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Staines is a suburban development within the bounds of the M25 motorway, just south of Heathrow Airport. There has been a bridge across the River Thames here since Claudius led the Romans into Britain in 43 AD and they settled in Staines the same year.
Today, its proximity to London and Heathrow has attracted major offices for companies such as BUPA and LogicaCMG. Siemens Building Automation Division has their national headquarters here and the Samsung Electronics Research Institute is also based in Staines.
The compact town centre is focused on the pedestrianised High Street. A market is held in High Street every Wednesday and Saturday and it is one of the largest and busiest street markets in Surrey.
Nearby is the 500 acre Thorpe Park featuring several record-breaking roller coasters and thrill rides. It is open from mid-March to November.
Staines station serves Waterloo, Weybridge, Windsor and Eton Riverside and Reading.