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Woolhampton

Parish in West Berkshire, England

Coordinates:51.403, -1.165
OS grid ref:SU 58 67
Dialling code: 01635 (Newbury)
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Woolhampton is a small village and civil parish in West Berkshire, England, set beside the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal between Reading and Newbury. Its waterside setting, with locks and towpaths dating from the early 19th century, makes it popular with boaters and walkers and gives the village a quietly historic character.

The parish remains largely residential with surrounding farmland; many people commute to nearby towns while local life is centred on a village hall, church, a few pubs and small businesses. Historic buildings, riverside leisure activity and a strong community spirit combine to give Woolhampton a distinctly rural yet accessible feel.

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Transport links

  • London Heathrow Airport 30.9 miles49.7 km
  • Southampton Airport 32.4 miles52.1 km
  • Midgham Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
  • Aldermaston Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km

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Schools in Woolhampton

  • Elstree School Independent - all ages
  • Woolhampton C.E. Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Aldermaston Court Estate 1.5 miles2.5 km
  • Sulhampstead House Estate 4.4 miles7 km
  • Mortimer Lodge Estate 5.6 miles9 km
  • Newbury Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • Mortimer House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
  • The Vyne Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
  • Madejski Stadium Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
  • Milestones Museum 9.7 miles15.7 km
  • University of Reading University 9.9 miles15.9 km
  • Oakley Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Crowsley Park Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre Museum 14.9 miles24 km