berkshire, hampshire, surrey ed.
a list of spots that actually feel like something. some are free, some can be free and some cost a little. all of these places are made by good company and all are good for picnics, walks, a couple hours, a whole evening, a smoke, a drink, a kiss or an argument. it's hard living somewhere your whole life, you can't find the places that feel anymore. so here are a list of places & spaces for you to make moments and memories in.
* = free :)
boiler room,
guildford.
independent music venue with cheap gigs, cool events, karaoke, gamers lounges and workshops for creative people. i went to a new years event there and it was the nicest, most gorgeous night ever. drinks are a liiiiitle expensive, but it is independent so...
GU1 4LS.
frosts folly*,
bracknell.
very pretty flower meadow, perfect for watching sunsets and having picnics with nice people. spent a whole summer there with my best friends- only really nice in the summer, and big open car park for skating.
RG42 6EN.
eversley barn antiques and farm*,
eversley.
adorable shop full of old records, comics, clothes, decor...
behind the church next door is a very nice farm that you can sit in, walk in, see animals and sit with people. i got a nintendo switch and spent a lot of time with a good friend, lying in the sun and playing animal crossing there. i miss you sasha if you're reading.
RG27 0PX.
everyman theatre,
wokingham.
retro-styled cinema with very cool showings and sofas rather then seats. the staff are super lovely and come over and take your popcorn orders which was sick. cool bar with nice cocktails. little bit pricey but coolest movie-going experience and went with my pretty girlfriend.
https://www.everymancinema.com/wokingham
RG40 2FE.
almeida theatre,
london.
this west-end venue hosts free performances of all their new shows for
under 25s, from classic plays to musicals- saorise ronan just performed here. i'm going to see spring awakening here soon, i'm gassed.
N1 1TA.
farnborough aiport viewing point*,
farnborough.
off the A323 Fleet road, there is a bridge that takes you to a perfect view of the airport. cool at night and at sunset- nice river to walk by with lots of house boats on it. bring good people.
odiham castle*, hook.
old, ruined castle with very pretty riverside walk up to it. cornfields to explore and sunsets to be seen. sometimes there's sunflowers, went on the best first date of my life here <3.
RG29 1HG.
white lion antiques,
hartley wintney.
multi-floored vintageand antique store with cute little cafe. staff are super lovely- nice to take your family to because you should hang with them more. takes an hour or so to browse and nice even if you don't buy anything.
https://www.thewhitelionantiques.co.uk/
RG27 8AE.
farnham maltings,
farnham.
very cool concert venue that also hosts cinema screenings and cheap creative workshops (think rug making, pottery...). i saw my very first concert here, it was a genesis tribute band with my dad.
GU9 7QR.
watts gallery and artist village,
farnham.
very peaceful and quiet gallery and grounds- super grand and pretty artwork with many different exhibits. has a tearoom and very pretty gift shop. this didn't feel like it was in guildford, so i liked it a lot.
https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/
GU3 1DQ.
UG car park/skate spot*,
farnborough.
i actually don't skate but my girlfriend does and she has spent a lot of her summer days here skating with cool people. skate jams with games and cool music are organised semi-regularly but you might need to dig a bit to find them.
GU14 7TE.
sunflower field*,
dogmersfield.
this place is an enigma. i found it on a random drive, didn't know where i was, and it is the prettiest field ever. easy to park by and walk through and maybe (maybe!) take a sunflower from. i could not tell you where it is, but that's part of the fun. drive around dogmersfield in the summer and you'll find it.