Katy’s guidebook to Cookham and the surrounding area.
Sightseeing
See the original famous paintings inspired by the Cookham countryside
37 locals recommend
The Stanley Spencer Gallery
16 High StSee the original famous paintings inspired by the Cookham countryside
The infamous stately home of the Profumo scandal and where Megan Markle stayed before her wedding to Prince Harry.
88 locals recommend
Cliveden House
Cliveden RoadThe infamous stately home of the Profumo scandal and where Megan Markle stayed before her wedding to Prince Harry.
A favourite of the late Princess Diana. Boat hire and great fusion Indian restaurant.
13 locals recommend
Macdonald Compleat Angler
A favourite of the late Princess Diana. Boat hire and great fusion Indian restaurant.
Ray Mill Island
Ray Mead RoadPretty National Trust island on the Thames, with pub/restaurant
Marlow
Lovely small town on the Thames
Henley-on-Thames
Famous for the Regatta, lots of interesting shops and eateries.
Burnham Beeches
Hawthorn Lane . Lord Mayors DriveMiles of unspoilt woods to get lost in.
Black Park Country Park
Black Park RoadWalks round lovely lake.
A great day out - castle, shops, restaurants, the river and Windsor Great Park
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlA great day out - castle, shops, restaurants, the river and Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park
Lovely walks and views
Stonor Park
Beautiful gardens and street food, near Henley
Theme parks
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Leatherhead RoadGreat for children.
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadAppeals to the teenager in all of us!
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
Winkfield RoadPerfect for little ones.
Bekonscot Model Village & Railway
40a Warwick RdGood for toddlers to young teens.
Absolutely Karting Maidenhead
Stafferton WayIndoor family fun
Odds Farm Park
Wooburn Common RoadGreat half day out for smaller children
Wellbeing
Nirvana Spa
Mole RoadA pampering day out.
Sunrise Health & Beauty Ltd
42 West StGreat massages and manicures.
Food scene
Malik's, Cookham
High StreetAward-winning Indian.
The White Oak
The PoundLovely bar, great food.
Old Butcher's Wine Cellar
High StreetLarge selection of wines. Pop-up wine bar some evenings.
The Ferry
Sutton RoadFamily friendly on the river.
Costa Coffee
21 Lower RdEven in Cookham..!
Pizza Dreams Café
1 Station RdCosy local cafe and pizza place (also takeaway and home delivery).
The Marlow Bar & Grill
92-94 High StBuzzy restaurant, great outside space.
Zizzi Marlow
76 High StreetPopular pizza/pasta chain
Giggling Squid
40 Hart StPopular Asian chain
The Botanist Marlow
48 West StGreat cocktails!
The Ivy Marlow Garden
66-68 High StFabulous interiors
Cote - Marlow
57 West StFamily value
The Hind's Head
High StreetGreat gastropub.
Bel & The Dragon
Jumps RoadGood food, great garden
Peking Inn
49 High StExcellent Chinese
Anong Thai
31A High StCosy family run restaurant
Pubs (dog friendly)
The Crown
144-146 Hatfield RdGood location on The Moor.
The Kings Arms
251 Tooley StNice garden.
The Old Swan Uppers
9 The PoundGood sandwiches.
The Jolly Farmer
High StreetBig garden with childrens play area.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Hills LaneNice garden, good pub food.
On the river. Only way to get there is to walk (or boat). The most dog-friendly pub in Berkshire - so many dogs!
17 locals recommend
The Bounty
On the river. Only way to get there is to walk (or boat). The most dog-friendly pub in Berkshire - so many dogs!
Gormet eating
Marlow's own Tom Kerridge's multi-award winning restaurant.
38 locals recommend
The Mango Lounge at The Chequers
Dean LaneMarlow's own Tom Kerridge's multi-award winning restaurant.
The Fat Duck
High StreetHeston's famous place.
The Waterside Inn
Ferry RoadThe other famous place in Bray, Roux brothers.
Caldesi in Campagna
Old Mill LaneYet another one in Bray. Fabulous Tuscan cuisine.
Vanilla Pod
31 West StSmall, but wonderful food and service.
Roux at Skindles
Mill LaneFabulous bar and restaurant right on the river.
The Waterside Inn
Ferry RoadFine dining on the river.
Local walks
Walk round lovely Cookham and Cockmarsh by The Thames.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/maidenhead-and-cookham-commons
6 locals recommend
Cookham Dean
Walk round lovely Cookham and Cockmarsh by The Thames.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/maidenhead-and-cookham-commons
Easy Going Route round Cookham and the river.
www.visitthames.co.uk/dbimgs/cookhamwalks08.pdf
13 locals recommend
Cookham
Easy Going Route round Cookham and the river.
www.visitthames.co.uk/dbimgs/cookhamwalks08.pdf
Leisurely Cookham/Marlow walk.
www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/marlow-to-cookham
92 locals recommend
Marlow
Leisurely Cookham/Marlow walk.
www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/marlow-to-cookham
Walk from Cookham to Maidenhead, via pretty Boulters Lock.
www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/cookham-to-maidenhead
18 locals recommend
Boulters Lock I
Walk from Cookham to Maidenhead, via pretty Boulters Lock.
www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/cookham-to-maidenhead
A short drive from Cookham. Wander around the beautiful gardens and grounds.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden/trails/cliveden-red-walking-trail
88 locals recommend
Cliveden House
Cliveden RoadA short drive from Cookham. Wander around the beautiful gardens and grounds.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden/trails/cliveden-red-walking-trail
Another short drive. Lots of walks through these unspoit woods.
www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/walks/walk-burnham-beeches-buckinghamshire
30 locals recommend
Burnham Beeches
Hawthorn Lane . Lord Mayors DriveAnother short drive. Lots of walks through these unspoit woods.
www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/walks/walk-burnham-beeches-buckinghamshire