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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)
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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.

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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

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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