Welcome to Hermitage

Hermitage is a picturesque village located in the county of Berkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Lambourn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning architecture, which includes a number of historic buildings and churches. One of the most notable buildings in the village is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a fine example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village of Hermitage is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage and traditions. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete, which attracts visitors from all over the region. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club, which are popular with locals and visitors alike.

Hermitage is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Lambourn is also a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, and the village has a number of fishing spots that are popular with locals and visitors alike. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break or an active holiday, Hermitage has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: -3.6°C

Feels Like: -7.7°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Hermitage Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Turner	Hampstead Norreys Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9SA 01635200355 School Website
Downe House Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mckendrick	Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9JJ 01635200286
Priors Court School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-20 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Piper	Prior's Court Road Hermitage Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9NU 1635247202 School Website
Curridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jackie Livermore	Curridge Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9DZ 01635200486 School Website
Brockhurst And Marlston House Schools Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Fleming	Marlston House Hermitage Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9UL 01635200293 School Website
Cold Ash St Marks C E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mitch Warrender	Cold Ash Hill Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9PT 01635862600 School Website
Chieveley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angus Marriott	School Road Chieveley Newbury Berkshire RG20 8TY 01635248281 School Website
St Finians Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Jarratt	The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9HU 01635865925 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
Mary Hare School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Robin Askew	Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury Berkshire RG14 3BQ 01635244200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newbury Racecourse Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST 4.26 Miles

Thatcham Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP 4.35 Miles

Newbury Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG 4.52 Miles

Midgham Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE 5.60 Miles

Aldermaston Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB 6.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Yattendon Cars 07786 548614 The Stores, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UF 2.79 Miles
Absolute Cars 07920 023004 37 Billington Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HG 2.95 Miles
C D C Taxis 01635 866730 2 Gordon Rd, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3DD 3.08 Miles
Ts Executive Cars 07979 854952 7 Browning Close, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3EF 3.25 Miles
Jennie's Taxi 07967 766970 13 Shelley Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3FS 3.32 Miles
Am:Pm Cars 01635 48473 27 Harrington Close, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2RQ 3.37 Miles
National Airport Links 01635 224224 79 Bath Rd, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3BD 3.43 Miles
Kennet And Avon Cars 07900 248161 21 Mount Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4LD 3.44 Miles
Fast Lane Cars 07765 251636 117 Kingsley Close, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2EB 3.50 Miles
Thatcham Cars Ltd 01635 862002 208 Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HL 3.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hermitage Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hampstead Norreys Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yattendon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlotte Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oare Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Faircross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlston Road Phone Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Curridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamb Pub Hermitage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hermitage Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bunk Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eling Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bucklebury Alley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winterbourne Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossroads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Downland Practice 01635 248251	The Downland Practice East Lane, Chieveley Newbury Berkshire RG20 8UY
Thatcham Health Centre 01635 867171	Thatcham Health Centre 3 Bath Road Thatcham,Newbury Berkshire RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bath Road Thatcham RG18 3HD
Kennet Pcn Hub 01635 867171	Thatcham Mc 3 Bath Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3HD
Newbury Hub 01635 868006	Burdwood Surgery Wheelers Green Way Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4YF

Local Stores

Hermitage - Newbury Road
Newbury Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9TD
01635 200851
Store Website
0.37 miles

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SPAR - Upper Bucklebury
Long Grove
Upper Bucklebury
Reading
RG7 6QS
01635 865300
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
10 London Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4LQ 01635 868382 receptionthatcham@donningtongrove.com 3.63 miles
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Gkg Vets
55 Station Road Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4PZ 01635 868047 elizabeth@gkgvets.co.uk Website 3.85 miles
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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery Oxford Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2JB 01635 39039 info@donningtongrove.com Website 3.95 miles
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Vets4pets Newbury London Road
Inside Pets At Home 121 London Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2BX 3.96 miles


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Gkg Vets
43 St Johns Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7PS 01635 40565 elizabeth@gkgvets.co.uk Website 4.70 miles
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Valley Veterinary Group
Tutts Clump Bradfield Reading Berkshire RG7 6JU 0118 9744352 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.88 miles Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School

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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 3.70 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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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 3.79 miles

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Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle Farm Cottage Castle Ln Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE 3.82 miles

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Greenham Common
Large Area To Walk On With Many Different Paths And Watering Holes Around. There Are Horses And Cattle Running Free And Its Usually Fairly Popular With Cyclist As Well As Children And All Types Of Dog Owners! 34 Burys Bank Rd Thatcham Lancashire RG19 8BZ 4.96 miles Main Car Park Listed Above Does Get Locked At 8Pm Summer And 6Pm Winter. There Is An Old Air Control Tower Here Which You Can See From The Road.

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 5.17 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Feels Like	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	2.7°C	1.4°C	0.4°C	1.1°C

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