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Berkshire · Best Landmarks · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Landmarks in Berkshire
Discover the best landmarks in Berkshire. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks in Berkshire
The Long Walk
A majestic 2.65-mile tree-lined avenue through royal parkland, connecting Windsor town to Windsor Castle.
The Long Walk Rd, Windsor SL4 2JG
Reading Abbey Ruins
Explore the majestic ruins of Reading Abbey, a 900-year-old royal monastery steeped in history and cultural heritage in the heart of Reading.
Abbot's Walk, Reading RG1 3HW
Magna Carta
Discover the birthplace of modern liberty where the Magna Carta was sealed, shaping centuries of justice and constitutional law.
Windsor Rd, Old Windsor, Englefield Green, Windsor TW20 0YU
King Alfred the Great Statue
A towering bronze tribute to England’s Saxon king, standing proudly in Winchester’s historic Broadway since 1901.
65 The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9BE
Maiwand Lion
A towering cast iron lion in Forbury Gardens, commemorating Berkshire soldiers’ bravery at the Battle of Maiwand in the Second Afghan War.
26 The Forbury, Reading RG1 3EJ
Lord Wantage Monument
Historic Victorian monument atop an ancient Bronze Age barrow offering scenic views and a tribute to Lord Wantage near Wantage, Oxfordshire.
The Ridgeway, Wantage OX12 8PA
Sonning Bridge
An iconic 18th-century brick arch bridge linking Berkshire and Oxfordshire over the Thames, rich in history and riverside charm.
B478, Sonning, Reading RG4 6UT
Maidenhead Railway Bridge
A masterpiece of Victorian engineering, Maidenhead Railway Bridge showcases Brunel’s groundbreaking design with its iconic flat brick arches spanning the Thames.
River Rd, Maidenhead SL6 0BB
Liddington Hillfort
Ancient Iron Age hillfort atop Wiltshire’s highest point, blending prehistoric heritage with panoramic countryside vistas and wartime history.
Liddington, Swindon SN4 0HJ
Holy Well of St Anne
A tranquil medieval pilgrimage site in Reading, dedicated to St Anne, echoing centuries of healing waters and local legend.
39 Priest Hill, Reading RG4 7PB
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