Maidenhead has a flying saucer. No, really. The Maidenhead Waterways project includes a weird, round, concrete structure that locals call “the UFO.” It’s just a pumping station. But it looks like it’s about to beam up the nearest dog walker.
Then there’s the Thames Path. It runs right through town. You can walk from the high street to a riverside pub in five minutes. Along the way, you might spot a heron stealing chips from a picnic. Nature is rude here.
And the bridge? The Maidenhead Railway Bridge is a Bazalgette masterpiece. It has the widest brick arches in the world. They’re so famous that they inspired the design of the Royal Albert Hall. Yes, Maidenhead has bragging rights over a concert venue.
