Lower Shiplake
Built-up area in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.511, -0.893 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 76 79 |
| Dialling code: | 01491 (Henley-on-Thames) |
Lower Shiplake is a small riverside settlement in the civil parish of Shiplake in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England. It sits on the north bank of the River Thames, close to Henley-on-Thames and within easy reach of Reading, giving it a quietly scenic feel with easy links to larger towns.
Historically a riverside community, Lower Shiplake retains a mix of older cottages and more recent commuter homes and is coloured by boating and rowing culture associated with the Thames and nearby Henley events; many local residents travel by rail from Shiplake railway station or by road to work in surrounding centres. Community life is typically village-centred, with local clubs and seasonal events that reflect its riverine and commuter character.
Postcode districts covering Lower Shiplake
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 5.8 miles
- Slough 12.4 miles
- Oxford 22.6 miles
- Harrow 24.6 miles
- High Wycombe 10.2 miles
- Watford 23.2 miles
- Basingstoke 19.2 miles
- Woking 19.3 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 24.6 miles
- Bracknell 9.1 miles
- Aylesbury 21.5 miles
- Guildford 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shiplake Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Harpsden Parish 1.2 miles
- Wargrave Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Binfield Heath Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Henley-on-Thames Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green Built-up area 2.1 miles
- The Holt Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hare Hatch Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Charvil Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Remenham Parish 2.5 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Play Hatch Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Lower Shiplake
RG9 3JS, RG9 3NT, RG9 3LL, RG9 3LS, RG9 3JH, RG9 4AB, RG9 3PH, RG9 3LF, RG9 3PB … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 19 miles
- Luton Airport 33.7 miles
- Shiplake Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Wargrave Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Lower Shiplake Ad
- The Relais Henley 4 1.9 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames 4 2 miles
- Hurley House Hotel 5 4.7 miles
- Leander Club 4 1.9 miles
- Rioshouse Henley 1.9 miles
- Greenlands Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 4 2.6 miles
- The Market House 5 miles
- Danesfield House Hotel and Spa 4 4.2 miles
- The Inn on the Green 4 7.2 miles
Local points of interest
- Crowsley Park Estate 2.5 miles
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles
- University of Reading University 5.3 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles
- Swyncombe House Estate 7.7 miles
- Adams Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 9.9 miles
- Chiltern Hills Hill 10.8 miles
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 11.4 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 11.6 miles