Slough, a town of vitality and tranquility, where history and modernity blend perfectly!
Slough is located in Berkshire, southeast England, about 30 kilometers west of London. It is a well-connected town with a diverse culture. Slough is a place with high ethnic diversity and a rich cultural atmosphere. Slough borders Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire to the south and Buckingham South in Buckinghamshire to the north. Thames Valley University is located here, with abundant teaching resources and complete infrastructure. Here is a detailed guide I have summarized. If it is helpful to you, please remember to follow me!
- Attractions
- Windsor Castle: Located near Slough, it is one of the most important residences of the British royal family and one of the oldest and still-used castles in the world. The castle is magnificent and spectacular, with ornate interiors and beautiful gardens. Ticket price: adults about £28, children about £16.
- Shopping center: Located on Slough High Street, it is a great place to shop, with a variety of brand stores and restaurants. Shopping here can meet the needs of different people, and there is no need for tickets.
- Upper Slaughter Village: A typical English village, with old honey-colored stone houses, quiet streets and beautiful countryside scenery. It is only a five-minute drive from Upper Burton. The village is free to enter.
- Lower Slaughter Village: Connected to Upper Slaughter Village by the River Eye, it was once voted one of the ten most beautiful towns in the Cotswolds, and its Copse Hill Road was voted one of the most romantic roads in the UK. It is also free to enter.
- Food
- Fish and chips: A traditional British dish, a piece of fish coated in flour and fried, served with thick potato sticks. Some restaurants add mashed green beans. Price: about £8-15.
- English breakfast: Includes grilled tomatoes, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, and baked beans. Price: about £10-20.
- Sunday roast: A large platter of roast potatoes, roast meat, and roast vegetables. Different meats are served with different sauces, such as beef with horseradish sauce and Yorkshire pudding. The average price per person is £20-30.
- Bedfordshire clanger: A pie made by Bedfordshire housewives for their husbands in the 19th century, with one savory and one sweet filling. Price: about £5-8.
Notes
- Language: The official language of the UK is English, but there are different dialects in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
- Time difference: The UK is in the GMT+0 time zone, which is 8 hours behind Beijing. Please note the time difference between the UK and your home country.
- Consumption: The consumption level in the UK is relatively high. When paying at a restaurant, a 17.5% service charge is usually added. Most shops are open until 19:00 or 20:00 on Thursdays and open normally on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Tax refund: When purchasing goods worth more than £50, you can ask the merchant for a tax refund form. Before leaving the UK airport, please queue up at the red VAT REFUNDS sign to claim your tax refund.