Local Attractions
For your convenience we have compiled a list of local attraction that maybe of interest to our guest staying at the Lakeside Continental Hotel.
In addition please look at the Theme Park category for information relating to Legoland, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Paultons Park.
Birdworld
Birdworld A special ride through the park to meet some of our larger inhabitants including vultures, cranes, emus and ostriches.
The keeper will give a commentary, giving you some interesting facts and letting you know which is which.
Train times are shown in the park. Approximately 20 minutes away. For further information
www.birdworld.co.uk
Windsor Castle / Great Park
Visitors can walk around the State Apartments, extensive suites of rooms at the heart of the working palace.
For part of the year visitors can also see the Semi State rooms, which are some of the most splendid interiors in the castle.
They are furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection including paintings by Holbein, Rubens, Van Dyck and Lawrence, fine tapestries and porcelain,
sculpture and armour. Approximately 20 minutes away. For more information go to
www.royal.gov.uk
Watercress Line
The Watercress Line is a standard-gauge heritage steam railway running over ten miles of steeply-graded scenic track in mid-Hampshire, England
Approximately 20 minutes away. For train timetables and other information go to
www.watercressline.co.uk
Museums
Natural History Museum
We promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world.
Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting edge research. Approximately 45 minutes form the hotel.
For information and opening times visit
www.nhm.ac.uk
Science Museum
Our collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical change since the eighteenth century.
Though rich in British material, they result from worldwide acquisition. Vigorous collecting keeps them up-to-date, and we constantly strive to
improve not only their condition and accessibility but also our understanding of their significance.
Approximately 45 minutes from the hotel. For opening times visit the web site
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Whether your interest is as an individual, a motor enthusiast, or as a member of an interest group or educational party, when it comes to cars, motorbikes,
commercial vehicles, motoring eccentricities and memorabilia, the National Motor Museum is firmly in the driving seat.
Approximately 1 hour from the hotel. For further information go to the website
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Zoo's
Marwell Zoo
Marwell zoo hosts many events during the year for young and old so it is always worth keeping on eye on their events calendar.
Approximately 1 hour from the hotel. for information on the animals and visiting times go to
www.marwell.org.uk
Chessington Zoo
Chessington World of Adventures also has it's own zoo with Europe's biggest gorilla family and animal shows from sealion's, penguins and birds.
Approximately 40 minutes. Visit
www.chessington.com for more information.
Gardens
Kew Gardens
Each year over a million people visit the gardens at Kew and Wakehurst Place. Kew Gardens is renowned for its superb plantings, vistas and historic buildings,
whilst Wakehurst Place, Kew's country estate in the High Weald of Sussex, is deservedly gaining popularity with its mix of formal gardens and woodland walks.
Approximately 30 minutes from the hotel. For opening times, visit the website
www.rbgkew.org.uk
Wisley Gardens
Wisley is Britain's best loved garden with 97ha (240 acres) offering a fascinating blend of the beautiful with practical and innovative design and cultivation techniques.
Approximately 15 minutes form the hotel. For further information and opening times, go to
www.rhs.org.uk
London Attractions
London Eye
Sweeping the skyline at 135m, the British Airways London Eye is the fourth tallest structure in London and the world's tallest observation wheel.
For opening times and booking, visit
www.ba-londoneye.com
Tower of London
For over 900 years the Tower has dominated the city of London and today is still one of the capital's most prominent landmarks and a world famous visitor attraction.
For more information, visit the website
www.camelotintl.com
The London Dungeons
The London Dungeons is one of the most popular tourist attraction for all age groups.
Go to
www.thedungeons.com for further information.
London Zoo
London Zoo has incredible animal displays taking place throughout the day and many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks.
For opening times and special events, visit
www.zsl.org
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace visitors may tour the 19 State Rooms, including the Throne Room, Picture Gallery and Ballroom,
the largest room in Buckingham Palace used for investitures and State banquets. For tour information and reservations
www.royal.gov.uk
Sporting Interests
Football
Reading FC
Newly promoted to the premier league play at the Madjeski stadium which is only 30 minutes away.
www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Aldershot FC
Aldershot play in the Nationwide Conference and is only 10 minutes from the hotel.
www.theshots.co.uk
Cricket
Hampshire CC
One of the most forward thinking cricket clubs in the UK, is proud of its 140 year history and its new impressive Rose Bowl ground.
Approximately 1 hour form the hotel.
www.hampshirecricket.com
Surrey CC
Since England won the Ashes at the Brit Oval in September 2005, activity at this historic ground has been feverish.
Approximately 1 hour from the hotel.
www.surreycricket.com
Golf
Wentworth GC
Renown as one of the best Golf Club's in Uk and is only 30 minutes away.
www.wentworthclub.com
Downshire GC
Excellent municipal golf course for the more experienced players and is 30 minutes away.
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Southwood GC
A fabulous course that allows players of all abilities to play and is 15 minutes from the hotel.
www.southwoodgolfclub.co.uk
Horse racing
Ascot Races
The newly opened Ascot Race course plays host to many meeting throughout the year including Royal Ascot week. We are only 15 minutes from our hotel.
www.ascot.co.uk
Epsom Races
Epsom Downs racecourse is famous for the Epsom Derby and many other meetings held throughout the year. Approximately 30 minutes drive.
www.epsomderby.co.uk
Tennis
Wimbledon
The most famous of all tennis events in the world and is easily reached by public transport and car within 40 minutes.
www.wimbledon.org
Swimming
Coral Reef
Situated in Bracknell which is 15 minutes from the hotel Coral Reef has many thrilling waterslides and wave machines for all the family to enjoy.
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Guildford Spectrum
The Guildford Spectrum is a magnificent complex of 4 pools with a variety of slides, flumes, wave machines and diving boards and is 20 minutes from the hotel.
www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk
Ice Skating
Guildford Spectrum
The Guildford Spectrum has an Olympic sized ice rink which is used by thousands of people every week of all levels. 20 minutes from the hotel.
www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk
Bracknell Ski Slope
Bracknell Ski Slope has all activities including ice skating for people of all levels. Approximately 20 minutes from the hotel.
www.bracknellskislope.co.uk
Ice Hockey
Bracknell Bees
The Bracknell Bees compete in the ENHL and a night out here is great way to spend the evening with all the family.
www.bihc.org.uk
Guildford Flames
The Guildford Flames also compete in the ENHL and play their home games at the Guildford Spectrum.
www.guildfordflames.com
Basketball
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat paticipate in the BBL nad have been extremely successful over recent years. They play their home games at the Guildford Spectrum.
Approximately 20 minutes away.
www.guildfordheat.com
Thames Valley Tigers
Thames Valley Tigers are the local rivals to Guildford and also play in the BBL and their home games are at the Leisure Sports Centre.
Rugby
Twickenham
Twickenham Rugby Stadium is home to England Rugby. There are many different events held at the stadium which is only 30 minutes from the hotel.
www.rfu.com
London Irish
The London Irish play rugby in the premier League and share the Madjeski stadium with Reading FC. Approximately 30 Minutes form the hotel.
www.london-irish.com
Harlequins
Harlequins rugby club are equally close to the hotel and have recently been promoted to the Premier league.
www.quins.co.uk
Ten Pin Bowling
Aldershot Bowling
Aldershot Bowling is only a 10 minute drive from the hotel and has all the facilities that you would expect.
www.aldershotbowling.co.uk
Farnborough Bowl
Farnborough Bowl is situated within the main leisure centre in Farnborough and has 10 lanes for all the family to enjoy.
www.farnboroughbowl.co.uk
