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What to See and Things to
Do in Wokingham |
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Once a busy market
town in Windsor Forest, the historic town of Wokingham is
now a lively centre for business and light industry. It owes
its recent growth to its strategic position in the prosperous
Thames Valley and easy access to road, rail and air services.
The town is served by the A329 London to Reading road and
by the M4 and M3. Bus and rail services link it to Reading,
Bracknell and Camberley. There are good rail connections through
Reading to all parts of the country and Wokingham has direct
services to London Waterloo, Guildford and Gatwick Airport.
Heathrow Airport is within easy reach via the M4.
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The Market Place and
its Victorian Town Hall |
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They are at the heart
of the town which is an attractive mix of old houses and inns
with modern shops, businesses and offices. The Town Hall has
been designated a Grade II* listed building and has become
very popular as a wedding venue. The Town Council runs the
Famous Wokingham
Farmers' Market that takes place outside the Town Hall.
It takes place on the first Thursday of every month. The Town
Council also runs the general market trades on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. Wokingham is a medieval chartered market
town and the Town Council proudly keeps this tradition alive.
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Churches |
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All
Saints' Church It was transformed from a chapel-of-ease
of Sonning in 1190 |
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St.
Paul's Church It was built by John Walter III in 1864 |
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Parks & Scenic
attractions |
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Wokingham is fortunate in having large areas
of open space either in the form of parks or open land for people
to enjoy. |
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California
country park which is 100 acres of rare ancient bogland
and lowland heath. It has a lovely childrens play area with
padding pool, cafe, beautiful large Longmoor Lake in the middle
with lots of fishing bay areas. It also has different walking
& cycling routes (maps avaliable at the cafe). |
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Dinton
Pastures Country Park which is just over 335 acres. It
offers a 7 lakes, 2 rivers, and meadows. The home cook light
meals are available at the cafe. Three public bird hides provide
secret viewing of the waterfowl, with one specially adapted
for wheelchair users. It also has different walking &
cycling routes (maps avaliable at the cafe or reception). |
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Parks & Scenic Attractions>> |
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Cinemas in Wokingham
District |
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Reading
Film Theatre
University of Reading, Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 7BD
0118 986 8497 |
Showcase
Cinema
Wokingham Road at Loddon Bridge,
Winnersh
RG41 5EH
0871 220 1000 |
Odeon
Bracknell
The Point, Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell
RG12 1EN
0871 22 44 007 |
Vue
Riverside, The Oracle Centre
Reading Berkshire
RG1 2AG
0871 22 40 240 |
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The
Hexagon
Queens Walk, Reading,
RG1 7UA
0118 960 6060 |
Progress
Theatre
The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading
0870 774 3490
Box Office: 0118 960 6060 |
Shinfield
Players Theatre
Shinfield Park, Whitley Wood Lane,
Shinfield, Reading RG2 9DF
0118 987 3057
Box Office: 0118 926 7135
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Wilde
Theatre, South Hill Park Arts Centre Ringmead,
Birch Hill,
Bracknell, RG12 7PA
01344 484858
Box Office: 01344 484123
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Wokingham
Theatre
Cantley Park, Twyford Road,
Wokingham, RG40 5TU
Box Office: 0118 978 5363
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Woodley
Theatre
The Oakwood Centre,
Headley Road, Woodley
0118 969 0827
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Day Out |
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Nirvana
Spa is for you to treat yourself after a long week. There
has great facility and you can book your treatments from nail
to body exfloiation. |
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Carnival
Leisure pool is great for family. It provides a flume,
sauna and jacuzzi. Fairly basic facility but clean and well
run. Next door to the pool is 10 pin bowling (where apparently
they filmed part of one of the Superman films) and LazerQuest.
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Golf |
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There are many golf clubs in Wokingham. They
also provide driving range course for practising. Membership
may be required. |
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