Slough Local Information
Slough is a large town in the county of Berkshire and the local area is home to many restaurants, attractions and leisure facilities. These include: The Curve, Stoke Park & St George’s Chapel to name just a few.
The beautiful historic town of Windsor is a just 20-minute drive from The Metalworks development and is home to Windsor Castle, which is a residence of the British Royal Family.
Food & Drink
There are a variety of establishments located near the development which offer a fine dining experience if you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion or maybe just something a little bit more casual. The majority of the restaurants and eateries are either located within close proximity to the development or at the local retail parks and shopping centres.
Leisure & EntertainmentÂ
Montem Leisure Centre is just a short minute drive from the development and offers access to a swimming pool, gym and also a variety of activities and classes. Slough Ice Arena is short car journey away from The Metalworks and as well as having an ice rink, there is also a climbing wall with a ‘Clip ‘n Climb’ feature, gym, cafe and skate shop.
There are 4 main shopping centres which are located within a short distance from The Metalworks. These include: Slough Retail Park, Westgate Retail Park, Royal Shopping Centre and Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre. Each of these shopping centres and retail parks contains a multitude of shops and eateries and has something for everyone whether you are looking for just a day out, a quick shopping trip or an all out splurge.
Black Park covers over 500 acres of woodland and heathland and offers a range of family friendly attractions, such as the adventure playground and Go-Ape. Church Wood Nature Reserve is a tranquil woodland over 35 acres, which is perfect for a quiet stroll.
Langley Park is steeped in history and an important haven for wildlife. The stunning Rhododendron collection in the Temple Gardens is an explosion of colour from April to June, with views to Windsor Castle and beyond. There is a fantastic tearoom serving hot and cold snacks and homemade cakes, a children’s play garden, arboretum and history and tree trails.
Education
For information relating to local education services, please visit www.slough.gov.uk/schools-slough.