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St Michael's parish church, Bray, Berkshire, seen from the south
The Waterside Inn on the River Thames at Bray in Berkshire showing the patron's landing stage.
View of Bray Village, looking west.
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Bray

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Bray

Bray works well as a base: 5 minutes from Eton Wick, 5km from LEGOLAND Windsor.

Bray is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bray 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 Bray to your route.

About Bray

Monkey Island is an island in the River Thames in England, on the reach above Boveney Lock. Its nearest village is Bray, Berkshire. The dominant building on the island is a small hotel since the late 19th century. The reach on which it sits is a main reach in boat hiring and tour boating, between Windsor and

Read more Maidenhead. The island and the reach have been a tour destination since the Georgian era – particularly so after its purchase by the Duke of Marlborough of 1738 (of the current Dukedom well-noted for Blenheim Palace) who in nameplay put colourful statues of monkeys in his various gardens for visitors to discover. In one of his two small buildings on the island (by Palladian architect Robert Morris) some of these remain.

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Where is Bray located?

Bray is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5034 latitude, -0.6877 longitude.

What is the population of Bray?

Bray has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5034, -0.6877

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 Bray

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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Windsor Castle

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

6 km · about 10 min drive

film location

Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire (Goldfinger golf match)

The Palladian clubhouse and course hosted the celebrated golf match between Bond and Goldfinger, and reappeared in Tomorrow Never Dies.

7 km · about 15 min drive

film location

Burnham Beeches (Robin Hood, Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow)

The ancient pollarded beech woodland close to Pinewood Studios is one of Britain's most-filmed forests.

8 km · about 15 min drive

film location

Virginia Water Lake, Surrey (Forbidden Forest)

The lakeside and woods of Windsor Great Park doubled for the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts grounds in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire.

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.

16 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.

23 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Bray

3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.

  • 38 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

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