Top Things to do in Windsor and Maidenhead
Top Hotels in Windsor and Maidenhead
- 1. Castle Hotel Windsor
- 2. Travelodge Windsor Central Hotel
- 3. Premier Inn Maidenhead Town Centre hotel
- 4. Macdonald Windsor Hotel
- 5. The Crown and Cushion
- 6. Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
- 7. Royal Adelaide Windsor Hotel
- 8. De Vere Beaumont Estate
- 9. Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa
- 10. Holiday Inn Express Windsor, an IHG Hotel
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10 Museums in Windsor and Maidenhead That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom including Eton Museum of Antiquities, Stanley Spencer Gallery, Rhubarb And Custard Photo Gallery, Maidenhead Heritage Centre, Windsor & Royal Borough Museum, Fireythings and The Hope, History on Wheels Museum, Eton College Natural History Museum, John Lewis Heritage Centre, Museum of Eton Life.
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1. Eton Museum of Antiquities
2. Stanley Spencer Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
The Stanley Spencer Gallery is a very special place for all generations of the family to enjoy. Devoted to the work of one of Britain's greatest twentieth century painters, Sir Stanley Spencer, the Gallery was named by ArtFund last year (2019) as being one the UK's five most 'unmissable' small Art Galleries. It has also been awarded a coveted Michelin Green Star, and has recently gained a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Spencer was born in 1891 in the family home in Cookham High Street. Whatever the current exhibition (there are two per year), the visitor can be assured of discovering poignant images of Cookham and people in Spencer's life. Many of Spencer's works depict joyous and vivid fusions of the ordinary with the extraordinary and the earthly with the spiritual, often touched by the trauma of his wartime experiences. The Gallery provides the largest collection of Sir Stanley Spencer's works on display anywhere in the world.
Reviewed By philipr36 - Greater London, United Kingdom
Very small gallery but very interesting, because you are local to where all the paintings were created. The staff are so well informed about Spencer's history and they will guide you to the church and other local spots highlighted in many of Spencer 's key works. Plus several fantastic old and welcoming pubs and you can also take a Thames side stroll.
3. Rhubarb And Custard Photo Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Rhubarb & Custard is a Photographic Gallery, Studio and Learning Center all in one. We run regular lessons and workshops in photography as well as displaying a large amount of photographic art all through the year.
4. Maidenhead Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By K2138ODrobins - Reading, United Kingdom
A flight in the Spitfire simulator arrived as an Xmas for me and the boys, didn't even know there was such a thing. Smiled politely and thought another trip with two arguing teenagers who are bored witless. Wrong. Turned up having parked next door, nice guy did the intros and explained about ATA and their role and then took us to the simulator, no1 son went first and flew from London Docklands, took off, looped the loop, flew inverted and under tower bridge and landed safely, No2 flew from San Francisco, round ALcatraz, out over the Pacific to the USS Nimitz and flew under the Golden Gate Bridge. I crashed under the Eifel Tower. The point is you can fly anywhere and the simulator responds like the real thing, hence the crash. No guns or dogfighting but a great experience we didn't know was there. The heritage centre has very interesting exhibits as well so worth allowing more time to look round. .
5. Windsor & Royal Borough Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
The jewel in the Royal Borough’s crown. We’re a family friendly museum bursting with interesting facts and interactive displays on the Royal Borough and its residents. When available we offer guided tours of Windsor Guildhall where portraits of monarchs adorn our walls. Your ordinarily is our extraordinary. Keep exploring online until we open again.
Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom
This is a small single room museum on the ground floor of the Windsor Guildhall building close to the Castle. There’s a small entry fee of just £2, but it’s well worth paying to see a fascinating collection of objects connected with the town and its long history. There are also useful information boards all round the room with photographs and explanations. There’s an area in the centre with various things to keep children amused. Loved this tiny museum, which does a great job in a very limited space.
6. Fireythings and The Hope
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture is a contemporary arts venue in the heart of Windsor, with an exciting programme of music, comedy, theatre, dance, film, and artworks.
7. History on Wheels Museum
8. Eton College Natural History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
The Museum was opened in 1875 and has 16,000 objects. It is Berkshire's only dedicated Natural History Museum. We have large collections of stuffed birds, mammals, fossils, and butterflies and moths. The Museum celebrates the life of Sir Joseph Banks: peer into his cabin on board HMB Endeavour and explore the museum to find exquisite prints of the plants he discovered on his epic voyage.
Reviewed By SueS78
I cross the Thames over into Eaton on Saturday evening it was a lovey break from the hustle and bustle of Windsor .... very quaint street with beautiful hanging baskets outside the shops. Lovely bars and restaurants ..... I found this place enchanting.
9. John Lewis Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Heritage Centre is currently CLOSED to the public, following the advice released by the Government in March 2020. We will update this information as necessary.
Reviewed By 278jacquelineo
Beautiful countryside and river walks. Great to take the kids and dogs, Very picturesque. Odney Club rooms and cafe are members only but the Heritage Centre and grounds are open to all.
10. Museum of Eton Life
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