The hill itself is also surrounded by an ancient ditch, which has largely been filled in. Later, the domesday book of 1066 records the village as lacenestede. Reviews of easthampstead park conference centre in wokingham. Easthampstead park community school groups facebook. Its first headteacher was derrick hurd who had previously been the first headteacher at john mason school in abingdon. The school was opened in 1972 at which time it occupied the mansion that is now easthampstead park conference centre. In 2019 an agreement was made between the local authority and a hotel group, active hospitality. The house is a grade ii listed building of historic and architectural interest, in jacobean style. The nearest airport is london heathrow airport, 26. The building is now leased to the company and has reopened as a hotel. Easthampstead park community school was set up in 1972 and is currently providing facilities for almost 900 students.
Easthampstead was an old village close to bill hill and the manor house in easthampstead park. Compare every available hotel deal and airbnb near easthampstead park conference centre, so book today to secure the best price. This brief history of easthampstead park demonstrates its historic importance. Easthampstead park is a victorian mansion in the civil parish. Whether learning about its history at reading museum, popping into some of its unique bars and venues, or winding down with a stroll through beale park, youre sure to. The charter had long been lost, but was recently when.
Based in wokingham, berkshire, this victorian mansion has plenty of space and facilities for any corporate or private event. Easthampstead park we are a beautiful victorian mansion who love weddings. View deals for easthampstead park re opened nov2020 after full redesign and refurbishment, including fully refundable rates with free cancellation. Welcome to the easthampstead park crematorium online book of remembrance, provided by f. Easthampstead park news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. Enabling easthampstead park to be used as a hotel with access to all citizens willing. Coincidentally john mason had been the keeper of the easthampstead park estate in 1548. Inside the mansion, rooms are named after the trumbull, sandys, hill and downshire families and their estates, as well as former staff of the college, such as wylie and. This decision from bracknell forest council comes following a successful bid to take over the much loved venue, with the transfer of the ongoing and continuous business.
The hotel also has a terrace and a conference centre. Our classically furnished bedrooms feature large comfortable beds, spacious ensuite bathrooms and equipped with all the amenities you could need for a comfortable stay. Easthampstead park conference centre meeting venues in. This jacobean style building stands at the end of a halfmile, treelined driveway. The hotel also has a terrace and a conference center. It takes a whole village to raise a child at easthampstead park community school, we aim to develop learners who are happy, healthy and equipped in every way to deal with the challenges and opportunities they will face in their lives beyond school. Location mill pond is located near the venue, and london heathrow airport is. Hotels near easthampstead park conference centre travelodge. Easthampstead park is now primarily used as a conference centre, hosting various meetings, events and teambuilding, as well as wedding receptions and civil marriage ceremonies.
The nearest airport is london heathrow airport, 27 mi from the accommodations. The setting, staff and standard of service are all outstanding and the food is wonderful. Get in touch with us by using the contact form on this page, or by the following methods. Easthampstead park crematorium book of remembrance online. Hotel the fernhill bracknell united kingdom booked.
Bill hill now forms part of a park next to downshire way and it is a scheduled ancient monument. Your wedding is in safe hands at easthampstead park conference centre. Easthampstead park is now primarily used as a conference centre, hosting various. Easthampstead park is a beautiful victorian mansion set in the berkshire countryside. Easthampstead park conference centre bracknell forest council.
Sport, leisure and fun for the whole family is a necessity in a growing market. The park, now reduced to a hundred acres, has a rich variety of trees and abundant wild birds and animals. Easthampstead park community school bracknell, berkshire. Yes, easthampstead park re opened nov2020 after full redesign and refurbishment does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before checkin.
Active hospitality will become the new owner of easthampstead park conference centre epcc from monday, 8 october 2018, after exchange of contracts was confirmed today. Easthampstead park is a victorian mansion on the edge of wokingham and bracknell in the english county of berkshire. The books structure is roughly chronological, looking at how kings and. The 3star selbourne court house of fisher lies within 1. Ranging from a wedding and reception package, midweek packages and evening only receptions, this caters for all wedding requirements. Contracts exchange on easthampstead park conference centre. But the history of easthampstead park, one of the jewels in. There are easy transport links to the m4, m3 and m25. In 1995, easthampstead park school relocated to a new location nearby and the mansion is now used as easthampstead park conference centre and bracknell forest education centre. Hotels near easthampstead park conference centre, uk. Some satnavs may take you into easthampstead park school this building is adjacent to us but there is no vehicle access. Easthampstead park re opened nov2020 after full redesign and refurbishment offering a free private lot, a picnic area and a sun deck, the 4star easthampstead park re opened nov2020 after full redesign and refurbishment bracknell is located near south hill park.
We absolutely love weddings, and efficiently manage. Your approach down the halfmile, treelined driveway leads you to easthampstead park, a stunning victorian country mansion. New easthampstead park owners revealed after controversial. Easthampstead park estate great hollands bracknell. If youd like more info or have any questions, please click send quick enquiry. Oct 01, 2018 the bracknell forest council owned, easthampstead park and conference centre, has been sold to active hospitality. The centre is ideal for a variety of conferences, meetings, training workshops and team away days. Easthampstead parks journey through time as site transforms. Easthampstead park conference centre wokingham events. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features 2 restaurants. Our rooms are located in the mansion house and hepburn house offering peaceful and spacious accommodation. Easthampstead park s history though is vast and dates back to 35. We are a beautiful conference centre and wedding venue near wokingham and bracknell in berkshire. Mya bracknellwindsor apartments bracknell united kingdom.
