Cookham, Berkshire
Details
Accessibility
According to Google:
Accessibility around Cookham offers some options like the mostly flat, accessible Cookham Easy Going Route and parts of the National Trust's Cookham wetland trail, though this can be prone to flooding on soft footpaths. For more specific information on village-level accessibility, you should contact the Cookham Parish Council or the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead directly.
Brief description
"Cookham is a historic Thames-side village and civil parish on the north-eastern edge of Berkshire, England, 2.9 miles (5 km) north-north-east of Maidenhead and opposite the village of Bourne End. Cookham forms the southernmost and most rural part of the High Wycombe urban area. With adjoining Cookham Rise and Cookham Dean, it had a combined population of 5,779 at the 2011 Census.[1] In 2011, The Daily Telegraph deemed Cookham Britain's second richest village."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookham
Address
Postcode district: SL6
+ The Stanley Spencer Gallery
High St
Cookham
Maidenhead SL6 9SJ
Phone
Dialling code: 01628
Website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookham
Directions
Approximately 20 minutes drive from Windsor and 25 minutes from Heathrow. Near to M4 and M25 motorways.
https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/places-to-visit/cookham-p281711
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Amenities
Things to do:
- The Stanley Spencer Gallery in the High Street is located in the old Methodist chapel to which Spencer was brought as a child. It’s open throughout the year and contains a fine collection of more than 120 of his works.
- A great day out for all the family, Cookham Regatta takes place in September.
- Why not enjoy a walk from Cookham to Marlow (7 miles) and return by train to Cookham?
- Discover the River Thames with a boat trip to Maidenhead with Salters Steamers (summer only). Boats depart from Cookham Landing Stage and drop off at Boulters Lock. Take the bridge from Boulters Lock to Ray Mill Island, 4 acres of public garden. Check the website for scheduled cruises. You can walk back (Just over 3 miles) or return by train to Cookham (7 mins).
https://www.visitthames.co.uk/listing/cookham/141407101/
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