Ward in Windsor and Maidenhead, England
| Coordinates: | 51.496, -0.8 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 83 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01628 (Maidenhead) |
Hurley and Waltham St Lawrence sit in the rural south of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, an area defined by the meanders of the River Thames, riverside meadows and well‑timbered village centres. The villages retain a distinctly historic feel - narrow lanes, medieval churches and the famous riverside inn The Olde Bell in Hurley - and walkers and anglers are drawn to the Thames path, local locks and quiet country lanes.
The local economy is a mix of agriculture, small village businesses and tourism, with many residents commuting to Reading or London. Community life is typically village‑centred, with parish events, cricket clubs and conservation efforts protecting listed buildings and open spaces, giving the area a well‑preserved, close‑knit character popular with visitors and long‑term locals alike.
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