Built-up area in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.381, -1.197 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 55 65 |
| Population: | 325 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Brimpton is a small village and civil parish in West Berkshire, set in rolling agricultural countryside between Reading and Newbury. It occupies a pleasant position near the Kennet valley with quiet lanes, commons and a scattering of historic cottages alongside more modern homes, so many residents commute into the surrounding towns while retaining a rural feel.
Historically an agricultural community with roots in the medieval parish system, Brimpton retains listed buildings, a village hall and local social life centred on community clubs and the village pub. The parish sits on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, making it popular with walkers and anyone who enjoys countryside pursuits while remaining within easy reach of regional services.