Shooting at Ascot, Berkshire?
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I guess that depends on what sort of things you like to photograph. There's loads of shops, bars and restaurants on and around the main road that runs through Ascot so there's plenty of potential. You've also got a few older buildings and some green areas dotted around for a bit of variation.
And there's always the racecourse area; the architecture and the surrounding area is very pretty, but it might be quite crowded given that there's a race meet on Saturday from 1pm onwards.
Not sure how close you'll be able to get to the racecourse without a ticket though. And parking could potentially be a bit of a nightmare.
And there's always the racecourse area; the architecture and the surrounding area is very pretty, but it might be quite crowded given that there's a race meet on Saturday from 1pm onwards.
Not sure how close you'll be able to get to the racecourse without a ticket though. And parking could potentially be a bit of a nightmare.
Thanks mate. I shoot all sorts really, anything thats worth photographing I'll give it a go! But I mainly do landscape, motorsport and the odd portrait/wedding. As I've never been to Ascot, I was just wondering if it was worth stopping off for a few shots. Are there any nice tranquil areas around Ascot/Reading such as lakes/rivers/waterfalls/landscape etc...?
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There's the Great Park which is big and free and runs from Windsor to Ascot, but I'd recommend Virginia Waters (close to A30, you have to pay to park), absolutely lovely there and if weather is not up to much may not be too crowded. Haven't been there for a few months so check opening times first.
Edit: Forgot to say, lakes, a few streams and a small waterfall, and some fake but quite cool ruins.
Edit: Forgot to say, lakes, a few streams and a small waterfall, and some fake but quite cool ruins.
I depends on how you're going to get from home to Ascot, but if you'll be coming in on the A329 there's a couple of options.
Slightly out of your way, albeit still quite close, is Windsor Great Park which has lots of nice places to wander around and some good scenery. And closer to Ascot is Virginia Waters which has a rather nice waterfall and makes for a pleasant stroll.
Follow the A320 out of Ascot towards Bracknell and you'll eventually get to a Mercedes garage on your right called Greenoaks. Just after that you'll come to a small-ish roundabout, and if you take a right into Long Hill Road you'll see signs that direct you towards Lily Hill Park which, to my mind, is Bracknell's biggest secret. It's a lovely place to have a wander around and is in the most immaculate condition.
Bracknell's not really got much to offer in itself, but it does have the Look Out and its surrounding areas, which make for a nice walk and feature some nice scenery. It can get quite crowded and it's hardly what you'd call wide-open space though.
Then there's always Pope's Meadow in Binfield, Dinton Pastures which is somewhere between Winnersh and Hurst and a few others whose names escape me for the moment.
Slightly out of your way, albeit still quite close, is Windsor Great Park which has lots of nice places to wander around and some good scenery. And closer to Ascot is Virginia Waters which has a rather nice waterfall and makes for a pleasant stroll.
Follow the A320 out of Ascot towards Bracknell and you'll eventually get to a Mercedes garage on your right called Greenoaks. Just after that you'll come to a small-ish roundabout, and if you take a right into Long Hill Road you'll see signs that direct you towards Lily Hill Park which, to my mind, is Bracknell's biggest secret. It's a lovely place to have a wander around and is in the most immaculate condition.
Bracknell's not really got much to offer in itself, but it does have the Look Out and its surrounding areas, which make for a nice walk and feature some nice scenery. It can get quite crowded and it's hardly what you'd call wide-open space though.
Then there's always Pope's Meadow in Binfield, Dinton Pastures which is somewhere between Winnersh and Hurst and a few others whose names escape me for the moment.
I've not really eaten out in Ascot much but two I could recommend would be the Loch Fyne if you both like seafood or Piccolino if you like Italian.
Wokingham has a couple of nice places; The Courtyard is a great little place and there's also a nice little Italian place called Immo and another Loch Fyne.
You've also got loads of choice in Reading with lsq2, Carluccio's, Strada, London St Brasserie, another Loch Fyne and Bel & The Dragon. There's also L'ortolan, although that's a little way away from Reading itself.
Slightly further afield is The Vineyard in Stockcross, but if you can get in there and you can travel, it's one of the best in the area. Everything on the menu is divine.
And last, but by no means least, is The Hinds Head Hotel in Bray, which is closer to Maidenhead than Reading. Great classic English food there, but finding a table might be a nightmare.
Wokingham has a couple of nice places; The Courtyard is a great little place and there's also a nice little Italian place called Immo and another Loch Fyne.
You've also got loads of choice in Reading with lsq2, Carluccio's, Strada, London St Brasserie, another Loch Fyne and Bel & The Dragon. There's also L'ortolan, although that's a little way away from Reading itself.
Slightly further afield is The Vineyard in Stockcross, but if you can get in there and you can travel, it's one of the best in the area. Everything on the menu is divine.
And last, but by no means least, is The Hinds Head Hotel in Bray, which is closer to Maidenhead than Reading. Great classic English food there, but finding a table might be a nightmare.
