What's in Slough?
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Pubs and restaurants
Slough’s dining scene reflects its multicultural community, with a rich mix of flavours from around the world. You’ll find popular local pubs like ‘The Red Cow’ for a classic pint, while restaurants such as ‘Chor Bazaarr Restaurant & Bar’ serve up multi-cultural-inspired dishes, and ‘Renaizance’ delivers authentic Indian cuisine. For a more casual bite, the High Street offers a variety of cafes and fast-food options, alongside well-loved chains.
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Shopping
The Observatory and Queensmere shopping centres form the heart of Slough’s retail area, with high-street brands, supermarkets, and independent shops. Weekly markets offer fresh produce, clothing, and home goods, while nearby Windsor and Uxbridge expand shopping choices with premium and boutique stores.
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Health and fitness
Residents have access to a range of gyms, sports clubs, and leisure centres, including Salt Hill Activity Centre for bowling, trampolining and soft play, and Absolutely Fitness for a comprehensive gym experience. The surrounding area boasts scenic walking routes like Black Park and Langley Park, perfect for runners, cyclists, and nature lovers.
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Entertainment
Slough is a short trip from the historic charm and cultural attractions of Windsor, but it has plenty of its own entertainment, from watersports at the Liquid Leisure Wake Park in the warmer months to live performances at The Curve arts centre. Seasonal festivals, community events, and nearby theme parks, including Legoland Windsor, add to the fun.
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Education
The town offers a variety of well-rated primary and secondary schools, as well as grammar schools in nearby towns such as Burnham and Langley. Upton Court Grammar School and Herschel Grammar School are particularly sought after. For higher education, Slough College and proximity to universities in Reading, London, and Brunel provide strong options.
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Transport
Slough’s greatest strength is its connectivity. The Elizabeth Line provides direct services to central London, while Great Western Railway offers fast trains to Paddington in under 20 minutes. The M4, M25, and Heathrow Airport are also within easy reach, making it ideal for both commuters and frequent travellers
Haslams and our community
Haslams is proud to have supported Sonning CofE School for a number of years. You may have spotted us at their Easter trail or the Christmas Fayre! We have also hosted events for the alumni of Reading Blue Coat School in our Central Reading office. Our former Executive Chairman Steve Woodford is an Old Blue himself!
Fun fact
Sonning was described by author Jerome K. Jerome as “the most fairy-like nook on the whole river” in his novel ‘Three Men in a Boat’.
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Haslams Estate Agents
We are leading local estate agents, offering unrivalled market expertise for those looking to buy or rent in Sonning. Our head office is situated in Reading town centre, but we offer our services across Berkshire for those looking to move home.
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