Welcome to Maidenhead Shoppers Guide
This guide has been produced by Maidenhead TOWN CENTRE MANAGEMENT - A Partnership Initiative
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead with Maidenhead and District Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome to Maidenhead
Maidenhead is a friendly and vibrant town near the River Thames, with a long history dating back to the 12th century. The settlement took the name of Maidenhythe in 1926, from the new wharf or hythe that was erected alongside the wooden bridge, which provided the first Thames crossing on the main London-to-Bristol road.
The expansion of the town began with the coming of the railway, and it grew substantially until today it is a significant town in the heart of the Thames Valley and home to many local and international businesses and, of course great shops!
A Choice of more than 300 shops
Maidenhead offers a range of more than 300 large and small shops, from the well know names you would expect, to the many small local shops that you'll just love to discover. From flowers to furniture, from footware to food, all your needs are catered for. What's more, its all in one convenient, compact location, which blends the old and new, from a pedestrianised High Street and adjoining traditional streets, to Nicholsons Centre, a modern shopping mall.
Easy Access
Whether you arrive by car, train, bus, cycle or on foot, you'l find the town centre easily accessible. There are more than 3,000 car parking spaces, a rail station, and several bus stops, all conveniently situated in the town centre, as well as cycle parking.
The needs of disabled drivers are catered for with designated parking bays, both on-street, and in the car parks.
The SHOPMOBILITY service, located in Nicholsons Centre car park, will be pleased to help the less mobile visitor, who requires a wheelchair or scooter.
Relax.....Take a break
Do you fancy a swim, a workout, or a game of badminton? Then visit the Magnet Leisure Centre, with a creche open to shoppers.
If you prefer a game of tenpin bowling, the Superbowl is next door.
If you'r more of an outdoor person, why not take a short walk down to Maidenhead Bridge, Where you can enjoy the views, and a pleasant stroll along the River Thames? Or if you prefer, stay in the town centre and explore The Green Way, an interesting footpath walk from Cookham to Bray, that passes through the centre of Maidenhead.
You may simply want to meet friends and enjoy a relaxed morning coffee, a spot of lunch, or an evening meal or drink, in one of the many restaurants, cafe-bars, or pubs in the town centre. There's so many to choose from, you'l be spoiled for choice.
There's Always Something Different Happening
Entertainment and events are staged at various times throughout the year in the town centre. Look out for details. Or why not visit the covered Market, open Tuesday to Saturday, and pick up a bargain?
A Clean and Safe Environment
So that you can enjoy your visits to the town, great care is taken to ensure that the streets are kept clean and tidy at all times. You can also feel safe in the knowledge that the town centre is covered by 24-hour Closed Circuit Television and a Community Radio Network.
A Town Committed to Customer Service
Maidenhead takes great pride in offering our visitors the highest standards of Customer Service. A Service Excellence Award scheme is promoted throughout the Town Centre, which visitors can use to nominate a business or organisation, that provides a level of service over and above that normally expected.
If you would like to make a nomination, just pick up a for from any Town Centre outlet, or telephone Richard Nash, Town Centre Manager on 01628 796128.
Alternatively EMail richardnash@maidenhead.co.uk