The presence of one of the Queen's main residences, Windsor Castle, is what lends Berkshire its oft-used name of the Royal County of Berkshire. Being one of the oldest counties in England, Berkshire boasts no shortage of historical monuments to spot. As well as Windsor Castle, Berkshire has the Grade I listed Bisham Abbey Manor House, the ruined remains of medieval Donnington Castle, and, of course, prestigious public school Eton College.
Within the county of Berkshire there are 20 areas and 571 schools.
International airports serving the county of Berkshire are Southampton Airport, Bournemouth Airport, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted & London Southend.
The nearest passport office to the county of Berkshire is Her Majesty’s Passport Office, London,Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PN.