Sonning is out in the sticks, where the Thames meanders gently past. But you can pick up the pace by following the river to the bright lights. Hit the West End, ride The Eye, climb The Shard (on the inside) or Potter around the Warner Bros studio. Soar above the capital on the London Cable Car or be dazzled by diamonds in The Tower.
Jump off the M4 at junction six to tour Windsor Castle and catch history dating back to William the Conqueror. Chug through the Chiltern hills on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway. Or construct the perfect day out at Legoland Resort, with 55 rides, attractions and live shows, including the new Ferrari Build and Race.
Head to Redkangaroo Reading for tennis, trampolines and parkour. See 3D models and a delightful recreation of The Wind in the Willows at the River and Rowing Museum. Swim wild at Bray Lake Watersports or bring your balancing skills to paddleboard at Aquapark.
Discover Beale Wildlife Park, a 40-acre venue full of meet-and-greets with meerkats, tapirs, tarantulas, pigs and porcupines. Take a flying theatre ride at the Fire and Ice Freefall. Watch a couple of hours fly by painting pots at HaaHoos Ceramics. Or hit the high-level walkways and look-out decks at Tumblestone Hollow.
A day out in nearby Henley-on-Thames is a must. Sip a beer at riverside pubs that stare out at the gentle rivercraft that glide serenely past, explore the Georgian frontages, antique shops and tearooms, or come in summer and revel in the party atmosphere of the regatta.
When you’ve finished your podiatry and tonic massage in the spa, drive and putt your way around Badgemore Park’s glorious 18-hole parkland course set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Or strap on your boots for walks that include Pegsdon and Deacon Hill, Hurley Loop and Hambleton Lock.
Enjoy a cheeky tour and tasting session at The Henley Distillery and Gin Experience or Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery: put a fizzy English wine on your dinner menu. Or vulture the culture at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, a unique experience that includes a two-course meal and a show in a beautiful converted water mill.
Experience the Thames in style with a private charter with Sonning Boats and Launches, ideal for day trips, corporate entertaining, or cruising to riverside restaurants. Downton fan? Get down to Greys Court. Or let Humphreys of Henley concierges coerce you into enjoying literary locations, classic car events, polo, duck herding and more.
