Welcome to Ashampstead

Ashampstead is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village itself is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Clement's Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Despite its small size, Ashampstead has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also several community groups and clubs, such as a gardening club and a cricket club, which help to bring residents together. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local area.

Ashampstead is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just a few miles from the town of Pangbourne, which has a train station with regular services to London and Reading. The M4 motorway is also easily accessible, providing easy access to Bristol and the South West. Despite its rural location, Ashampstead offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life, making it a popular choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city living.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Basildon C E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Melissa Cliffe
School Lane
Upper Basildon
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 8PD
01491671445
School Website
Yattendon C E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Manley
Yattendon
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 0UR
01635201397
School Website
Hampstead Norreys C E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss K House
Newbury Hill
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 0TR
01635201371
School Website
Streatley C E Voluntary Controlled School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Lesley-Ann Roberts
The Coombe
Streatley
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 9QL
01491872399
School Website
St Andrews School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-13
Head Teacher
Mr Edward Graham
Buckhold
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 8QA
01189744276
School Website
Compton C E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sharon Annetts
School Road
Compton
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 6QU
01635578240
School Website
Pangbourne College
Other Independent School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Thomas Garnier
Pangbourne Hill
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 8LA
01189842101
School Website
The Downs School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Chris Prosser
Manor Crescent
Compton
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 6AD
01635270000
School Website
Goring Church Of England Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Wheatcroft
Wallingford Road
Goring-On-Thames
Reading
Oxfordshire
RG8 0BG
01491872289
School Website
Bradfield College
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Dr Christopher Stevens
Bradfield
Berkshire
RG7 6AU
01189644500
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Goring & Streatley
Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP
3.08 Miles
Pangbourne
Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
4.04 Miles
Cholsey
Railway Approach, Cholsey, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD
5.76 Miles
Theale
Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
5.96 Miles
Midgham
Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE
6.38 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Yattendon Cars
07786 548614
The Stores, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UF
1.88 Miles
Airpal Taxis
07862 721698
7 Whitehills Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0EB
3.24 Miles
F. C. Datoy Cars
07775 744140
20 Manor Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6NR
3.49 Miles
Mudochs Taxi
01491 875875
4 West Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BX
3.57 Miles
Pangbourne Private Hire
0118 984 5051
5 Meadow Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7ND
4.28 Miles
Pang Valley Private Hire
0118 984 1000
51 Horseshoe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JH
4.35 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis
01491 671979
66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE
4.46 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service
01491 671979
66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE
4.46 Miles
Tadley Cars
0118 981 6313
3 Donnington Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PU
4.54 Miles
Tadley Taxis
0118 981 6840
3 Donnington Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PU
4.54 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rg8 Ashampstead
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stubbles
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Ashampstead Common
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Southridge
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Four Points
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Basildon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Hill Common
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Westridge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyld Court
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Aldworth
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Yattendon Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bethesda Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurdleshaw
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Upper Basildon
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Rg8 Buckhold
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr. Lowenthal
01635 578813
The Downland Practice
High Street
Compton
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 6NJ
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7DP
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7DP
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Reading
RG8 7DP
North And West Reading Hub
0118 9842234
The Boathouse Surgery
Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7DP
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Local Stores

Pangbourne
6-7 The Square
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7AG
01189 842038
Store Website
4.22 miles
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SPAR - Upper Bucklebury
Long Grove
Upper Bucklebury
Reading
RG7 6QS
01635 865300
Store Website
5.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goring Veterinary Centre
Thames Court
17C High Street
Goring-On-Thames
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 9AR
01491 873 638
goring@fullyvetted.co.uk
Website
3.09 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Valley Veterinary Group
Tutts Clump
Bradfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 6JU
0118 9744352
info@valleyvet.co.uk
Website
3.82 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery
Horseshoe Road
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7JQ
0118 9843221
info@valleyvet.co.uk
Website
4.33 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Camelid Veterinary Services Ltd
The Old Barracks
Lady Grove
Goring Heath
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7RU
01491 680313
claire@ukalpacavet.com
Website
5.58 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

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Equibreed Uk Ltd
Lower Meadows
Grange Lane
Beenham
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5PT
01189 712994
enquiry@equibreed.co.uk
Website
5.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Equines

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Sun08:0017:00
Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Ilges Lane
Cholsey
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 9PA
01491 651379
info@larkmead.co.uk
Website
6.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park; You Can Walk For Miles And In Every Section There Is Something New For Your Dog(S) To Explore! There Is The Polo Field Which Is Great For Letting Your Dog Off Of The Lead For The First Time - There Is Also Woodland Areas And So Much More. There Is A Café, Picnic Tables And A Children’S Play Area. This Is The Perfect Place To Enjoy Yourself!!
Yattendon Rd
Lancashire
1.52 miles

Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens
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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill
Reading
Lancashire
RG8 8EE
5.26 miles

Location
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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd
East Ilsley
Newbury
RG20 7LQ
5.38 miles

East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp
Location
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Snelsmore Common
Great Country Walk With Pathed Areas And A Good Wide Track Within Lots Of The Walks. The Common Has A Good Choice Of Different Walks For Repeat Visits And Is Quite Flat Although There Are More Wooded Area's For Exploring
Arlington Manor
Snelsmore Common
Newbury
RG14 3BQ
7.22 miles

Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School
Location
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Canal Towpath Newbury
This Path Follows The Kennet &Amp; Avon Canal. I Started At The Discovery Centre Just Outside Newbury On The Road To Thatcham Where You Will Find Free Parking And A Cafe. There Is A Dirt Track That Crosses Over The Railway Track Taking You Down To The Canal. My Dog Loved It, Although Being A Cockapoo He Did Spend A Lot Of Time Trying To Get Into The Canal. It’S A Relaxing Route Which Is Level.
The Nature Discovery Centre
Lower Way
Lancashire
7.27 miles

Location
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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
8.04 miles

Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub
Location
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