Slough is often described as a ‘fusion of different cultures’, an urban town, buzzing with vitality.
It is also a place of surprises, with many parks, open spaces and waterways to complement the urban feel of the town.
The town has a strong and growing reputation in the region for leisure facilities, shopping and public events.
The modern town centre is compact and vibrant with the High Street stretching for over a mile. Supported by three indoor shopping complexes and containing many of the major retailers such as Allders, Marks and Spencer, Next, TK Maxx, Gap, Boots, WH Smith and numerous other local, independent and specialist shops, the town centre provides a strong ‘offer’ as a shopping destination.
The spacious piazza within the High Street is fully pedestrianised. There are more than 200 shops, restaurants and pubs. The diverse cultures of Slough offer an extensive choice of cafés and restaurants.
The Town Square, a vibrant venue for music and arts shows, has been upgraded to make it a more suitable venue for the increasing number of community-based events that enliven the town.
The town benefits from a multiplex cinema, ice arena, tennis centre, a number of council-owned and private health clubs as well as numerous other sporting facilities. There are also a number of top class golf courses nearby.
Slough also has The Centre, a regional exhibition venue that hosts conferences and exhibitions and is home to numerous entertainment events. The Centre has an established comedy club and recently hosted the Commonwealth Games rhythmic gymnastics championships.
With excellent road, rail and bus links and more than 3,500 parking spaces in the town centre, people from around the region are choosing to come to Slough.
Slough offers healthy living, prosperity and variety. Slough is easily accessible and is fast becoming people’s first choice to visit, locate and work.
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