Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor and Maidenhead is an administrative district in Berkshire that covers a large area with both urban centers and rural countryside. The River Thames flows through the northeastern section and shapes the geography of the region.

The district was created in 1974 when several former administrative areas merged, and it soon after gained royal borough status. This reorganization brought together two significant towns into one administrative unit.

The area is deeply connected to royal heritage, visible in its place names and how land is used and protected. Walking through, you encounter reminders of this link to the monarchy in historic buildings and carefully maintained green spaces.

The area is well connected to London by road and rail, with easy access to major airports in the region. Visitors benefit from a well-developed transport network that makes getting around straightforward.

The area contains significant green spaces managed by the Crown and the National Trust that give the landscape its distinctive character. These protected areas form the backbone of open space throughout the district.

Location: Berkshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Maidenhead

Website: http://rbwm.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.46667,-0.66667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02