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Bracknell

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About Bracknell

Bracknell works well as a base: 5 minutes from Warfield, 9km from LEGOLAND Windsor.

Bracknell is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 76,103, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bracknell sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bracknell to your route.

About Bracknell

Bracknell () is a town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, the westernmost area within the Greater London Urban Area and the administrative centre of the borough of Bracknell Forest. It lies 11 miles (18 km) to the east of Reading, 9 miles (14 km) south of Maidenhead, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Windsor and 25

Read more miles (40 km) west of central London. Bracknell is the third largest town in Berkshire. The name Bracknell is derived from the Saxon Braccan Heal or Braccan Heale, first recorded in a charter boundary of 942 AD. In the Middle Ages, Bracknell developed into two small market villages, Old Bracknoll and New Bracknoll. By the 19th century, the two Bracknells had combined into a single market town, which was an important centre of local industry, most notably for its brick trade. In the 20th century, Bracknell experienced a period of rapid growth after it was declared a New Town. Planned at first for a population of 25,000, Bracknell New Town was further expanded in the 1960s to accommodate a population of 45,000. During this time, Bracknell absorbed many of its surrounding villages including Easthampstead, Ramslade and Old Bracknell. As of 2021, Bracknell Forest has an estimated population of around 113,205. Today, the town is a busy commercial centre within the so-called Silicon Thames Valley and the UK headquarters for several technology companies. Bracknell is bordered to the south by Swinley Forest and by Crowthorne Woods to the south-east and south. Its neighbouring villages of Binfield, Warfield and Winkfield are part of the borough of Bracknell Forest and are gradually becoming absorbed into the Bracknell metropolitan area. To the east, the urban area joins up with Ascot to form a continuous conurbation that extends to Central London.

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Where is Bracknell located?

Bracknell is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4136 latitude, -0.7505 longitude.

What is the population of Bracknell?

Bracknell has a population of approximately 76,103 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
76,103
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4136, -0.7505

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Bracknell

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

LEGOLAND Windsor

Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.

9 km · about 15 min drive

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Windsor Castle

The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Thorpe Park

Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Brooklands Museum

The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.

21 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Brooklands

The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Rykas Cafe

Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.

34 km · about 40 min drive

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David's Cafe at Box Hill

A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.

34 km · about 40 min drive

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Box Hill National Trust Cafe

The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Bracknell

  • 47 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bracknell.

Binfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Warfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Ascot

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 17,899

Crowthorne

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 25,522

Wokingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 41,143

Sunninghill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 11,603

Bagshot

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 5,430

Sandhurst

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 20,803

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