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 miles11.6 km
- Slough 14.9 miles24 km
- High Wycombe 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Basingstoke 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Woking 13 miles20.9 km
- Bracknell 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Guildford 15.5 miles25 km
- Maidenhead 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Hounslow 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Aldershot 9.9 miles16 km
- Farnborough 7 miles11.3 km
- Esher 21.4 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Finchampstead Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Eversley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Barkham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Arborfield Garrison Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Barkham & Arborfield Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Eversley Centre Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Eversley Cross Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Wokingham Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Evendons Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lower Common Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Arborfield Cross Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Farley Hill Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Finchampstead
RG40 4AD, RG2 9UH, RG40 3PN, RG40 3LG, RG40 4BQ, RG40 3QH, RG40 3SB, RG40 3NP, RG40 4JE … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 18.8 miles30.2 km
- London Gatwick Airport 33.2 miles53.5 km
- Crowthorne Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Wokingham Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Finchampstead Ad
- The New Inn 5 miles8 km
- The Coppid Beech Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Ely Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Fleet 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Mill House 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Elvetham Hotel 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Dial House Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire 5 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Easthampstead Park 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Stirrups Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
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 miles9.3 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Mortimer House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8 miles13 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 8.7 miles14 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Sunninghill Park Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km