Maidenhead
Discover Maidenhead
Maidenhead is a large riverside town in the county of Berkshire in the South East of England. Like many towns, Maidenhead has lost some of its historic charm, and the town centre is a little uninspiring and overdeveloped in some parts. It does however retain some handsome 18th- and 19th-century buildings. The area near the river, locally known as Maidenhead Riverside, however, is a picturesque contrast to this, offering stunning views of the Thames and Chiltern Hills, along with scenic walks towards the villages of Cookham, Marlow, Bray and Windsor and Eton. The constituency of Maidenhead and Windsor is the most affluent area of the UK, with house prices often exceeding those of Central London. Its position on the River Thames, surrounded by beautiful countryside, and close proximity to the capital, Oxford and Windsor is unrivalled making it a gold-mine for commuters. It is one of the safest Conservative seats in the UK; its member of parliament is Theresa May, who served as prime minister from 2016 to 2019.
What to Experience in Maidenhead
Taste of Maidenhead...
Indian restaurants are well recommended. There are also decent Thai and Chinese restaurants. One of Britain's culinary capitals, the village of Bray, is a very short distance away. Surrounding villages and suburbs have some excellent ancient pubs. Non-chain bars include Phatz Bar, good for live music, as well as Coco bar. Maidenhead has a low crime rate, but drug addicts can be seen begging on the High Street during daytime.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsMaidenhead is on a major train line from London Paddington to Reading, with Reading also providing connections northward and good connections to The West Country. The Elizabeth Line has connections to areas within West London such as Acton and Ealing en route to London Paddington. When it is fully connected sometime in either late 2022 or mid-2023, faster connections to eastern London will be provided. Maidenhead is situated on Junction 8/9 of the M4 providing fast connections both east to London and west to Wales. The town is bypassed by the A404, which connects Maidenhead to the M40 in 15 minutes, allowing good connections north. Generally, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the best flight connection from Maidenhead. It's a 20-minute drive down the M4 or a 1-hour train journey. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is also popular, as flights there are often cheaper. However, the hour-long car journey is the best way for getting to the airport, so taxi costs may be incurred....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
There are good bus links, you can get most buses from Frascati Way in the town centre, or near Boots on the high street. Maps & Guides of Windsor & Maidenhead page contains maps for the area, including cycle routes and local facilities. The town centre is a fairly typical one, containing most high street shops, including Next, Virgin Megastore, Boots, Superdrug, Marks and Spencer, and TopShop. Indian restaurants are well recommended. There are also decent Thai and Chinese restaurants. One of Britain's culinary capitals, the village of Bray, is a very short distance away. Surrounding villages and suburbs have some excellent ancient pubs. Non-chain bars include Phatz Bar, good for live music, as well as Coco bar. Maidenhead has a low crime rate, but drug addicts can be seen begging on the High Street during daytime.
Where to Stay
Maidenhead has a low crime rate, but drug addicts can be seen begging on the High Street during daytime.
Money & Budget
The town centre is a fairly typical one, containing most high street shops, including Next, Virgin Megastore, Boots, Superdrug, Marks and Spencer, and TopShop. Indian restaurants are well recommended. There are also decent Thai and Chinese restaurants. One of Britain's culinary capitals, the village of Bray, is a very short distance away. Surrounding villages and suburbs have some excellent ancient pubs. Non-chain bars include Phatz Bar, good for live music, as well as Coco bar. Maidenhead has a low crime rate, but drug addicts can be seen begging on the High Street during daytime.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Maidenhead has a low crime rate, but drug addicts can be seen begging on the High Street during daytime.
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Maidenhead
macro photography of water dew
A couple of blue and yellow rowing boats moored to a small pier.
macro photography of water dew
A couple of blue and yellow rowing boats moored to a small pier.
macro photography of water dew
A couple of blue and yellow rowing boats moored to a small pier.
macro photography of water dew
A couple of blue and yellow rowing boats moored to a small pier.
macro photography of water dew
A couple of blue and yellow rowing boats moored to a small pier.
macro photography of water dew
A couple of blue and yellow rowing boats moored to a small pier.
macro photography of water dew