Title: Visit Silchester: 2026 Travel Guide for Silchester, Reading | Expedia.com [Hotels in Silchester](https://expedia.com/Silchester-Hotels.d6259424.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Silchester](https://expedia.com/Silchester-Vacation-Rentals.d6259424.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Silchester](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Silchester.d6259424.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Silchester](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Silchester.d6259424.Car-Rental-Guide)[Silchester Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Silchester.d6259424.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Silchester ## Travel Guide ![Silchester House, Holly Lane, Silchester, Hampshire, seen from the north. A Tudor Revival house built about 1840.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5664/3b2ff1ca-ab4b-41f3-8a2b-4af54efad8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5664/3b2ff1ca-ab4b-41f3-8a2b-4af54efad8d1.jpg) by [Andy Potter](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6997) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Silchester House, Holly Lane, Silchester, Hampshire, seen from the north. A Tudor Revival house built about 1840.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5664/3b2ff1ca-ab4b-41f3-8a2b-4af54efad8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5664/3b2ff1ca-ab4b-41f3-8a2b-4af54efad8d1.jpg) by [Andy Potter](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6997) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Silchester Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6259424) - Silchester Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Silchester ![The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa Farnham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34344/8245c463_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa Farnham Seale Farnham England Book a stay at this spa hotel in Farnham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) The staff are amazing and just a lovely stay. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=34344&PinnedHotelID=34344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259424) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=34344&PinnedHotelID=34344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259424) ![Village Hotel Bracknell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70920000/70918600/70918505/5dce5353_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Bracknell Bagshot Road Bracknell England $63 nightly $76 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Bracknell. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (744 reviews) Staff good Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=70918505&PinnedHotelID=70918505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259424) ![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 $86 nightly $103 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Very clean and perfect location Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259424) [See all 1,654 properties in Silchester](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026®ionId=6259424) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![HQ Aparthotel Farnborough](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3963500/3963451/bfa5493b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HQ Aparthotel Farnborough 2 Victoria Road Farnborough England Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Farnborough. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews) I always enjoy staying here. Conveniently located for shops transport, etc. The staff are really very nice. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Farnborough-Hotels-SACO-Aparthotel-Farnborough.h3963451.Hotel-Information) ![Willow Court Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18690000/18689500/18689487/c91d3a25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Willow Court Farm Oakley Green Road, Berkshire Windsor England Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® Windsor and Windsor Castle ... 10/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews) We loved it here! So well fitted out, snug beds for the kids, excellent play area and animals to see. Would 100% recommend Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Windsor-Hotels-Willow-Court-Farm.h18689487.Hotel-Information) ![PREMIER SUITES Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15864200/15864193/13cd384e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PREMIER SUITES Reading Minster Court Reading England Stay at this aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oracle and John Lewis Reading are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews) Excellent location . Pleasant staff. Clean but the room has a weird chemical smell . The bedroom is very small while the living area is unnecessarily big !! The lift was out order throughout our 9-day stay . Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Hotels-PREMIER-SUITES-Reading.h15864193.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Silchester](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6259424&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Silchester hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6259424&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21)[Feb 20 - Feb 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6259424&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6259424&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22)[Feb 21 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6259424&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6259424&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6259424&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The home of the Royals! URZ! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5664/a172a1ab-3303-49dd-a376-0b94549d8715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madejski Stadium Catch an event at Madejski Stadium during your trip to Reading. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the lively festivals in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Madejski-Stadium-Reading.d6083951.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oracle featuring interior views and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083965/ba74ac61-1ebe-40e8-91a3-b64602ae68fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oracle Tap out a tune on the baby grand piano, watch your kids have fun in the play complex and sample the international cuisine in this urban mall. [](https://expedia.com/Oracle-Reading-City-Centre.d6083965.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reading Museum and Town Hall which includes interior views, theater scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083961/56ea55cc-6ecd-45a6-a186-da47e9ca1ab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reading Museum and Town Hall Marvel at a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and inspect the artifacts from the Roman town Calleva Atrebatum in this enchanting structure. [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Museum-And-Town-Hall-Reading-City-Centre.d6083961.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reading Abbey Ruins featuring a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083969/032bfdd7-1375-49a2-8fd2-5adacff642f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reading Abbey Ruins Gaze up at the surviving arches, windows and stone walls of a 12th-century abbey in the heart of rolling green parkland. [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Abbey-Ruins-Reading-City-Centre.d6083969.Vacation-Attraction) ![Forbury Gardens which includes autumn leaves and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083935/f1b61133-45c1-4999-855a-5aebfddcbade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forbury Gardens See the Maiwand Lion war monument and gaze at the water feature in this charming park in the heart of Reading. [](https://expedia.com/Forbury-Gardens-Reading-City-Centre.d6083935.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Reading Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Reading, during your trip to Reading. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Reading-Reading.d6084009.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/509407/05a0e319-4c28-4608-9a62-06bbd90d15d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets $67 per traveler **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-windsor-resort-tickets.a509407.activity-details) ![Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour with Lunch Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169889/09663425-2a1a-4f67-a895-3104472e7590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London $110 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/windsor-castle.a169889.activity-details) ![young boy poses next to Lego Pirate at Lego Land in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169894/b52f8731-dd1f-457a-ba58-463307013177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Legoland® Windsor with Roundtrip Transportation $108 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-windsor-with-roundtrip-transportation.a169894.activity-details) ![Discover Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/580765/edc6e599-1baf-4d1e-bc3c-66d970dffcff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day trip to Windsor, Oxford & Stonehenge from London $122 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-to-windsor.a580765.activity-details) ![Windsor Castle visit in London ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/327632/923d83bf-9924-4e50-95d1-c5591746c8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windsor Castle Half-Day Tour with London Eye & Buckingham Palace Options $133 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/windsor-castle-half-day-tour-with-london-eye-buckingham-palace-options.a327632.activity-details) ![St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in the morning ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/518986/8d7f47c5-0cdc-428d-a0c0-9b038f3fb70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Extended Visit to Windsor Castle & Stonehenge $122 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/extended-visit-to-windsor-castle-stonehenge.a518986.activity-details) [See all activities in Silchester](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Silchester.d6259424.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Silchester ![Kennet & Avon Canal featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024150/40630f39-77e2-4ef5-ac97-d30cdb06220f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Reading ![The Vyne National Trust Hampshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084986/0e22680e-a6e7-4758-a44a-b630816bc706.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Barry Skeates](https://www.flickr.com/people/31059504@N08) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Tadley ![Aldermaston Manor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5664/cddbd6b9-6eb5-49fb-8606-9400dac4fc14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aldermaston ![Bench at Mortimer Common. This bench adjacent to the common is a convenient place to sit and eat ones lunch and contemplate the view of the church opposite. The bench commemorates ...? 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