Guide to Sandhurst and Bracknell Forest
Adventure
If you fancy a bit of adventure, try Go-Ape! Its only 12 minutes away from Redwood Lodge (by car) and is a must-visit location for individual travellers, couples or families.
30 locals recommend
Go Ape Bracknell
Nine Mile RideIf you fancy a bit of adventure, try Go-Ape! Its only 12 minutes away from Redwood Lodge (by car) and is a must-visit location for individual travellers, couples or families.
If you enjoy paddle-boarding, kayaking or open water swimming then this is the place for you! Its just a 5 minute drive away.
You can bring your own craft or hire theirs - they also do a family special craft hire for 2 hours at £75. The site has a changing area and Italian cafe.
Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre
Mill LaneIf you enjoy paddle-boarding, kayaking or open water swimming then this is the place for you! Its just a 5 minute drive away.
You can bring your own craft or hire theirs - they also do a family special craft hire for 2 hours at £75. The site has a changing area and Italian cafe.
Fun for the family
Go and visit Coral Reef Waterworld. One of the UK's largest waterparks.
55 locals recommend
Coral Reef Bracknell's Waterworld
Nine Mile RideGo and visit Coral Reef Waterworld. One of the UK's largest waterparks.
Come and meet Santa, his eleves and a variety of characters at the UK's very own lapland adventure which is just 20 minutes away from Redwood Lodge. Booking is essential.
21 locals recommend
Lapland UK
Swinley RoadCome and meet Santa, his eleves and a variety of characters at the UK's very own lapland adventure which is just 20 minutes away from Redwood Lodge. Booking is essential.
Gravity Force is the perfect place to spend your day. We have everything you need from trampolines, dodgeball courts, and a foam pit! They even run trampoline based fitness classes!
7 locals recommend
Gravity Force Camberley Trampoline Park
6-7 Admiralty WayGravity Force is the perfect place to spend your day. We have everything you need from trampolines, dodgeball courts, and a foam pit! They even run trampoline based fitness classes!
City/town information
You can hop on the train at Sandhurst and it only takes 20 minutes to get to Reading (30 minute drive). Once there you have a wide variety of shops, independent and chain restaurants and entertainment including the Oracle centre.
44 locals recommend
Reading
You can hop on the train at Sandhurst and it only takes 20 minutes to get to Reading (30 minute drive). Once there you have a wide variety of shops, independent and chain restaurants and entertainment including the Oracle centre.
Royal Windsor is a beautiful, unique and historic town and its castle is one of the homes of our Queen and Royal Family. You can visit the castle or enjoy a stroll around the town or even a walk across the river Thames into the quaint town of Eton.
During the summer in May, you can book tickets to the Royal Windsor Horse show. A 4 day extravaganza dedicated to all things equestrian - showjumping, showing, carriage driving, exhibitions.
In the Autumn (November) there is the legendary Legoland fireworks display or you can visit the Savill Garden nearby for their illuminated walk.
167 locals recommend
Windsor
Royal Windsor is a beautiful, unique and historic town and its castle is one of the homes of our Queen and Royal Family. You can visit the castle or enjoy a stroll around the town or even a walk across the river Thames into the quaint town of Eton.
During the summer in May, you can book tickets to the Royal Windsor Horse show. A 4 day extravaganza dedicated to all things equestrian - showjumping, showing, carriage driving, exhibitions.
In the Autumn (November) there is the legendary Legoland fireworks display or you can visit the Savill Garden nearby for their illuminated walk.
Ascot needs no introduction. Famous for its world premier racecourse, it hosts a variety of flat and jumps racing fixtures throughout the year including Royal Ascot week in June.
Aside from racing, Ascot also hosts a variety of events including Luna Cinema (booking essential), fireworks (end October) and beer festival.
14 locals recommend
Ascot
Ascot needs no introduction. Famous for its world premier racecourse, it hosts a variety of flat and jumps racing fixtures throughout the year including Royal Ascot week in June.
Aside from racing, Ascot also hosts a variety of events including Luna Cinema (booking essential), fireworks (end October) and beer festival.
Guildford is a historic town which is easily accessible by train from Sandhurst and is only 25 minutes away by train/car. Visit historic Guildford castle which was built in medieval times, or enjoy a local ale in one of the town's many delightful pubs. Guildford also has great shopping, a cathedral and access to beautiful countryside.
113 locals recommend
Guildford
Guildford is a historic town which is easily accessible by train from Sandhurst and is only 25 minutes away by train/car. Visit historic Guildford castle which was built in medieval times, or enjoy a local ale in one of the town's many delightful pubs. Guildford also has great shopping, a cathedral and access to beautiful countryside.
Sport
Ascot Racecourse
High StreetNature
Talk a walk in beautiful National Trust woodland at Simon's Wood, Finchampstead Ridges. Its an easy mostly level walk for all of the family and has the beautiful Heath Pond where you can see a variety of birdlife.
An area of wet woodlands and lowland heath providing an increasingly rare habitat which supports life for many birds and invertebrates. On this walk, you can explore the views, flora and fauna of the broadleaved and coniferous woodlands, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.
Simon's Wood Car Park
Talk a walk in beautiful National Trust woodland at Simon's Wood, Finchampstead Ridges. Its an easy mostly level walk for all of the family and has the beautiful Heath Pond where you can see a variety of birdlife.
An area of wet woodlands and lowland heath providing an increasingly rare habitat which supports life for many birds and invertebrates. On this walk, you can explore the views, flora and fauna of the broadleaved and coniferous woodlands, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.
Indulgence
Pennyhill Park is a luxury hotel and spa in 120 acres of Surrey parkland.
If you fancy a delicious afternoon tea or a Michelin starred meal at Latymer restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, Pennyhill has lots to offer.
Booking for the spa is essential and there is. currently a waiting list.
Pennyhill Park, an Exclusive Hotel and Spa
London RoadPennyhill Park is a luxury hotel and spa in 120 acres of Surrey parkland.
If you fancy a delicious afternoon tea or a Michelin starred meal at Latymer restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, Pennyhill has lots to offer.
Booking for the spa is essential and there is. currently a waiting list.
A sister hotel to London's famous Dorcester Hotel, Coworth is a beautiful hotel set in 240 acres of glorious parkland with its own polo grounds, equestrian stables and spa. It hosted Prince Harry's wedding night before his marriage to Meghan Markle.
Its our favourite place for a special afternoon tea - you can have second rounds of sandwiches and there is such a generous selection of cake that we always end up bringing some home. In the drawing room there is also often either a friendly harpist or pianist who will play special requests.
If you fancy an evening meal or special lunch it has a Michelin starred restaurant and a more informal setting at The Barn.
16 locals recommend
Coworth Park
Blacknest RoadA sister hotel to London's famous Dorcester Hotel, Coworth is a beautiful hotel set in 240 acres of glorious parkland with its own polo grounds, equestrian stables and spa. It hosted Prince Harry's wedding night before his marriage to Meghan Markle.
Its our favourite place for a special afternoon tea - you can have second rounds of sandwiches and there is such a generous selection of cake that we always end up bringing some home. In the drawing room there is also often either a friendly harpist or pianist who will play special requests.
If you fancy an evening meal or special lunch it has a Michelin starred restaurant and a more informal setting at The Barn.