The Royal County of England is home of our Queen and the Royal Family, however, the county has more to offer than just Windsor Castle. The River Thames offers the best route through the County with many interesting Town and Villages on its banks. You can admire sleepy country gardens and large historic houses with fine furnishings, marvel at the renowned architecture of Highclere Castle and the sweeping staircase at Basildon Park. Enjoy the serene Kennet and Avon Canal by horse boat or picnic by the Thames at Pangbourne, once inspiration to author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame. For a perfect blend of picturesque countryside and fascinating heritage you have to go a long way to beat Berkshire.