BAGSHOT, SURREY
Bagshot is a village that served as an important staging post between London and Southampton. Many of coaching inns can be still be traced. Today it is more famous for the Pennyhill Park Hotel where the England rugby team train and home of Edward, Earl of Wessex. It is also known for the set of geologic beds known as the Bagshot Beds.
Bagshot is on the outer edge of the 'green belt' (an area surrounding London in which development is restricted in order to contain the urban spread), the natural vegetation of the area is heath land (from which the administrative borough of Surrey Heath derives its name). The village is separated from its neighbours by open land, most of it heath. Much of this surrounding land is owned by the Ministry of Defence, and some is Royal Estate.
BAGSHOT HOTELS
Brockenhurst Hotel
Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HA.
Enjoy a warm welcome upon your arrival at The Brockenhurst Hotel. Nestled into the classic English town of Ascot, Brockenhurst is exceptionally comfortable and convenient to local amenities.
Burwood House Hotel
15 London Rd, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3UQ.
Our aim at Burwood House is to provide quality accommodation in pleasant and comfortable surroundings. The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Camberley Town Centre, close to all local amenities and business areas.
Highclere Hotel
19 Kings Rd, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9AD.
Set in Sunninghill village near Ascot, only 10 minutes from the M25 and M3 motorways. A family run hotel conveniently located with shops, restaurants and pubs all within a short walk.
Macdonald Berystede Hotel
Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9JH.
This impressive Victorian mansion, close to Ascot Racecourse, is set on six acres of grounds. The Berystede is located within ten minutes of Royal Windsor and 45 minutes from London.
Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel
Lime Ave, Off Portsmouth Rd, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2BG.
Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa is a relaxed and friendly hotel set in an ideal Surrey location. Recently refurbished, the hotel is an ideal venue for conference, corporate or leisure guests.
Pennyhill Park Hotel and The Spa
London Road, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5EU.
Created in 1849, this 5 star Manor House with Spa, boasts 123 luxury bedrooms and suites, all individually designed. Relaxation, sleep, cosy beds, huge bathrooms, undeniably good food in two fine restaurants (3*AA) and spectacular bars
Tekels Park Vegetarian Guest House
Tekels Avenue, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2LF.
Tekels Park in Camberley, Surrey is situated in a 50 acre private park, owned by the Theosophical Society. Affordable, comfortable accommodation in a private 50 acre park.
BAGSHOT ATTRACTIONS
Bagshot Park - There has been a Royal hunting lodge on the site now known as Bagshot Park for many centuries: it was well favoured by the Stuart kings. Later it was used by various officers of the Royal household. It is the home of Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex, perhaps better known as Prince Edward and his wife, the former Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones. Prince Edward is our present Queen's third, and youngest, son.
Legoland Windsor (12 km) - 150 acres of woodland, around 32 million standard LEGO bricks, 7 main activity areas, eight restaurants - all 2 miles from Windsor.
Windsor Castle (15 km) - Windsor Castle is one of three official residents of The Queen and has been home to The Sovereign for over 900 years. The Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continous occupation.
Hampton Court Palace (25 km) - One of the greatest Royal Palaces in Great Britain, offering a fasinating flash back to the days of Henry V111. Kings and Queens of England have lived there for centuries.
TRANSPORT LINKS
Rail
Bagshot is on the Ascot to Guildford branch line and has its own railway station. Services are half hourly (hourly on Sunday). Change at Ascot for London Waterloo or Reading (for connections to the west and cross-country nationally), and at Staines for Windsor. Total journey time from Bagshot to Waterloo is just over 1 hour.
Car
Bagshot is in close proximity to junction 3 of the M3. It is situated on the A30 and the A322.
Air
Both Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within a reasonably distance. The obvious public transport routes to Gatwick are by train via Guildford, or by car to Blackwater then train. Heathrow (which is nearer) may be reached by train to Ashford (or Staines), then bus to the central bus depot at Heathrow.
