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Information About Maidenhead, The Thames

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Things to do in Maidenhead

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Maidenhead is a pretty town lying alongside the Thames and the site of many important historical events. Throughout the years, due to its close proximity to London (approx 30 miles), it has been an important stopping place for travellers and is today an attractive suburb. There is a good shopping centre here and many pubs and restaurants.

What is there to see?

The Maidenhead Railway Bridge, built in 1839 by Brunel is reputedly the largest brickwork span in the world.

What can I visit?

Clivedon, now owned by the National Trust. The magnificent mansion, once home to Nancy Astor and which played a prominent part in the Profumo scandal, is now let as a private hotel, but parts of it are open to the public on Thursdays and Saturdays. The beautiful formal gardens and woodlands are well worth a visit and are open daily from 11.00-18.00. Taplow Court is a mid-19th century mansion set high above the Thames. Today Taplow Court is the home of a lay Buddhist society and is open to the public on Sundays and Bank Holidays during the summer months. It is also a lovely place to have a picnic, as the grounds occupy 85 acres.

Is this place famous for anything?

Dorney Court, which is just downstream of Maindenhead, after Bray Lock, is famous for being the place where the first ever pineapple was grown in Britain and subsequently presented to King Charles II.

Insider Information

Boulter's Lock as you approach Maidenhead was formerly called Ray Mill Lock, after the Ray family who owned the mill here, which produced flour. The word 'bolter' is an old English word for miller, hence the name Boulter's lock.

Is there a market day?

There is a Farmers Market the first Saturday of every month - St Leonards Road, within easy walking distance of the town centre.

Is there a public swimming pool?

Magnet Leisure Centre, Holmanleaze, Maidenhead SL6 8AW Tel: 01628 633899
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 12.00 - 19.00, Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 and Sundays 10.00 - 18.00
Alternative: No

Is there a tourist office?

Tourist Information Centre, The Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QU Tel: +44 (0) 1628 781110


Shopping in Maidenhead

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Supermarket

Waitrose
48 Moorbridge Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8AF
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 08.30 - 20.00, Friday 08.30 - 21.00, Saturday 08.30 - 19.00 and Sundays 10.00 - 16.00

Supermarket

Sainsburys
Providence Place, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8AG

Supermarket 3

Tesco, 63-65 Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1LL

What other shops are there??

There is a good range of shops in this large town
Opening Hours: Typically 09.00 - 17.30


Practicalities at Maidenhead

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Mooring

There are moorings just below the railway bridge, on the Burnham side.

Can I get water here?

At Boveney Lock

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

No

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

You can use the pump out facilities at Boveney Lock, just before Windsor

Are there any public waste bins here?

At Bray Lock, after Maidenhead in the direction of Windsor and at Boveney Lock, just before Windsor

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

No

Is there a bank?

Barclays,129 Bridge Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8NB, HSBC, 35 High St, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1JQ and several others

Is there an ATM?

Yes

Is there a post office?

Yes, 121 Bridge Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8NA

Is there a doctor?

Cedar Surgery, 8 Cookham Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8AJ Tel: 01628 620458

Is there a dentist?

Maidenhead Dental Centre, 91 Queen St, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1LR. Tel: 01628 540058

Is there a pharmacy?

Boots The Chemist, 54-58 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1PY Tel: 01628 671 834. Bridge Road Pharmacy, 119 Bridge Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8NA. Tel: 01628 623125

Can I get internet access here?

Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QU. Tel; 01628 796 969 email maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk 30 minutes free use.

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