Bracknell
Things to do in Bracknell, Berkshire
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Bracknell works best as a base for families with children. The town has a strong lineup of attractions geared toward younger visitors: Go Ape offers treetop courses and is rated 4.7 from around 1,700 reviews, while The Look Out Discovery Centre (4.5 from 1,656 reviews) and Coral Reef Waterworld (4.1 from 3,780 reviews) provide indoor and water-based activity. Cineworld and Active antz round out the options for rainy afternoons, and Westmorland Park offers outdoor space for a quieter break.
Fernygrove Farm Coffee Shop is listed as a place to eat and carries a 4.7 rating from 353 reviews. Beyond that, you will find plenty of choice in the town itself, though our knowledge of the wider food scene is limited. Bracknell is not a town you would visit for dining alone, but it serves as a practical, child-friendly base with the transport links and facilities you would expect of a Berkshire town.
Where to stay in Bracknell(14)
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The accommodation here is straightforward and reliable. Several hotels cluster around the 4.7 rating mark—Fines Bayliwick and Village Hotel both score highly with thousands of reviews each—while The Coppid Beech, Stirrups, and Easthampstead Park all offer solid alternatives in the 4.2 to 4.6 range. Budget-conscious travellers will find a Travelodge on the High Street. For something different, Scotlands House Campsite provides a camping option with a respectable 4.6 rating from those who have used it.
Clintons Green B&B
10 Clintons Green, Bracknell
Easthampstead Park
Off Peacock Lane, Bracknell
Grange Bracknell
Charles Square, Bracknell
Premier Inn Bracknell Central
Wokingham Road, Bracknell
Premier Inn Bracknell Twin Bridges
Downshire Way, Bracknell
Stirrups Hotel
Maidens Green, Bracknell
The Admiral Cunningham Hotel
Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell
The Admirals Inn Guest House
27 Stoney Road, Bracknell
Things to Do in Bracknell(11)
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Attractions Near Bracknell
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2 mi
Ultimate Activity Camps
Ascot · ⭐ 5.0
2 mi
Oakwood Youth Challenge
Wokingham · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Pinewood Miniature Railway
Wokingham · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Squires Garden Centre (Wokingham)
Wokingham · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Carnival Pool
Wokingham · ⭐ 3.5
4 mi
Laser Quest Berkshire
Wokingham · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Monkey Mates
Wokingham · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Bracknell(1)
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Scotlands House Campsite
⭐ 4.6
Heritage Family Naturist Campsite
⭐ 4.8
California Chalet and Touring Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £37/night
California Chalet & Touring Park
⭐ 4.3
Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Amerden Caravan & Camping Park
⭐ 4.5
Basingstoke Canal Centre Campsite
⭐ 4.4
Hurleyford Farm Holiday Home Park
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Bracknell
All cottages in Bracknell →5 Rose Cottages
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £627
Kingsley Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £857
Cowshot Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,380
Park Gate Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £752
Burwood Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £487
Nettleshade Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,300
The Pool House
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £737
St Mary’s Avenue House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,273
Common questions about Bracknell
How many campsites are there in Bracknell?
We list 1 campsites in and around Bracknell, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Bracknell have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Bracknell offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Bracknell?
We list 14 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bracknell.
What is there to do in Bracknell?
We list 11 attractions and things to do in and around Bracknell.
Where can I eat in Bracknell?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bracknell.
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