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Egham

The Town

Egham is a university town in the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey and is on the doorstep of the historic site where the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215.

The Highlights

• River cruise or stroll along the Thames Path
• Large leisure centre catering for a wide range of sporting and leisure activities
• Everyman cinema with food and drinks selection brought to your seat whilst streaming latest and independent films
• Fine hotels offering spa facilities
• Thorpe Park Resort theme park
• Wide selection of international cuisine restaurants from take-away options to gastro pubs to fine dining

Englefield Green

The Town

Englefield Green is a large village in the Borough of Runnymede home to the Royal Holloway University.

The Highlights

• A number of memorials in the area including the Air Forces Memorial on Cooper's Hill, the Kennedy Memorial and Magna Carta Memorial by the River Thames on the Runnymede Meadows
• The Savill Garden and beautiful Virginia Water with its lakes
• Good selection of pubs and restaurants: The Beehive Inn, The Happy Man, The Barley Mow, The Holly Tree, The Fox and Hounds, Caspari, The Bailiwick to name a few
• Local Businesses: beauty salons & barbers, hairdressers, grocery stores, Ruby wines, pharmacies and more

Windsor

The Town

Windsor is a historic market town on the banks of the River Thames and forms its boundary with its smaller, ancient twin town of Eton. It is the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British monarch.

The Highlights

• Tour of Windsor Castle and Changing of the Guards
• Legoland
• Stroll through Windsor Great Park
• Ascot Racecourse
• Windsor Duck Tours - a fun road and river sightseeing tour
• Nightlife - plenty of clubs, bars and restaurants

Staines

The Town

On the banks of the river Thames, a short hop from Central London and close proximity to Heathrow Airport lies the vibrant market town of Staines-Upon-Thames, one of the liveliest towns in Surrey. It offers an excellent range of shops available on the High Street and in the Elmsleigh and the Two Rivers shopping centres. It is the perfect location for eating out with its variety of food and drink outlets enhanced by its riverside location. Fully accessible by good network of public transport.

The Highlights

• Shopping malls with range of shops, restaurants and bars
• PureGym - offering flexible memberships, unlimited classes and 24/7 access
• Vue Cinemas