Title: Thatcham Travel Guide: Best of Thatcham, England Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Thatcham](https://expedia.co.uk/Thatcham-Hotels.d6053716.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Thatcham](https://expedia.co.uk/Thatcham-Holiday-Rentals.d6053716.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Thatcham](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Thatcham.d6053716.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Thatcham Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Thatcham.d6053716.Car-Hire-Guide)[Thatcham Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Thatcham.d6053716.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Thatcham Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Leonardo Scatena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/09c16bed843cd3b626714d6fd67973a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Leonardo Scatena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/09c16bed843cd3b626714d6fd67973a7.jpg) ![Photo by Katie Curtis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d1421f3d48661f4ac2d7fc40ed041f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Katie Curtis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d1421f3d48661f4ac2d7fc40ed041f0d.jpg) ![Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d6a6c4969cf14ad21eab5a97c29c5a02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d6a6c4969cf14ad21eab5a97c29c5a02.jpg) ![Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ac9cedaf9c68e19a2b16ffe17bf4f832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ac9cedaf9c68e19a2b16ffe17bf4f832.jpg) ![Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e3d9eea5ac6dbb63169ba6f92eb9ecdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e3d9eea5ac6dbb63169ba6f92eb9ecdf.jpg) ## Visit Thatcham Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Thatcham - Top Holiday Rentals in Thatcham ![Regency Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/430200/430154/f176366c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Regency Park Hotel Bowling Green Road, Thatcham, England £72 25 Sept - 26 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thatcham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre and Bedlam ... 8/10 Very Good! (705 reviews) "Nice 20m pool. Lovely room." Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F09%2F2025&endDate=26%2F09%2F2025&selected=430154&PinnedHotelID=430154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053716) ![pentahotel Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5138/7e8099f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pentahotel Reading Oxford Road, Reading, England £65 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) "Friendly staff. Very quiet" Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053716) ![Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/79100/79021/475fd192_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa Milton Common, Nr, Thame, England £97 9 Oct - 10 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Thame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) "Property is a bit of a maze, a few more internal directions needed. Pool area a bit cramped. Meal ‘deal’ option was not adequately explained which led to confusion at checkout. Evening meal tables could have had table cloths so as to take away the ‘canteen’ feel. Staff were however overall ..." 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We stayed to go to the reading festiabl and it was brilliantly located 10 min walk to the train station. And abouve a mall wirh so many shops and parking!! Will definitely be staying here again." Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-PREMIER-SUITES-Reading.h15864193.Hotel-Information) ![The Bear ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108880000/108877300/108877296/ccd18d3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bear 1 High St, Marlborough, England Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ... 5/10 (4 reviews) "Nice & clean" Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marlborough-Hotels-The-Bear.h108877296.Hotel-Information) ![SACO Reading - Castle Crescent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11742800/11742792/e2f6e5a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SACO Reading - Castle Crescent 2-12 Castle Crescent, Reading, England Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nirvana Spa and Hexagon ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (133 reviews) "Email has bugs, no reply. Colleagues are helpful in phone calls." 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Savour the area's bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Showground-Thatcham.d553248635997928257.Attraction) #### 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park Bring your family to 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Thatcham. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/4-Kingdoms-Adventure-Park-Thatcham.d6280836.Attraction) #### Greenham Common You can find out about the history of Thatcham with a stop at Greenham Common. Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greenham-Common-Thatcham.d6083939.Attraction) #### The Living Rainforest Visit the native and exotic animals who live at The Living Rainforest during your trip to Thatcham. Discover the cosy cafes in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Living-Rainforest-Thatcham.d6280748.Attraction) #### Downe House School Enjoy the student vibe at Downe House School as part of your travels around Thatcham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Downe-House-School-Thatcham.d553248635997933738.Attraction) #### Newbury and Crookham Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Thatcham at Newbury and Crookham Golf Club. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury-And-Crookham-Golf-Club-Thatcham.d6260347.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Let me introduce the ...Majestic Highclere Castle the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Grantham.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47437901/184b4aba-85c0-4083-b3ca-a8f6ec298dc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Guided FullDay Downton Abbey Tour £895 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guided-fullday-downton-abbey-tour.a47437901.activity-details) ![Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2510059/0c740a80-f79a-4d98-89ef-7c1dee3c2424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/basingstoke-ifly-indoor-skydiving-experience-2-flights-certificate.a2510059.activity-details) ![Gin Cocktail Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1885468/50ae3826-2d7f-4309-927e-f18a0a494581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-cocktail-masterclass-and-tour.a1885468.activity-details) [See all activities in Thatcham](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Thatcham.d6053716.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Thatcham 3.9 Guest rating 5 - Excellent 7 4 - Good 9 3 - Okay 3 2 - Disappointing 2 1 - Terrible 1 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Nature Discovery Centre is a great site with varied walks around several lakes. Good cafe and outdoor seating. Shaw House at Newbury was a great find, lots of history and English Civil war re-enactments. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller We didn't go to go site seeing we were visiting family. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Thatcham is fine for a small town - i lived there forn20byears so knew my way around. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller It was convenient for our visits to 2 places in Thatcham. ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveller It was clean adequate but not that interesting. ## Cities near Thatcham ![Newbury which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/296000/296888-Berkshire.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newbury [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury.dx5644) ![Kennet & Avon Canal which includes a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/296000/296891-Berkshire.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Reading [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reading.dx5664) ![Photo "Yattendon" by Graham Horn (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/6869a762fe262cbb0fb4b38321661386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Yattendon [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yattendon.dx177965) ![Photo "Newtown" by Tim Booth (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/82e7aa9252f7d1ce73b69dc1293a5535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tim Booth](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1228) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Newtown [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown.dx6084873) - Cities near Thatcham - Places of interest [Newbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury.dx5644)[Reading](https://expedia.co.uk/Reading.dx5664)[Yattendon](https://expedia.co.uk/Yattendon.dx177965)[Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown.dx6084873)[Tadley](https://expedia.co.uk/Tadley.dx6084986)[Chieveley](https://expedia.co.uk/Chieveley.dx6124777)[Kingsclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingsclere.dx6257719)[Midgham](https://expedia.co.uk/Midgham.dx6257895)[Compton](https://expedia.co.uk/Compton.dx3000011869)[Stanford Dingley](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Dingley.dx3000383470)[Ecchinswell](https://expedia.co.uk/Ecchinswell.dx3000387929)[Baughurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Baughurst.dx3000388923)[Beedon](https://expedia.co.uk/Beedon.dx3000434706) - [Newbury Showground](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Showground-Thatcham.d553248635997928257.Attraction) - [4 Kingdoms Adventure Park](https://expedia.co.uk/4-Kingdoms-Adventure-Park-Thatcham.d6280836.Attraction) - [The Living Rainforest](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Living-Rainforest-Thatcham.d6280748.Attraction) - 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