A day out exploring the fascinating heritage of The Royal Landscape is both exciting and educational. Every century has left its mark on the landscape, from Saxon times through to the present day.

One of the most interesting areas to explore is the southern shore of Virginia Water lake. This artificial lake ws created in the 18th Century, under William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. The famous cascade (a short walk from Virginia Water car park) dates from that time, although in fact there had been an earlier cascade a little further west, on a previous pondhead which collapsed.

Thomas Sandby, the renowned topographical draughtsman, worked under George III further designing the landscape, and the Leptis Magna ruins were installed by George IV in 1818 - they remain to this day and are well worth a visit.

Walk further round the south shore and you will be able to look across to the site of the Chinese fishing temple - one of the most elaborate adornments to the lake shore. A mandarin yacht also plied the waters to add to the exotic effect.

In the 1930s and 1940 The Savill Garden and Valley Gardens were established, continuing the grand landscaping tradition. In 2006, the award winning Savill Building was completed, representing the first major twenty-first century addition to the landscape.

• A day out in the country
• A gardener's paradise
• Walking and Running
• Picnics
• Cycling and Roller Blading
• Exploring the Heritage
• Fishing
• Flying Model Aircraft
• Horse Riding
• Children's Play Area
• The Gallery at The Savill Building
• Eating at The Savill Building
• Shopping at The Savill Building

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