Hamstead Marshall
Travel Guide
Visit Hamstead Marshall
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Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025
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PREMIER SUITES Reading
The Bear
SACO Reading - Castle Crescent
Popular places to visit
Highclere Castle
Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds.
Donnington Castle
Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War.
Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.
West Berkshire Museum
Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people.
Newbury Racecourse
Catch an event at Newbury Racecourse, and enjoy other activities in Newbury such as golfing. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Watermill Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Watermill Theatre, a storied theater in Newbury. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Things to do
Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour
Private Guided FullDay Downton Abbey Tour
