Finchampstead is a large, semi-rural parish in the borough of Wokingham in Berkshire, sitting to the south of Wokingham town and within easy reach of Bracknell, Reading and Sandhurst. The area is notable for its expanses of heathland and mixed woodland – including the popular California Country Park and the Finchampstead Ridges – which attract walkers, riders and mountain bikers and give a strong sense of countryside close to large employment centres.
Finchampstead also has a clearly defined village heart with a medieval parish church, St James' Church, local pubs, clubs and active community groups; traces of ancient earthworks on the ridges reflect its long history. Economically it leans towards being a commuter and family‑oriented area, with a mix of cottages, modern housing and small businesses, while village events and clubs keep a strong social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Finchampstead
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 7.2 miles
- Slough 14.9 miles
- High Wycombe 18.3 miles
- Basingstoke 12.6 miles
- Woking 13 miles
- Bracknell 5.3 miles
- Guildford 15.5 miles
- Maidenhead 11.5 miles
- Hounslow 22.9 miles
- Aldershot 9.9 miles
- Farnborough 7 miles
- Esher 21.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Finchampstead Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Eversley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Barkham Parish 1.6 miles
- Arborfield Garrison Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Barkham & Arborfield Ward 1.7 miles
- Eversley Centre Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Eversley Cross Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wokingham Built-up area 2 miles
- Evendons Ward 2.1 miles
- Lower Common Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Arborfield Cross Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Farley Hill Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Finchampstead
RG45 6BB, RG2 9UP, RG45 6EF, RG40 4BY, RG40 3EJ, RG40 3RH, RG40 3PW, RG40 4HY, RG40 3NY … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 18.8 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 33.2 miles
- Crowthorne Railway Station 2 miles
- Wokingham Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Finchampstead Ad
- Warbrook House 3 1.9 miles
- The Elvetham 4 5.1 miles
- De Vere Venues Warbrook House and Grange 4 1.9 miles
- Premier Inn Wokingham Town Centre 3 2.6 miles
- The Casa Hotel 3.3 miles
- Coppid Beech 4 4.3 miles
- Dial House Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Easthampstead Park 3.7 miles
- Cantley House Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Ely Hotel 3 3.9 miles
Schools in Finchampstead
- Finchampstead C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Gorse Ride Infants' School Primary
- Gorse Ride Junior School Primary
- Nine Mile Ride Primary School Primary
- Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- University of Reading University 5.8 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 7.3 miles
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 7.9 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8 miles
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 8.7 miles
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.7 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 9.2 miles
- Sunninghill Park Estate 9.7 miles
- Recreation Ground Stadium 9.9 miles
- Sunningdale Park Estate 10.1 miles