Eton, Slough

Name: Eton
Address: Slough, United Kingdom

#43 among attractions in Slough

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Eton is a town in Berkshire, England, on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor, connected to it by Windsor Bridge. The civil parish, which also includes the village of Eton Wick two miles west of the town, had a population of 4,692 at the 2011 Census. Historically in Buckinghamshire, in 1974 it was transferred to Berkshire following the Local Government Act 1972; since 1998 it has been part of the unitary authority of Windsor and Maidenhead. The town is best known as the location of Eton College. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'19"N, 0°36'33"W

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Eton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windsor Castle, Windsor Racecourse, St George's Chapel, St John the Baptist Church.

0.4 miSE
Romanesque architecture, Museum, History museum
Windsor Castle, Slough
10 min walk • Windsor Castle stands as a monumental testament to British history and is one of the most significant royal residences in the United Kingdom. Nestled in the quaint town of Windsor, just outside the city of Slough, this expansive castle has been intricately woven into...
1 miW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Windsor Racecourse, Slough
25 min walk • Windsor Racecourse, also known as Royal Windsor Racecourse, is a distinguished sports venue nestled in the historical town of Windsor, England, not far from the city of Slough. Established in 1866, the racecourse is one of the country's most scenic, set on an island on...
~1830 ftS
History-rich place of royal worship
St George's Chapel, Slough
9 min walk • Nestled within the confines of Windsor Castle lies the magnificent St George's Chapel, a site of unparalleled historic significance and architectural splendor in the city of Slough, United Kingdom. This chapel, with its grand Gothic structure, serves as both a place of...
0.5 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Baptist Church, Slough
13 min walk • St John the Baptist Church is a parish church in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is dedicated to St John the Baptist. The church was rebuilt in Gothic Revival style in 1822. It is the civic church of Windsor, and many Mayors of Windsor are buried in the church and churchyard. The church is Grade II* listed.
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Charles II, Windsor and Eton
11 min walk • A bronze equestrian statue of King Charles II on horseback sits in the Upper Ward of Windsor Castle beneath the castle's Round Tower.
~1480 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Slough
8 min walk • The Theatre Royal is an Edwardian theatre on Thames Street in Windsor in Berkshire. The present building is the second theatre to stand on this site and opened on 13 December 1910. Built for Sir Wiliam Shipley and Captain Reginald Shipley, it was a replacement for their previous theatre which was built in 1815 and had burnt down in 1908.
~1130 ftN
Church
Eton College Chapel, Slough
6 min walk • Eton College Chapel is the main chapel of Eton College, a public school in England. The chapel was planned to be a little over double its actual length, but this plan was never completed owing to the downfall of the founder Henry VI.
~1080 ftS
Bridge
Windsor Bridge, Slough
6 min walk • The Windsor Bridge or Windsor Town Bridge, an iron and granite arch bridge over the River Thames, is located between the towns of Windsor and Eton in the English county of Berkshire. The Thames Path crosses the river here.
0.4 miSE
History museum, Forts and castles
Queen Mary's Dolls' House, Slough
11 min walk • Queen Mary's Dolls' House is a dollhouse built in the early 1920s, completed in 1924, for Queen Mary, the wife of King George V.
0.4 miS
City hall, Architecture, Vernacular architecture
Windsor Guildhall, Slough
12 min walk • The Windsor Guildhall is the town hall of Windsor, Berkshire, England. It is situated in the High Street, about 100 meters from Castle Hill, which leads to the main public entrance to Windsor Castle. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Windsor and Royal Borough Museum, Slough
12 min walk • Windsor and Royal Borough Museum is a local history museum, exploring the history of the town of Windsor and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, in the English county of Berkshire. It is accommodated within Windsor Guildhall which is a Grade 1 listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eton?

Nearby attractions include Windsor Bridge, Slough (6 min walk), Eton College Chapel, Slough (6 min walk), Eton College Collections, Slough (7 min walk), Eton College Natural History Museum, Slough (7 min walk).

How to get to Eton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eton:

Bus

High Street • Lines: 15, 63, 68 (3 min walk)
Brocas Street • Lines: 15, 63, 68 (5 min walk)

Train

Windsor and Eton Riverside (6 min walk)
Windsor and Eton Central (10 min walk)