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The constituency of Maidenhead and [wiki=5fd2beb1c40713932e0b942433fb0931]Windsor[/wiki] is one of the most affluent areaa of the UK, with house prices often exceeding those of Central London. Its position in the River Thames countryside, with close proximity to the capital is unrivalled making it a gold mine for commuters. It is one of the safest Conservative seats in the UK (the MP is the Home Secretary, Theresa May).
Like many towns, Maidenhead has its fair share of crime and antisocial behaviour, and the town centre is a little grey and full of concrete. The area near the river, locally known as Maidenhead Riverside, however, is a pleasent contrast to this and offers nice views of the Thames and great walks towards the villages of Cookham and [wiki=c7a6ef263029131341c19d52bfa5713a]Marlow[/wiki]; and Bray and [wiki=5fd2beb1c40713932e0b942433fb0931]Windsor and Eton[/wiki].
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Maidenhead is on the main rail and road routes between [wiki=59ead8d1e124ccfb79f3ace06f43e703]London[/wiki] and [wiki=fa0ab929666ea4add97ff18d4c10156c]Reading[/wiki]. It lies on the famous Great Western Railway famously designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Maidenhead station lies immediately between the Twyford and Taplow stations. From London, you will need to get to London Paddington to get a train to Maidenhead. Maidenhead on the M4.
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There are good bus links, most from Frascati Way in the town centre or near Boots on the High Street. Alternatively, taxis can be booked by phone and will usually pick up from most locations within 5 mi of the town centre.
* Colnside Executive Cars (0800 311 8877 / 01628 633 443) [http://www.colnsideexecutivecars.co.uk/]
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The famous railway bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engineered by Mo Browne).
Boulter's Lock and Boulters Island on the River Thames. A great spot for walks amongst relatively tame squirrels and views of Maidenhead Wier. There is also a small hotel/restaurant on the Island.
Cookham is a picturesque village between Maidenhead and [wiki=c7a6ef263029131341c19d52bfa5713a]Marlow[/wiki]. It is a traditional English country village with a hugely popular gallery and excellent but expensive restaurants. Trains link Cookham with Maidenhead every hour. Alternatively walk there along the River, about 1 hour.
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Investigate the Norden Farm arts centre, which is newly opened and contains a theatre and arthouse cinema. There is an Odeon mainstream cinema in the town centre. The Magnet Leisure centre is complemented by the David Lloyd Fitness Centre.
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The town centre is a fairly typical one, containing most high street shops, including Next, Virgin Megastore, Boots, Superdrug, Marks and Spencer, and TopShop.
*Opening Times:
Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
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Indian restaurants such as the Cookham Tandoori and the Emperor of India 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. This village contains the Roux Brothers' Waterside Inn as well as Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck, which is currently the second best restaurant in the world according to Caterer Magazine.
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Surrounding villages and suburbs have some excellent ancient pubs. Non-chain bars include as Coco Bar. Surprisingly, the Wetherspoon in Maidenhead (The Greyhound) is featured in a CAMRA drinking guide. Lovers of ale should head there since there is a great and ever changing line up of taps. Well, the pub is really for everyone since its prices are the cheapest locally.
If you want to go clubbing, Smokey Joe's Roadhouse is the one where all the locals go and is near the market, at the back of the main shopping centre.
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[url=http://www.thievesgarden.co.uk/]Rooms to rent in Maidenhead - Thieves Garden self catering apartment for short term lets[/url]. Thieves Garden provides well equipped accommodation for anyone looking rooms to rent in Maidenhead. Ideal for those visiting the region who are looking for the comfort of a hotel but with the extra space and independence of a self-catering apartment - without the need for long term contracts or utility bills.
* The hotel in Maidenhead also provides leisure facilities including a pool, spa and gym, as well as meeting and function rooms.
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Maidenhead is 17 minutes away from London Paddington on a fast train (7.01am). The town of Marlow is only a short hop away on the train.
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