Tophotels Bracknell, Bracknell Forest

Bracknell is a large town, situated in the borough of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire, England, 18km from Reading and 14km from Maidenhead. The town’s history dates back to the Bronze Age and many of the buildings in the older part of the town date back to the 17th century. You’ll find a range of undercover shopping areas, restaurants, bars, and hotels in Bracknell.

What after-work attractions are available in Bracknell?

Much of the town centre is pedestrianised, with an important shopping area around Broadway, Charles Square, and Princess Square. Set a little further from the town centre, the Peel Centre offers more shopping, plus a multi-screen cinema and a ten-pin bowling alley. The town centre has several recommended restaurants, ideal for a relaxing business lunch or casual after-hours meeting, including the Beefeater Downshire Arms, which offers grilled meats and international cuisine, and the Koh I Noor Indian restaurant. Should your hotel not offer a gym, the Bracknell Leisure Centre has a range of fitness equipment and a swimming pool to keep up your regular fitness regime.

What facilities will be available to me on my business trip?

If you’re planning a conference or business event, consider the Easthampstead Park Conference Centre. It offers a range of business packages with several meeting rooms and team building exercises, as well as catering facilities. Bracknell Enterprise and Innovation Hub also has a range of offices and meeting rooms to suit all events. Bracknell is easy to access from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 45km from the town centre, and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 75km away. There are taxi, rail, and bus services between both airports and the Bracknell Forest area.

What attractions can I visit around my hotel in Bracknell?

The town offers an arts centre in South Hill Park, a building dating from 1760, and the Wilde Theatre, named after Oscar Wilde, hosts a range of theatrical events as well as several major music festivals. Visit the 17th-century Old Manor public house, one of the oldest buildings in Bracknell and known for its several ‘priest holes’. If you have some time to spare, visit the Quelm Stone, a standing stone situated to the north-east of the town, in the Bracknell Forest area.