Author: Chris Bristow

Maudsley Memorial Garden

The Maudsley Memorial Garden, dedicated to Alderman John Baker Maudsley CBE, features a fountain and a seating area. Imported stone pays homage to Maudsley’s Yorkshire origins.

Amphitheatre

A new Amphitheatre area, a part of the York Stream renovation project, is situated near Maidenhead High Street and Chapel Arches, offering amphitheatre seating.

St Luke’s Church

St. Luke’s Church is a mid-Victorian building, just north of the centre of Maidenhead.

St Joseph’s Church

The opening ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Portsmouth, the Right Rev Dr Virtue, on 18th December 1884.

Kidwells Park

Kidwells Park, spanning 3 hectares near Maidenhead, was gifted by Mayor J.D.M. Pearce in 1890. It has earned a Green Flag since 2012 for its quality. Recent updates include a new pedestrian crossing and a waterfall feature added in 2011, enhancing accessibility and the park’s aesthetic appeal.

Desborough Park

On the outskirts of Maidenhead, near Cox Green lies Desborough Park and within it features the sculpture of Flora’s Garden

Sir Nicholas Winton statue

A statue honoring Sir Nicholas Winton, a resident of Pinkneys Green, stands at Maidenhead Railway Station, unveiled by Theresa May in 2010. Winton is celebrated for smuggling hundreds of children from Czechoslovakia during World War II. He is also commemorated with a garden in Oaken Grove and buried in Braywick Cemetery.

Maidenhead Thicket in Winter

Maidenhead Thicket is a huge area near Pinkneys Green and it is owned by the National Trust and all open to the public all year around.

Maidenhead Bridge all lit up

Maidenhead Bridge in all its glory with the new lighting making for some beautiful reflections in the River Thames.