Magna Carta Memorial
What to see in the Thames Valley?
It begins near the River Thames, the Cotswolds and into the North Sea, about 346 kilometers away. It has a huge influence of some 13,000 sq kma. There's plenty to see and do in the region and certainly makes interesting driving tour.
From London and goes upriver on the Thames River valley, on the M4 to get to the twin towns of Eton and Windsor. Both cities sit on opposite sides of the river and are joined by Windsor Bridge.
While in the area can visit Windsor Castle, which is the largest and oldest continually occupied castle in the world. Always is a royal residence and has been since the days of William the Conqueror nearly a thousand years!
If you're lucky you take the guard. Other sights in the region of Guildhall in Windsor Parish Church, Eton College, Legoland Windsor, Air Forces Memorial, and the Magna Carta Memorial.
Continuing west, lies the town of Maidenhead, located north of the M4 in a bend of river. During a stop in the city, you might check the Great Western Railway.
This rail line was built in 1838 and passes through Maidenhead. Part of the line is the Maidenhead railway bridge, is well known for its flat brick arches.
In the past it took one day to travel from London to Maidenhead. Believe it or not, you can now cover the journey in less than an hour!
Turning right north of the M4 motorway along the A404 Marlow reaches. Marlow Bridge across the Thames has been designed by William Tierney Clark in 1832. It is almost identical to the other, more largest and most famous Sza © ChenYi Chain Bridge over the Danube in Budapest. For this reason, the city has partnered in Budapest.
Moving west once again, lies with Henley on Thames. This city is best known for rowing, especially in the Henley Royal Regatta. This popular annual event was going back to 1839 and attracts competitors from all over the world.
As you pop here along the river from the city and Rowing Museum and learn everything you need to know about sailing and the Thames itself.
In the south of Henley-on-Thames and just north of the M4 motorway is reached Reading. It is home to two universities, you will find a large student population here.
Reading has played a key role in the English Civil War during the 17th century – which led to its decline. There are also a lot of historical importance here, especially the ruins of the Abbey of Reading & Forbury Gardens. In fact, you can find everything you need to know about the city, the Museum of Reading.
Traveling west along the M4 and north on the A34 motorway, you can join the Thames Valley and reach the city of Oxford. This city needs no introduction, as is known by Oxford University, the oldest university in the English speaking world.
The River Thames continues west in the Cotswolds and the last point in the river is navigable in Lechlade. Unless you intend to boat along the Thames not much to see here.
Other points of interest near the Thames Valley, including Banbury, north of Oxford, Swindon, south of Lechlade. In Swindon can check steam – Great Western Railway Museum and a host of other attractions.
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