Historic houses · South East England
The Hinds Head
In or near Holyport.
The Hinds Head — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nigel Cox — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidenhead · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Hinds Head, the nearest railway station is Maidenhead, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SL6 2AF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Hinds Head is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Hind's Head is a historic pub located in Bray, Berkshire, originally established in the 1400s. Known for its Michelin-starred menu, it offers a unique dining experience with a focus on traditional British cuisine, creatively reimagined by renowned chef Heston Blumenthal.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hind's Head is a gastropub in Bray, Berkshire, England. Dating from the 15th century, the building was converted into a restaurant in the 1920s. In 2004, it was purchased by the chef Heston Blumenthal, the owner of another Bray restaurant, the Fat Duck. Unlike the molecular gastronomy of the Fat Duck, the Hind's Head serves traditional British cuisine such as Lancashire hotpot, steak and kidney pudding, Scotch eggs and Eton mess. It was awarded a Michelin star in 2013.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Hind's Head dates from the 15th century. It retains elements of its earlier eras, including an open fireplace. The Hind's Head was later taken over by a brewery. Prince Philip returned in 1963 along with a party of fifty guests, including Elizabeth, Prince Charles, the Princess Royal and King Olav V of Norway. Diana, Princess of Wales, dined with her sons Princes William and Harry, after visiting them while they were staying at Eton College. 's egg.]] The chef Heston Blumenthal, the owner of the nearby Fat Duck restaurant, purchased the Hind's Head in 2004. He bought the premises to use the car parking and offices for the Fat Duck. As of 2007, the Hind's Head was serving up to 250…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5082, -0.7021
- District
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parish
- Bray
- Postcode
- SL6 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidenhead
- Phone
- 01628 626 151
- Nearest railway station
- Maidenhead — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday Lunch 12pm - 2:30pm, Dinner 6pm - 9pm; Saturday Lunch 12pm - 3pm, Dinner 5pm - 9pm; Sunday Lunch 12pm - 3pm, Dinner 5pm - 8:30pm
- Official site
- www.hindsheadbray.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7739721 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Hind's Head (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hinds Head?
- The Hinds Head is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL6 2AF), in the parish of Bray.
- What is The Hinds Head?
- The Hinds Head — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hinds Head?
- The nearest railway station is Maidenhead, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL6 2AF.
- Is The Hinds Head a listed building?
- The Hinds Head is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is The Hinds Head a protected site?
- Yes — The Hinds Head is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Hinds Head?
- The nearest railway station is Maidenhead, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL6 2AF.