Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Maidenhead is a bustling market town with a rich history and world-class culinary reputation. This charming riverside community boasts several Michelin-starred restaurants and a wealth of traditions, like bunting.

Things to do

Discover Maidenhead’s rich past at the Heritage Centre. Learn about Maidenhead’s important contributions to England’s growth, from the first wooden bridge across the Thames to its burgeoning coaching trade. Jump in the Spitfire simulator and experience what it was like to fly in the 1940s.

Catch a show at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, which hosts theatre, comedy, family shows and Hollywood Blockbusters. Kids can join an acting workshop, while adults can enjoy a pre-show dinner and cocktail at the Café Bar.

Discover over 350 hectares of iconic English countryside at Maidenhead Commons. Traverse through wildflower fields and wooded meadows on horseback or hike to the top of Winter Hill for panoramic views of the River Thames. After working up an appetite, enjoy a traditional English roast with Yorkshire pudding at the riverside Victorian pub, The Thames Hotel.

Spend a day exploring the picturesque English village of Bray, a renowned culinary capital. Enjoy classic French cuisine at The Waterside Inn or revel in the delicate fusion of flavours at the three-Michelin-starred Fat Duck, owned by the acclaimed celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal.

Getting around

Maidenhead is easily reached by rail or road. Trains arrive at Maidenhead station while buses run throughout the city. Taxis and buses provide transportation within Maidenhead, but the city is small enough to also explore by foot.