Burghclere
Built-up area in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.347, -1.33 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 46 61 |
| Population: | 546 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Burghclere is a small village and civil parish in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, tucked into the scarp of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of Watership Down. The landscape is classic chalk downland with rolling hills and views towards Beacon Hill and the nearby estate of Highclere Castle, so it’s popular with walkers and riders.
Historically agricultural, the community today mixes farming with commuters to nearby towns and a modest village scene of events, a hall and country pursuits. Cultural interest is boosted by the association with the novel Watership Down and visitors to Highclere Castle, so tourism, walking and wildlife spotting sit alongside traditional rural livelihoods.
Postcode districts covering Burghclere
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Basingstoke 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Farnborough 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Winchester 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Andover 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Wokingham 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Fleet 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Newbury 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Didcot 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Crowthorne 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Thatcham 4.7 miles7.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Burghclere Common Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Horris Hill Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Highclere Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Newtown Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Woolton Hill and Highclere Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Newbury Wash Common Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Greenham Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bishop's Green Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- East Woodhay Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Enborne Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Newbury Greenham Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Burghclere
RG20 9HU, RG20 9HE, RG20 9HW, RG20 9JB, RG20 9HF, RG20 9HX, RG20 9AL, RG20 9JR, RG20 9AJ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 27.4 miles44.1 km
- London Heathrow Airport 38.6 miles62.1 km
- Newbury Racecourse Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Thatcham Railway Station 5 miles8 km
Schools in Burghclere
- Burghclere Primary School Primary
- St Michael's School Independent - all ages
- The Clere School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Aldermaston Court Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- The Vyne Historic site 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Milestones Museum 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Mortimer House Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Ramridge House Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Wolf Hall Historic site 14 miles22.6 km
- Savernake Forest Forest 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 15.9 miles25.5 km