Staines

In the North-West of Surrey, Staines is situated on the River Thames which is used by ferry companies for summer sailings to Windsor in the west and Hampton Court to the east. An old market town and crossing point, Staines still has an outdoor market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the High Street. It also has two indoor shopping centres as well as the original High Street shops. The Old Town Hall Arts Centre (formerly Staines Town Hall) is used as a venue for various entertainments, workshops and classes.

Egham, 6 miles east of Windsor and adjoining Staines has a local history museum at the Literary Institute in the High Street.

Rich in history of the 13th century, there is a monument to King John at one end of the precinct.




It was in 1215 at Riverside Meadows, Runnymede, Egham that King John signed the Magna Carter.
A memorial was built on the site to commemorate this event.

This attractive countryside area also has a memorial dedicated to President John F. Kennedy and at the top of Cooper's Hill, one to the Air Forces.

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