The Perfect Base to Visit the Area....
| Highclere Castle Highclere Castle, home of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, is probably the finest Victorian House still in existence. Created by Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament, the Castle dominates the magnificent grounds influenced by 'Capability' Brown. MAP |
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Newbury Racecourse |
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| Sandham Memorial Chapel Unique 1920s decorated chapel. Filled with Stanley Spencer's murals inspired by the experience of First World War. Internationally recognised monument of British art. Orchard carpeted with wild flowers, with views of Watership Down.MAP |
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| Kennet and Avon Canal The stretch of The Kennet and Avon Canal that falls into Newbury Branch's 'parish' runs from Woolhampton Lock in the east to Kintbury in the west. Throughout, the canal is weaving in and out of the River Kennet, with regular locks compensating for the natural descent of the river. |
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| Basildon Park The perfect English country house in acres of parkland. Built between 1776 and 1783 Basildon Park fell on hard times in the early part of the twentieth century. It was treasured and restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s and they filled their home with important pictures, furniture and textiles |
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