Elaine’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Windsor
I have visited Henley several time and love it. For non-drivers, there is a local bus service to get you there and back. The shopping is great with plenty of places to eat to suit all budgets.
173 locals recommend
Henley-on-Thames
I have visited Henley several time and love it. For non-drivers, there is a local bus service to get you there and back. The shopping is great with plenty of places to eat to suit all budgets.
Cholsey
It’s worth visiting Cholsey to see Agatha Christie’s grave.
My Mother in Law owned this antiques centre for several decades and now co-manages it. It’s Grade II listed, iconic and characteristic former hotel, dating back to the 1500s. Well worth a visit.
Phil runs the Tea Rooms on the top floor. He is a real foodie and creates some wonderful dishes. It’s where my husband Alex and I, had our wedding reception last year. Phil pulled out all the stops and we had an amazing time.
27 locals recommend
Wallingford
My Mother in Law owned this antiques centre for several decades and now co-manages it. It’s Grade II listed, iconic and characteristic former hotel, dating back to the 1500s. Well worth a visit.
Phil runs the Tea Rooms on the top floor. He is a real foodie and creates some wonderful dishes. It’s where my husband Alex and I, had our wedding reception last year. Phil pulled out all the stops and we had an amazing time.
I have been inside the church and was blown away by the wall paintings which had been previously painted over with lime wash and recently, restored.
Chalgrove
I have been inside the church and was blown away by the wall paintings which had been previously painted over with lime wash and recently, restored.
Only a 15 minute drive away. The Spring Steam Days on 2022 are on 14, 15 & 21 May.
23 locals recommend
Didcot Railway Centre
Station RoadOnly a 15 minute drive away. The Spring Steam Days on 2022 are on 14, 15 & 21 May.
Food scene
Raymond Blanc’s restaurant A Le Manoir located in Great Milton is worth a visit for some fine dining.
58 locals recommend
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Church RoadRaymond Blanc’s restaurant A Le Manoir located in Great Milton is worth a visit for some fine dining.
City/town information
Goring is where the singer, song writer, George Michael lived. It’s a very pretty village a short distance from Reading.
16 locals recommend
Goring
Goring is where the singer, song writer, George Michael lived. It’s a very pretty village a short distance from Reading.