Sandhurst is a parish and town covered by the unitary authority of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire County, south-east England. The town is surrounded by open countryside and is home to the Royal Military Academy, the training centre for the British Army officers. The town is primarily residential with a sprinkling of a few light industries.
The name of the town is of Anglo-Saxon origin coming from the sandy soil and a wooded hillock (also known as Hurst) in the area. In some 14th century records, the town seems to be part of the Sonning township, a sizable minister parish that covers much of Berkshire to the east. Originally there were two manors in the area which is no longer in existent, “Hall” where the Royal Military Academy now stands, and “Sandhurst” which is now the site of Sandhurst Lodge.
Food, Shopping And Accommodation In Sandhurst
At present, the village has nine public houses and The Rose and Crown on the high street which was once a Simmonds House is the oldest. It also has three B&Bs/inns to house guests of the village.
In addition to the Royal Military Academy, the town also hosts the well-known “The Meadow”, a massive commercial development outside of London. Marks and Spencer, a Tesco Extra Supermarket, and Next Plc are only three of the establishments found in The Meadow.
Things To See And Do In Sandhurst
Visitors will never run out of things to see and do in Sandhurst. First on the list is a visit to the Jakes@Tri-Lakes a large indoor play world with a petting farm. Kayaking, sailing, swimming, windsurfing, racing, and raft building are activities made available by the Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre. For those who prefer indoor activities, there is a pottery painting cafe studio that will test their artistic abilities.