Blue brick diapering, exposed timber framing and a large public open space offer different perspectives in Winkfield Row. Architecture enthusiasts can compare building styles and periods; for time outdoors, Locks Ride Recreation Ground is a specific point of reference.
Historic Houses in Detail
The Winkfield Row Conservation Area was designated on 13 December 2005. Spring Cottage is a brick house dating from 1869, with blue brick diapering and a date plaque. The geometric diamond pattern makes the brickwork itself an architectural detail; the plaque adds its own date marker. Those who enjoy looking at form and materials in buildings will find the construction date, building material and façade detail all brought together in one house.
White Cottage has a different focus: its timber frame has brick infill and a brick extension. Its construction period spans the 16th to the 20th century. The timber frame, infill and extension can be viewed as distinct building elements; at the same time, the dating spans several centuries rather than a single construction year. The large house Winkfield Row, Ronans, dates from the early 18th century and was largely remodelled in the early 19th century.
The comparison offers different perspectives on time: a construction year for Spring Cottage, a long construction period for White Cottage, and the sequence of construction and remodelling for Ronans. The designation date of the Conservation Area refers to something different from the construction and remodelling dates of the individual houses. This makes it possible to distinguish the history of the area from the histories of the individual houses without treating their different dates as equivalent.
Open Space and Cycle Ride
Locks Ride Recreation Ground is a large public open space on Forest Road in Winkfield Row. It covers approximately 32,942 square metres. Its focus differs from that of the houses: instead of façades, materials and construction periods, the emphasis here is on public open space. This provides a specific point of reference alongside the architectural details for anyone interested in open spaces. Converted, that is approximately 3.3 hectares—an easy-to-grasp measure of the size of the public open space.
Carnation Hall first received a Green Flag award in 2008. In the 2024 edition of the Annual Family Cycle Ride, the ride started and finished at Carnation Hall on Chavey Down Road in Winkfield Row. The free, 10-mile circular ride followed country roads through Winkfield and Warfield. Ride marshals, a “Cycle Angel” and first-aid support accompanied it. These details relate to the 2024 edition; check current event dates before travelling for the ride. Ten miles is approximately 16 kilometres; as a circular ride, this refers to the total route length, not just the distance to a turning point.
Discover more destinations: Winkfield, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Binfield, Bracknell.
For the broader travel overview: Bracknell Forest.