Construction has begun for the new conference centre at gorse hill, surrey. To book a place, please email kim perchard at this email address. Welcome to the official linkedin page for the university of warwick. Restaurants near easthampstead park conference centre in. Set in 240 acres of parkland, the barn at coworth park specialises in delicious organic comfort food. School history easthampstead park community school. Inside the mansion, rooms are named after the trumbull, sandys and hill families and their estates, or to commemorate associations of the college of education. The conference centre is under the management of bracknell forest borough council. There is no evidence to support this, but the place had certainly been in royal hands from time immemorial. Find hotels near easthampstead park conference centre, the united kingdom online. Hire easthampstead park conference centre exclusive hire. It was an easy stage from windsor and many orders were issued from here by plantagenet kings. Easthampstead park is located close to the m4, m3 and m25 motorways, allowing easy links from central london and. Rome2rio makes travelling from reading to easthampstead park easy.
It is surrounded by 80 acres of woodland, parkland and formal gardens, yet is only minutes from wokingham and bracknell. Easthampstead park venues in berkshire guides for brides. Easthampstead park in the southern suburb of easthampstead was a conference centre owned by bracknell forest borough council. Welcome to the easthamptead park crematorium online book of remembrance, provided by f.
A short drive from the easthampstead park youll be able to explore reading, one of the most scenic large towns in england. Whether learning about its history at reading museum, popping into some of its unique bars and. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Reading to easthampstead park 4 ways to travel via train. European graduates university of warwick, coventry, united. Easthampstead park re opened nov2020 after full redesign.
Find all the transport options for your trip from reading to easthampstead park right here. We have years of experience to bring to your celebrations to create the most wonderful, memorable day. Easthampstead park conference centre bracknell forest. Easthampstead park is now primarily used as a conference centre, hosting various meetings, events and teambuilding, as well as wedding receptions and civil marriage. The conference was supposed to bring together professionals in the heritage and tourism fields, international scholars, and the local community, to study the relationships between living heritage and. Easthampstead park wedding venue wokingham, berkshire.
Selbourne court house of fisher bracknell united kingdom. Does easthampstead park re opened nov2020 after full redesign and refurbishment offer free cancellation for a full refund. Beautiful wedding venue and conference centre near wokingham in. The centre is ideal for conferences, training, meetings, family events and weddings. Our experience at easthampstead park for our recent wedding, was nothing short of fantastic. The dancefloor was always busy which isnt always the case with other djs ive come across. Located in wokingham in royal berkshire, the grade ii listed, majestic building is surrounded by 60 acres of exquisite gardens and parkland, offering you the. Book now easthampstead park conference centre perfect for any event whether youre planning a wedding, teambuilding day or any other kind of gathering, easthampstead park conference centre is a worthy venue. Restaurants near easthampstead park conference centre in reading.
Easthampstead park estate in the middle ages, easthampstead park was a part of windsor great forest and was used for royal hunting. An old story tells how easthampstead park was the site of an early palace of the saxon kings of wessex and here king oswald of northumbria met king cynegils of wessex to negotiate for his daughters hand. The house is a grade ii listed building of historic and architectural interest, in jacobean style with curved gables, pierced stone parapet and stone frontispiece of naive classicism. Easthampstead park is located close to the m4, m3 and m25 motorways.
Easthampstead park college and school college school. The company which plans to run the house as a hotel, wedding venue, conference centre and spa, has the keys and will start management on monday, october 8. The fernhill the fernhill bracknell is set in a forest and offers guests good access to newbold college and pizza world restaurant nearby. Bullbrook, the brook now runs in a culvert, was built in the 1950s and harmans water, named after a shallow lake, now a park and football pitch. Today, it is a newlyrefurbished hotel fit for the community having been converted from a conference centre run by the council. In the middle ages, easthampstead park was a part of windsor great forest and was reserved for royal hunting. In easthampstead there is evidence of local bronze age existence in the form of a large round barrow on the top of bill hill. The lodge on what is now the golf course was built on the orders of edward iii in about 35. A full englishirish breakfast is available each morning at easthampstead park. If you are considering this venue for your wedding, you will not be disappointed. In 1636, charles i issued a charter to give easthampstead park to the trumbulls permanently, confirming the gift of 1628. Warwick is one of the uks leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry.
Easthampstead park conference centre is based within a victorian country mansion and surrounded by 60 acres of parkland. Easthampstead park is a victorian mansion in the civil parish of bracknell in the english county of berkshire. Easthampstead parks history though is vast and dates back to 35. You can book a shuttle, once your reservation is complete. This brief history of easthampstead park demonstrates its histori. See our page for regular information on events and updates at easthampstead park community school. It has a relaxing spa with swimming pool and gym, and boasts an aa rosetterated restaurant. At first it was just bike rentals, but our vision of healthy, familyfriendly entertainment was shaping up to the current model. Situated in the berkshire countryside, easthampstead park is the ideal venue for weddings, meeting, conferences, training and special events. Birch hill is a southern neighbourhood which was originally part of the civil parish of easthampstead. Royal hunting lodge 635 1600 records of easthampstead park date back to at least the 7th century, when king cynegils of wessex had a home here. Please use rg40 3db for satnav, as some systems struggle to find our correct location. Matt did the disco last night at a wedding reception we went to and was fab. The hotel is 22 miles from london heathrow airport and 0.
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