California Country Park

California Country park, far from being situated on the west coast of America is a park and lake which is situated in Finchampstead, near to Wokingham in Berkshire and is run and owned by the Borough council. Back in the 1930's and 1940's, many a day tripper on a "mystery tour" found themselves in Californa Country Park, the entrepreneur who owned it at the time having taken the name from the nearby collection of shops and post office. It must have been quite exotic in its heyday, as one could swim, see racing on the speedway, go boating, visit a small zoo and miniature railway and even dance on a glass dance floor which allegedly contained parts of ...  Read the complete review

It is a little known fact, unless of course you live in the area that there is a small part of California hidden in Berkshire. I am talking about California Country Park which is a lovely large country park that is great for a day out with children. It is run by Wokingham District Council and has about 100 acres of woodland, lakes, play areas and cafeteria. It is very easy to spend a good few hours here without ever hearing your children tell you that they are bored! California Country Park is located in Finchampstead which is just outside Wokingham and about ten miles from Reading. It is well sign posted in Finchampstead and when you get there there are ...  Read the complete review