Bray, A Lovely Riverside Village In The County Of Berkshire
Bray, which is occasionally known as Bray-On-The-Thames, is a beautiful large riverside village and parish in Berkshire, England. It lies between the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and is a favourite stopping place for people going to the Royal Borough as well as popular retirement area for the rich and the famous. The town was made famous by Simon Aleyn, the Vicar of Bray, who declared his intent to keep his position by pledging his allegiance to whoever the power that is.
The ancient and historic Norman church of the village dedicated to St Michael is worth a visit. It is quite impressive and picturesque with a churchyard filled with tombs of many centuries and a 15th Century gatehouse. It is said that the church was formerly owned by the Abbot of Cirencester and it dates to the 12th Century.
Food, Shopping And Accommodation In Bray
Besides Bray’s country charm, it is also a foodie’s paradise with a vast choice of excellent places to eat and home to Michelin-starred restaurants; Fat Duck of Heston Blumenthal, Waterside Inn of the Roux brothers and Giancarlo Caldesi’s Caldesi in Campagna.
Things To See And Do In Bray
The marina with its country park setting is the pride of the village. There are colourful boats and yachts moored in this 400-berth marina where visitors can take boat training lessons and witness or join handling competitions.
A short distance away is the village of Cookham which is one of the most beautiful areas on the river Thames. Overlooking this village is the great Cliveden, a 300-year old mansion that was once the home of the famous Astor family and the scene of intrigues and scandals in the 20th century.
The parish includes several other quaint and picturesque villages and hamlets such as Moneyrow Green, Fifield, Braywood, Holyport, Touchen end, Oakley Green, Braywick and Stud Green.

