windsor, walton or weybridge?
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I used to live in Weybridge, I loved it would move back tomorrow if I could afford to buy there. The high street had some decent places to eat and drink, quirky shops, nice pubs near the River. The train station is easily accessible, parking is relatively cheap, train to waterloo is about 25 mins. Guildford is not far for a nice place to shop and go out, local villages very pleasant. I would advise against Woking, Walton is ok, don't really know Windsor well enough to comment.
Weybridge is very nice, a class or two above Walton. Trains are fast, with services only stopping at Walton, Surbiton and Waterloo. River acces is fantastic and it still retains a special "village" feel unlike many of the neighbouring towns. You will pay a premium there but you get what you pay for. Prices have stabilised (rises have slowed but never have fallen) over the last couple of years unlike many areas.
I used to live there but moved out of the UK a few years ago. If I moved back, it's the place I would head for.
I used to live there but moved out of the UK a few years ago. If I moved back, it's the place I would head for.
Edited by Silver993tt on Monday 27th September 04:26
I have a house in Windsor and I love the place. It does have tourists, but they are kept to the main thoroughfares and the tepidly average restaurants. There is also Windsor Great park which is wonderful, the river and the transport links are not bad (M4, M3, M25) You can also be in Leicester sq in 1 hour door to door if you live in the centre. Parking is not perfect, but it's not too bad with the permit system and there are a few really nice places to eat/drink. I'm currently living abroad, but when I return, it will be to Windsor.
The jiffle king said:
I have a house in Windsor and I love the place. It does have tourists, but they are kept to the main thoroughfares and the tepidly average restaurants. There is also Windsor Great park which is wonderful, the river and the transport links are not bad (M4, M3, M25) You can also be in Leicester sq in 1 hour door to door if you live in the centre. Parking is not perfect, but it's not too bad with the permit system and there are a few really nice places to eat/drink. I'm currently living abroad, but when I return, it will be to Windsor.
I jest a little as I was born & grew up there! K77 CTR said:
I used to live in Weybridge, I loved it would move back tomorrow if I could afford to buy there. The high street had some decent places to eat and drink, quirky shops, nice pubs near the River. The train station is easily accessible, parking is relatively cheap, train to waterloo is about 25 mins. Guildford is not far for a nice place to shop and go out, local villages very pleasant. I would advise against Woking, Walton is ok, don't really know Windsor well enough to comment.
Any reason against Woking? Just that I have been looking for a flat there, around the station. Seems a nice place, fast train to London, near the M25.Ed5995 said:
Must check out Wokingham...it was completely off my radar. With all due respect to Weybridge folk...is there much going on there? It was desperately quiet on Saturday afternoon.
Wokingham is either a direct 1h10-1h15 to Waterloo, or a short hop to Reading then change on to one of the fast trains to Paddington taking just under an hour total.And not a lot going on either.
GT03ROB said:
Windsor is overpriced, has no parking, full of tourists, barrack town & if it was called South Slough you'd not go near it. Apart from that it's not bad!
Yeah I know, it's got the Thames for walks and boating, The Great Park for picnics, Windsor Castle, decent shops in the old GWR station, a thriving theatre where plays are often pre-shown prior to the West End, some good restaurants, close to the M4 and rail links to London and it's close to LHR in case you work in an indusrtry where you have to travel a lot. I know what you mean, it's s
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RichB said:
GT03ROB said:
Windsor is overpriced, has no parking, full of tourists, barrack town & if it was called South Slough you'd not go near it. Apart from that it's not bad!
Yeah I know, it's got the Thames for walks and boating, The Great Park for picnics, Windsor Castle, decent shops in the old GWR station, a thriving theatre where plays are often pre-shown prior to the West End, some good restaurants, close to the M4 and rail links to London and it's close to LHR in case you work in an indusrtry where you have to travel a lot. I know what you mean, it's st. Weybridge is nice, as long as you can get past the fact the pretty much everyone there has their head so far up their own arse they can see the back of their own teeth. Eating out is pretty good.
Walton is a few steps down the ladder from weybridge, some nice shops there now, and plenty of flats around thanks to all the developements going/gone up. Plus you can always wander past the Aston/Alfa Garage
Windsor is nice, as long as you dont mind all the tourists when you pop in to the high street for a coffee.
What about Hampton Court or Kingston?
Wouldnt touch Staines
Walton is a few steps down the ladder from weybridge, some nice shops there now, and plenty of flats around thanks to all the developements going/gone up. Plus you can always wander past the Aston/Alfa Garage
Windsor is nice, as long as you dont mind all the tourists when you pop in to the high street for a coffee.
What about Hampton Court or Kingston?
Wouldnt touch Staines
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