Eton is possibly the most quintessentially British place imaginable. When we first walked round this quaint lil town, we were surprised to see a wedding taking place on a Wednesday afternoon, or so we thought. Turns out, Eton boys wear three piece suits and dickie bows on a daily basis. Yes, we felt severely under dressed. We popped into the Chocolate Theatre Cafe for a bit and after we'd eton (sorry - couldn't resist) some lunch, we went for a stroll up Eton's 'high street' - complete with Eton stationers and a fair few tailors. If you've ever wondered what 1940's Britain was like, you'll get a pretty good impression here.
We're not entirely sure if the grounds of Eton are open to the public (despite a public footpath sign at the opening), but we ended up strolling round a really cute little garden without being pursued by security. It would make a really lovely picnic spot if you ever find yourself here on a sunny day.
You won't be bowled over with things to do here. However, it's a stones throw away from Windsor castle and if you're in the area it might be worth a little look about. Not to mention the pretty swanky riverside Cote restaurant which we've promised ourselves we'll visit soon.
Fun Fact: 19 of Britain's 52 prime ministers have been educated at Eton.
