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This beautiful old village lies in the thickly wooded Cliveden Reach of the Thames, a fine stretch of water that begins at Cookham Lock. The area is widely known for the quaint ceremony of Swan Upping. This is when the Royal Swankeeper catches the new cygnets, and claims ownership on behalf of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, this is a colourful ceremony, it attracts visitors from all over and, taking place in late July means that children can attend.
Cookham is a popular haunt of Artists, it has links with Sir Stanley Spencer and was his home until his death in 1959. Look closely at any number of his paintings and you can see how well he used the fine countryside around Cookham as a backdrop for his many subjects. One of Sir Stanley's finest paintings is of the Swan Upping ceremony.
This is an area that is awash with attractive old properties, some of which date from the 14th-century. One of the oldest buildings is the church of The Holy Trinity, built in the 12th-century. In spite of restoration work from different periods the church remains largely Norman with a fine Perpendicular tower. The interior of the church is serene and beautiful, it contains many reminders of an ancient past and shows several interesting brasses and monuments.
Here in Cookham old and new blend harmoniously together, Cookham has modern shopping facilities and some handsome new developments. Fortunately though, it has lost none of its charm and continues as a favoured Thames riverside resort attracting visitors at every season of the year. Add town to favourites
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All attractions in CookhamAll attractions in BerkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in Cookham |  The Chequers InnKiln Lane, Wooburn Common, Nr. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE)
Steeped in history, the Chequers Inn, built in the 17th century, is full of charm and style. Oak posts and beams, flagstone floors - snug on a winter's evening, bright and sunny on a summer's day. ...
More info and book online.. Price from £82.00 |  | The Inn On The GreenThe Old Cricket Common, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction W)
Stylish country hotel restaurant and bar with decadently designed rooms, superb food and service. New Canadian hot-tub. Just 40 minutes to London, 20 minutes to Heathrow, near Marlow, Maidenhead, W...
More info and book online.. Price from £90.00 |  | Grovefield House HotelTaplow Common Rd, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SE)
The Grovefield House Hotel is an Edwardian Country House nestled in 7 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel offers 40 bedrooms including four-posters, half testers and our award winning Hamiltons ...
More info and book online.. Price from £75.00 |  |  Taplow House Hotel & RestaurantBerry Hill, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead & Slough, Windsor, Berkshire, England (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)
An elegant Georgian country house hotel in 6 acres of beautiful grounds with a personal feel and friendly welcome. Relax, unwind and enjoy. Ideally located just minutes from Slough, Maidenhead, Windso...
More info and book online.. Price from £90.00 |  | The Thames HotelRay Mead Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)
Warm and friendly privately owned three star hotel with suburb riverviews, popular bar, great food and service. Thirty three en-suite bedrooms, fully serviced and equipped with FREE ADSL broadband. ...
More info and book online.. Price from £50.00 |
More Cookham hotels...Nearby travel help| Cookham Station | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) | | Bourne End Station | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N) | | M40 Junction 3 | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction N) | | A404(M) Junction 9A | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S) | | London Heathrow Airport | (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE) | | Cookham to London | (25.3 miles, 40.7 km, direction E) | | London Luton Airport | (26.2 miles, 42.2 km, direction NE) |
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