Cookham

Cookham is situated on the River Thames between towns of Maidenhead and Marlow. The village is famous for being the home of the artist Stanley Spencer.

By train

Cookham station is at the a branch line that runs to Marlow from Maidenhead which is at a junction with the main London Paddington — Reading line.

• Cookham Railway Station

  address: Cookham Rise
  Trains link Cookham with Maidenhead every hour.

By foot

It is about 1 hour walk along the river from Maidenhead.

By foot — that's a small place.

• Stanley Spencer Gallery

  phone: +44 1628 471885
  address: The Kings Hall, High Street
  A small gallery devoted to Stanley Spencer, a distinguished English painter. Albeit it's small, it's still known as the largest collection of his works on display at any one time.

• Holy Trinity ChurchA parish church mostly built in the 12th century. In the Churchyard besides it there is a memorial stone to the Sir Stanley Spencer.

• Cookham BridgeThis iron bridge was opened in 1867. It was depicted in Stanley Spencer's Swan Upping at Cookham painting.

Have a walk along the shores and islands of the River Thames:

• Cookham LockOne of the routes starts from Odney Lane near the gallery, then goes via bridge to Formosa Island, then to Cookham Lock Island and finishes at the lock.

• Cookham Reach Sailing ClubAnother route is to W of the bridge towards a sailing club.

• The Ferry

  address: Sutton Road
  A nice pub and a restaurant overlooking the Cookham Bridge and the river moorings.

• The Bel and Dragon

  address: High Street
  Yet another cosy pub and a restaurant close to the gallery.

• Spice Merchant Cookham

  address: High Street
  Reportedly a good Indian restaurant.

• The Bel and DragonThey are also offering some en-suite rooms to stay.

Walk along the River Thames either to Maidenhead or to Marlow.