Berkshire Tourist Guide - Information & Events
***** ASCOT
Ascot is a small town in Berkshire with a population of around 14,000.
Ascot is split into three areas, Ascot itself, North Ascot and South Ascot.
The town is most famous for being the location of the Ascot Racecourse which is where the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting takes place.
If you are thinking of mainly walking during your holiday then Ascot is perfect as everything to see and do is in close proximity.
The All Saints' Church is a beautiful building, built in 1864, it was designed by T H Rushforth and was built by one of Ascot's local builders.There are many beautiful wall paintings inside by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, the paintings have been restored recently and are definately worth a visit. King Edward's Hall is a lovely building in the centre of North Ascot, it was built in 1910 and is still used by the community.
In June the population of Ascot dramatically increases as the Royal Ascot meeting takes place then, the event moved to Ascot in 1711 under orders of Queen Anne.
The Royal Enclosure is where the Royal Family and their guests can stay with privacy and security so they can enjoy event in style and comfort. The enclosure was made necessary in 1832 when William IV was hit by a stone thrown by a member of the public.
There are a few blue plaques in Ascot to commemorate famous people who have lived in the town. Sir Edward Richard Henry who pioneered the idea of fingerprinting has a plaque aswell as architect Sir Christopher Wren and statesment Field Marshall Lord Roberts.
Ascot is a very typical small town with everything you expect a small town to have, including supermarket, petrol station, cafes and pubs.
Most of the facilities are geared towards the Ascot racecourse with many hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfasts for people to stay during the Royal Ascot meeting.
Ascot is split into three areas, Ascot itself, North Ascot and South Ascot.
The town is most famous for being the location of the Ascot Racecourse which is where the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting takes place.
If you are thinking of mainly walking during your holiday then Ascot is perfect as everything to see and do is in close proximity.
The All Saints' Church is a beautiful building, built in 1864, it was designed by T H Rushforth and was built by one of Ascot's local builders.There are many beautiful wall paintings inside by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, the paintings have been restored recently and are definately worth a visit. King Edward's Hall is a lovely building in the centre of North Ascot, it was built in 1910 and is still used by the community.
In June the population of Ascot dramatically increases as the Royal Ascot meeting takes place then, the event moved to Ascot in 1711 under orders of Queen Anne.
The Royal Enclosure is where the Royal Family and their guests can stay with privacy and security so they can enjoy event in style and comfort. The enclosure was made necessary in 1832 when William IV was hit by a stone thrown by a member of the public.
There are a few blue plaques in Ascot to commemorate famous people who have lived in the town. Sir Edward Richard Henry who pioneered the idea of fingerprinting has a plaque aswell as architect Sir Christopher Wren and statesment Field Marshall Lord Roberts.
Ascot is a very typical small town with everything you expect a small town to have, including supermarket, petrol station, cafes and pubs.
Most of the facilities are geared towards the Ascot racecourse with many hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfasts for people to stay during the Royal Ascot meeting.
