RBWM Christmas Brochure 2024 DIGITAL - Flipbook - Page 34
The
Great Outdoors
Time to get off the sofa, put down the
chocolates and walk away from the TV!
Great for mind, body and spirit, no matter
the weather, head outdoors to stretch your
legs and get some well-needed fresh air.
The Royal Borough features some beautiful countryside with more than 1,000
acres of National Trust land in the north and 4,800 acres of Crown Estate,
not to mention the River Thames running through the heart of the region.
Even in winter it’s good to enjoy time outdoors so here are some suggestions
for walking, cycling, riding and a thoroughly good day out in the Windsor,
Maidenhead and Ascot area.
Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park is the only royal park managed by the Crown Estate.
While the trees are bare, the iconic tree-lined avenue from the Copper Horse
statue to Windsor Castle opens up with wide-ranging views. The frosted
monuments of the Prince Consort Statue, Cumberland Obelisk and Jubilee
Statue also make for some atmospheric sights on a fresh winter walk.
For more information and opening times please visit:
www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/openingtimes
Winter in The Savill Garden
There is much to see and discover in The Savill Garden during winter.
Colour is in abundance from the stems, fruit and evergreen leaves of the
winter beds, and in particular, the colourful stems of the dogwood and
willows command attention. The bark of the cherry, maple and birch trees
are also features to look out for. There is subtlety and atmosphere in a
winter visit to The Savill Garden. Bare stately tree trunks open up new vistas
to soak in, o昀昀set by the hazy light of the low winter sun. The Savill Garden
is open daily, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/explore/the-gardens/the-savill-garden
Virginia Water
The woodland shores of the lake are an enticing experience as the
areas of dappled sunlight through the winter trees draw you in. With
features steeped in history, like the ornamental Cascade waterfall, and
the abundance of wildlife that call the lake home, there is much to see
and discover. Round o昀昀 your walk with a hearty meal in the Virginia Water
Pavilion Café* and stop by the Virginia Water Gift Shop* to explore the
winter range of products or pick up a gift membership for someone special
this Christmas. *Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/explore/the-park/virginia-water
National Trust Cliveden
At National Trust Cliveden, the formal gardens of the estate soon give way
to secluded glades, tree-lined avenues and picturesque riverside with miles
of woodland walks to discover.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden
32
Christmas in the Royal Borough 2024
