reception, fine dining, or awards night, the Windsor Guildhall will provide a stunning heritage backdrop for your event.
How to get to Berkshire
By Rail
Reading is the western terminus for the new Elizabeth Line which links directly with central London, the City and Docklands. Reading is also just 22 minutes on GWR trains from Paddington. In all, Reading is reachable directly from more than 250 locations by train.
By Road
Reading is at Junctions 10/11 of the M4 and has a direct RailAir road link with Heathrow Airport (40 minutes).
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Berkshire has fantastic links to London as it follows the M4 corridor making easily accessible by road. Travelling by train is also easy, with direct train links from Paddington Station to Slough and Reading, Windsor, Newbury & Hungerford.
