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Town and civil parish in Berkshire, England
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Bracknell is a town of 83,000 people (2016) in Berkshire.
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Iron Age hill fort, remains of banks and ditches
A large arts centre in a former mansion. It has art galleries and studios, The Wilde Theatre, a small cinema, and extensive grounds with guided paths.
A large indoor water park, with five flumes, rapids, a pirate ship, a lazy river and spa pools.
A large hotel with many amenities, including Wi-Fi, a car park, and a swimming pool. It has wheelchair accessible rooms.
A large, new shopping centre in the middle of Bracknell. Has many chain stores and restaurants. There is also a cinema.
The Peel Centre is the older shopping centre in Bracknell. It has many shops that aren't in The Lexicon and another cinema. It is cheaper to park at the Peel Centre than at the Lexicon, so the car park can fill quickly.
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By car
The nearest motorway is the A329(M), which connects with the M4 at Junction 10. The M3 is connected to the town by the A322. Being a 'New Town', Bracknell has wide roads that reach the centre of town.
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