Welcome to Arborfield

Arborfield is a village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south-east of Reading and 2 miles west of Wokingham. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and excellent transport links.

One of the most notable landmarks in Arborfield is the Grade II listed Arborfield Hall. This stunning building was built in the 18th century and was once the home of the Duke of Wellington. Today, it is used as a conference and events venue and is a popular location for weddings and other special occasions. Other historic buildings in the village include the 12th-century St Bartholomew's Church and the 17th-century Arborfield Old School.

Arborfield is also home to a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and several pubs and restaurants. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with easy access to the M4 motorway and regular bus services to Reading and Wokingham. Overall, Arborfield is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -2.1°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
The Coombes Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Luke Henderson
School Road
Arborfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9NX
1189760751
School Website
Shinfield St Marys C Of E Junior School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Philippa Chan
Chestnut Crescent
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EJ
01189883663
School Website
Shinfield Infant And Nursery School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Lauchlan
School Green
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
1189883389
School Website
Alder Grove Church Of England Primary School
Free Schools
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Philip Theobald
Alder Grove
Shinfield
Berkshire
RG2 9RA
1183247218
School Website
Hillside Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicci Morris
Rushey Way
Lower Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 4HQ
01189755771
School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Reading Primary Campus
Other Independent School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tony Wray
401 Old Whitley Wood Lane
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8QA
1189312938
School Website
Reddam House Berkshire
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Mr Rick Cross
Bearwood Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5BG
01189748300
School Website
Bohunt School Wokingham
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Ben Godber
Remount Drive
Arborfield
Wokingham
RG2 9GB
1189076237
School Website
Crosfields School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr Caroline Townshend
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9BL
01189871810
School Website
Oakbank
Free Schools
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Steven Jump
Hyde End Lane
Ryeish Green
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 1ER
01189883616
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Winnersh
Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU
2.70 Miles
Earley
Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
2.72 Miles
Winnersh Triangle
Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
2.92 Miles
Wokingham
Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AP
3.42 Miles
Reading
Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
4.53 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
The English Rose Vintage Hire Co
07956 372926
17 Maltby Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AE
1.49 Miles
Advance Cars
0118 987 5171
49 Ryhill Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AZ
1.69 Miles
Skyport Cars
0870 766 9252
Chilcombe Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3DB
1.97 Miles
Primeace Chauffeur Services
020 3174 0113
Blue Cedar House, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 4ST
1.98 Miles
B's Taxis
0118 973 6835
Unit F, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ
2.09 Miles
Bee's Taxis
0118 973 6080
Weller Drive, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ
2.09 Miles
Street Cars
0845 600 6474
Hogwood House, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QQ
2.14 Miles
J.W.'S Executive Cars
0118 975 2241
1 Copenhagen Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8UH
2.16 Miles
National Chauffeurs Ltd
01344 555555
77 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8HY
2.17 Miles
Station Taxis Reading
0118 986 9090
179 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8DL
2.35 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Arborfield
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Rg2 Melrose Gardens
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
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Shinfield Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Cutbush Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Julkes Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramshill Hunt
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seymour Avenue
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Venning Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shinfield Church
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Appleton Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bailuel Barracks
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cutbush Close
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fleming Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Boy
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr. M. D. Smith
0118 9762394
Arborfield Village Hall
Eversley Road
Arborfield Cross
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9PQ
Dr. M. D. Smith
0118 9884620
The Surgery
Millworth Lane
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EN
Shinfield Surgery
School Green
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac
0118 4029177
Shinfield Medical Pract
School Green, Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
Shinfield Medical Practice
0118 9769101
Shinfield Medical Pract
School Green, Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EH
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Local Stores

Shinfield - School Green
39 School Green
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EE
01189 887573
Store Website
1.15 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
4.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shinfield Vets
Alstonby
Shinfield Road
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9BE
0118 987 2294
info@shinfieldvets.co.uk
Website
1.80 miles
Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Medivet Lower Earley
6 Elm Lane
Lower Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 5UF
01189 759582
lower.earley@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.22 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery
Ballimore
Spencers Wood
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 1AA
0118 988 4856
info@valleyvet.co.uk
Website
2.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

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Dogs

Equines

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Companion Care (Winnersh ) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
1 Gazelle Close
Winnersh
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5HH
0118 9789637
winnersh@companioncare.co.uk
Website
2.61 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Medivet Wokingham 24 Hourkynoch Vets
156 Barkham Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 2RP
0118 979 0551
wokingham@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.95 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Nine Mile Veterinary Group - Emmview
Emmview Veterinary Clinic
Emmview Close
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 3DA
0118 796 060
enquiries.emmview@cvsvets.com
Website
3.02 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St
Hurst
Reading
Lancashire
RG10 0TJ
3.32 miles

Location
what3words
boxer.plan.eagles
Bramshill Wood Common
Large Forest With Forestry Tracks, Clearings, Woods And Ponds. Plenty Of Forestry Tracks For Walking, But May Need Wellies/Walking Boots In The Winter Or Rainy Days As Can Get Very Muddy Very Quick! Great For Off Lead However The Woods Are Open To Horse Riders And Cyclists. The Car Park Is Free But Small And Can Sometimes Be Full.
Bramshill Rd
3.86 miles

Location
what3words
cabs.scoop.eradicate
Simons Wood
Large Area Of Woodland With Many Different Routes, Areas Of Board Walk And Lakes
Simons Wood Car Park
Finchampstead
Lancashire
4.49 miles

Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue
Location
what3words
clays.partied.gathers
Bramshill Forest
Forest Plantations Both Sides Of The Bramshill Road. Flat Forest Walks, Safe For Off Lead Dogs, Children And Any Family Member. Lots Of Wild Life To Be Seen (Deer, Rabits, Water Birds, Birds Of Prey). There Are A Number Of Lakes/Ponds Which Are Safe For Dogs To Swim In. Do Watch Out For Horses, The Area Is Popular With Horse Riders And In The Breeding Season There Are Swans And Other Birds With Signets/Chicks.
The Welsh Dr
Eversley
Hook
RG27 0JW
4.66 miles

Free Car Park Off Bramshill Road
Location
what3words
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River Kennet And Cunning Man
Lovely Tracks Along The River With Nooks To Explore And A Lovely Pup Friendly Pub To Park At And Have A Drink In When Finished
The Cunning Man
Reading
Lancashire
RG30 3RB
4.88 miles

Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub
Location
what3words
trend.animal.lunch
Sherfield River Loddon
Lovely Walk Through Nice Quiet Countryside. Follow The River Loddon For Miles. Plenty Of Entrances Into The River For All Breeds And Sizes. Park At Longbridge Mill Public House For Refreshments And Great Food After A Long Walk. At Times There May Be Cattle In The Fields So Beware If Your Dog Doesn’T Get On Well With Cows. Absolutely Stunning Countryside.
Hook
7.14 miles

Park In Longbridge Mill Car Park And Follow Route Into Field On Picture I Have Added
Location
what3words
inspected.bakers.protect
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