With ornamental gardens, royal parks and cruises down the River Thames, there are plenty of scenic landscapes to admire around the county of Berkshire. If you’re an animal lover, then you can watch owls, flamingos and pheasants at the Beale Wildlife Park, or discover a wide range of butterflies and dragonflies at the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham. On the doorstep of our retirement properties in Berkshire, you'll also find lakes, meadows and public bird hides at Dinton Pastures Country Park.

Meanwhile, great views are plentiful at Walbury Hill. This is the highest point in Berkshire and boasts the furthest reaching views in South East England. The gatehouse of Donnington Castle provides similarly stunning views. Protected as a scheduled ancient monument, the now mostly demolished castle was once held by the son of Geoffrey Chaucer before passing into the ownership of the Crown.