Kingsclere
Travel Guide
Visit Kingsclere

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere
"Very busy, definitely worth booking for your meal, the food was more Gastro Pub than normal but lovely none the less. Great staff. Quirky and old building with sloping floors. Very nice bed in the bedroom. Only slight downside is you can hear the bar etc downstairs until they close but if you are ..."
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

pentahotel Reading
"Amazing Place, The staff was very helpful especially the blonde gentleman with the charming smile, love the guy, awesome fella! Great value"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
"There was a wedding on , so couldn’t sit outside which was a shame, as air con in the bar was too cold. Didn’t stay and have another drink coz just too cold. Used spa Which was nice, but ladies changing rooms need more space and the floor needed to be cleaned more often. Minor point, but generally ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

PREMIER SUITES Reading
"A great location to stay and easy to get to and from the train station. Had booked using Hotels.com and booked 2 apartments. Whatever the mix up was I got a call saying I hadn’t paid for any of them and was a total mix up. Language barrier didn’t help and would put me off doing it again"
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

City Wall House by House of Fisher
"Sad to see a 4-star facility degraded to a 2-star one. Furniture and electrical items were in a terrible state. Complaints were met with 'we have reported it to maintenance' which basically means that nothing will be done during your stay! Shower head had to be propped up with rope to stop it falling! ..."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Unique, Spacious, Self-Built Eco House with Huge Garden and Movie Room
"We had an amazing long weekend at this property with our group of friends and kids (between 6 and 10yrs). The weather was lovely, so we took full advantage of the great outdoor dining / lounge area while the kids played in the large garden. The kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
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Highclere Castle
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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.

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.

Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.

Welford Park
You can find out about the history of Welford with a trip to Welford Park. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Newbury Racecourse
Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities like golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

Cloth and Kings: Audio Tour of Newbury's History and Architecture

Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour










