Welcome to Brookside

Brookside Berkshire is a picturesque and serene community nestled in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains. Known for its lush landscapes, charming small-town atmosphere, and rich cultural heritage, Brookside Berkshire offers residents and visitors alike a unique and unforgettable experience. With its rolling hills, pristine lakes, and vibrant foliage, the natural beauty of Brookside Berkshire is truly unparalleled, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, artists, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The community of Brookside Berkshire is steeped in history and tradition, with many of its buildings and landmarks dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The town's quaint, tree-lined streets are dotted with beautifully preserved colonial homes, historic churches, and charming bed and breakfasts, each with its own unique story to tell. In addition to its rich architectural heritage, Brookside Berkshire is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, boasting a number of renowned galleries, museums, and performance venues. The town's vibrant arts community is a testament to the enduring creative spirit of its residents, who take great pride in their town's cultural offerings.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of recreational opportunities in Brookside Berkshire, thanks to its abundance of natural resources and well-maintained parks and trails. The town's picturesque lakes and rivers provide the perfect setting for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, while its extensive network of hiking and biking trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. In the winter months, Brookside Berkshire transforms into a snowy wonderland, with ample opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing at nearby ski resorts. With its diverse array of outdoor activities and stunning natural beauty, Brookside Berkshire truly offers something for everyone, making it a beloved destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Loddon Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Phillips	Silverdale Road Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 7LR 01189261449 School Website
Hawkedon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth O'shea	Hawkedon Way Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 3AP 01189667444 School Website
Maiden Erlegh School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Paul Gibson	Silverdale Road Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 7HS 01189262467 School Website
Aldryngton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs M Wieder	Off Silverdale Road Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 7HR 01189265843 School Website
Radstock Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Slocombe	Radstock Lane Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 5UZ 01189869050 School Website
South Lake Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antoinette Butler-Willis	Campbell Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3NA 01189691672 School Website
Earley St Peter's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Smith	Church Road Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 1EY 1189261657 School Website
Rivermead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Brian Prebble	Loddon Bridge Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4BS 1189540770 School Website
Highwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hickey	Fairwater Drive Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3JE 01189265493 School Website
Whiteknights Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Francois Walker	Fairlawn Green Shinfield Rise Reading Berkshire RG2 8EP 1189872588

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 0.60 Miles

Winnersh Triangle Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS 1.11 Miles

Winnersh Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU 1.51 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 3.14 Miles

Wokingham Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AP 3.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Skyport Cars 0870 766 9252 Chilcombe Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3DB 0.25 Miles
Star Cars 0118 935 3636 456 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HY 0.43 Miles
Target Cars 0118 966 0350 3 Compton Cl, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7EA 0.52 Miles
1St Value Cars 0118 927 2228 35 Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 1.07 Miles
Airport Cars 0118 967 0252 Synegis House/Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 1.07 Miles
Team Taxi 0118 969 3331 Synegis House/Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 1.07 Miles
Trinity Cars Of Wokingham 0118 969 5695 Synegis House/21 Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 1.07 Miles
Euro Cabs 0118 926 0260 30 Kingfisher Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LG 1.15 Miles
Woodley Taxis 0118 926 0260 30 Kingfisher Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LG 1.15 Miles
Hurstway Chauffeurs 0118 978 1115 32 Bathurst Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5JB 1.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hawkdon Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toseland Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutcliffe Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maiden Place Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wickham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlshalton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paddocks Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meldreth Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loddon Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheelers Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Maiden Erleigh Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sycamore Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairwater Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drovers Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Earley + Pcn Hub 0118 2270555	Brookside Group Practice Brookside Close, Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 7HG
Brookside Group Practice 0118 9669333	Brookside Surgery Brookside Close Gipsy Lane, Earley Reading, Berkshire RG6 7HG
Wilderness Practice 0118 9261613	1 Wilderness Road Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 7RU
Chalfont Surgery 0118 9669222	Chalfont Surgery Chalfont Close Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 5HZ
Chalfont Surgery/Salvation Army Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chalfont Close Earley Reading RG6 5HZ

Local Stores

Earley
Unit 2 Church Road
Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 1EY
01189 660278
Store Website
1.05 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Winnersh ) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 1 Gazelle Close Winnersh Wokingham Berkshire RG41 5HH 0118 9789637 winnersh@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.77 miles

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Medivet Lower Earley
6 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 5UF 01189 759582 lower.earley@medivet.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Easipetcare
106 Crockhamwell Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3JY 01189 699 526 reading@easipetcare.com Website 1.27 miles
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Active Vetcare - Woodley (Beechwood Veterinary Centre)
35 Beechwood Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3DE 0118 927 2999 beechwood@activevetcare.co.uk Website 1.43 miles
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Vet'S Klinic Reading
Unit 9, Base 329 Headley Road East Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4AZ Website 1.62 miles
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Shinfield Vets
Alstonby Shinfield Road Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9BE 0118 987 2294 info@shinfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 1.69 miles

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

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Simons Wood
Large Area Of Woodland With Many Different Routes, Areas Of Board Walk And Lakes Simons Wood Car Park Finchampstead Lancashire 5.75 miles Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue

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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 6.01 miles

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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 6.78 miles Free Car Park Off Bramshill Road

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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 7.13 miles

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