Upper Bucklebury

Upper Bucklebury is a small, rural village in West Berkshire, England, set among the rolling chalk and farmland that characterise this part of the Berkshire Downs. It sits a little above the surrounding plain and retains a compact village feel, with traditional cottages, farms and easy access to the open heath and woodlands of Bucklebury Common, which is noted for its ancient barrows and popular walking and riding routes.

Historically the settlement has deep roots and a strong village community; today it combines agricultural activity and equestrianism with a substantial commuter population who travel to nearby towns such as Reading and Newbury or further afield to London. The wider Bucklebury area also attracted national attention in recent years because members of the Middleton family lived locally, and conservation-minded residents keep the village’s historic character and countryside access high on the local agenda.