Maidenhead

What is There to Do in Maidenhead?  

Maidenhead is home to an abundance of amenities and places of interest.

There are two major supermarkets in the area, and Taplow Retail Park, otherwise known as The Bishop Centre, has outlets including Homesense, Tk Maxx and a large Tesco superstore.

The heart of Maidenhead is found around Maidenhead High Street. The Nicholsons Shopping Centre houses over 60 stores including Argos, Next, WhSmith and H&M. Around the main high street, you will also find a number of independent retailers and cafes, offering a more unique flavour.

A cluster of bars and restaurants is located near the train station, as well as an eight-screen Odeon cinema for exceptional cinematic experiences.

Maidenhead hosts a vibrant monthly Farmers’ market, attracting locals and visitors alike. You can enjoy the very best produce in the area here, and pick up an abundance of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Ray Mill Island is a wonderful park with laid out gardens and a peaceful ambiance. It offers a welcoming environment for a family picnic and in the summer a café runs on the island. There is an adventure play area for children as well as an aviary and guinea pig enclosure.

Boutler’s Lock is another noteworthy spot in Maidenhead, which is north-east of the town centre in Maidenhead.

Maidenhead Heritage Centre is a history museum with a fantastic Spitfire simulator to keep you entertained. And for a spot of posh lodging, Cliveden House with its chic spa and hot tubs is a great spot.

Maidenhead has is blessed with a plethora of green space, with 30 parks and open spaces in the area such as Ockwells Park, Kidswell Park and Oaken Grove Park. Windsor is also within easy access to the magnificent Windsor Great Park.

The main leisure centre in the area is Magnet Leisure Centre, home to fitness suites, a gymnasium, sports hall and a large swimming pool.

History of Maidenhead

Originally known as South Ellington, this riverside town was once a small hamlet until the construction of a bridge over the River Thames in 1280. As the first structure of its kind on the main London-to-Bristol road, Maidenhead was established as a major transportation hub. Although the original construction no longer exists, the current Maidenhead Bridge dates back to 1777.

Growth and prosperity was to continue following the establishment of a railway in 1838. The Great Western Line put Maidenhead on the map as a popular tourist destination for those seeking fun by the river. Widely known for its splendour and debauchery, the town was home to drinking clubs and champagne parties. It also attracted visitors from far and wide during Ascot Sunday.

Today, Maidenhead manages to celebrate that glamorous heritage with an expression of the arts through music, drama and dance events.