32km from central London is this great town, in Berkshire County, called Slough. The town has no airstrip of its own and is served by the nearest London City Airport located about 65km. Quite a distance to the main town, though you can easily get a car hire at the airport and be on your way.
The town is also large with lots of activities going on inside. If you want to see most of what is going on in the day and even get to some of the best tourist attractions, then get a good deal car hire to ferry you around.
Things to do in Slough
Some of the best tourist attractions in England are to be found in Slough. In your car hire, you can drive around the city hunting for lovely places to visit or shop. Here are some of the great places you should definitely sightsee when in Berkshire.
- Bekonscot Model Village and Railway - from the main town, you will drive a distance of 12km to this fun fare for the whole family. This is a model village with lots of playing bowls and pretty looking penguins. Bekonscot recreates the rural life of Berkshire and give you a taste of how life in the countryside is like for local folks.
- The Ascot Racecourse - well you don’t have to watch this great Berkshire race on your hotel television alone. Pick a day and drive to Ascot Racecourse about 13km from the main town. There are several races held here each day alongside different kinds of meets which are exciting for the local tourist.
- Royal Botanic Gardens - this lavish garden is located 20km from the city on Kew Road. A wade through the garden will leave you refreshed by the end of the day. You can take a stroll with your loved one and appreciate the immaculate fields of roses climbing high in the air and painting the environment a romantic hue.
- Hampton Court Palace - a beautiful medieval hall boasts of the finest English architecture. This palace used to house the great King Henry VIII, who was famous for his iron fist kind of rule. It was also a place where the great writer, William Shakespeare was hosted and entertained in the 16 century.
There is plenty to enjoy in Slough provided you have a well maintained car hire to take you around. Be sure to discover other attractions before you fly back home.
