December is an especially magical time for little ones. Whether it’s waiting to see what their resident Elf on the Shelf has been up to at night, excitedly opening their advent calendar or writing letters to Santa, the countdown to Christmas is certainly action-packed. If you and your family are planning a stay with us (or even if you live locally and are looking for some festive family inspiration...

The striking twin-towered gatehouse of the 14th century Donnington Castle is situated on a beautiful hilltop with magnificent views of Newbury and the surrounding villages. The large defences built to protect the castle during the English Civil War still survive today and historic guests are thought to include Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The spot is popular all year round for families, couples, history...

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning a family getaway that everyone can enjoy. Our beautiful four-star hotel is an ideal base to explore Berkshire and beyond: think 18-metre swimming pool, on-site restaurant, an award-winning spa, 18-hole golf course, milk and cookies on arrival – you know, the essentials. It’s also a stone’s ...

Looking for things to do with the kids in Berkshire? You will be pleased to know that there is a wealth of family days out in and around Berkshire to keep the young ones entertained. To give you some inspiration we’ve put together our top 8 family days out in Berkshire to help you plan your next family activity. Finkley Down Farmpark Bucklebury, Berkshire - 20 miles from Donnington Valley ...