Welcome to Pangbourne

Pangbourne, Berkshire, is a picturesque village nestled along the banks of the River Thames in the heart of the English countryside. This charming location is steeped in history and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. With its idyllic riverside setting, Pangbourne offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being within easy reach of major towns and cities such as Reading and London.

The village of Pangbourne has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, with evidence of a Roman settlement discovered in the area. In more recent times, the village has been associated with several notable literary figures, including Kenneth Grahame, the author of the classic children's novel "The Wind in the Willows." Grahame lived in Pangbourne for a time and is said to have drawn inspiration from the village's picturesque surroundings for his beloved tale. Another famous resident was the renowned author and poet, Sir John Betjeman, who lived in the village during the 1930s and often wrote about the beauty of the Thames Valley in his works.

Pangbourne's natural beauty is one of its most alluring features, with the River Thames providing a stunning backdrop for leisurely walks, picnics, and boat trips. The village is also surrounded by lush countryside, offering ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The nearby Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide a scenic setting for outdoor pursuits and are home to several charming villages and historic sites. In addition to its natural attractions, Pangbourne boasts a range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, ensuring that visitors and residents alike can enjoy a quintessentially English village experience.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.6°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 20.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Pangbourne Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Melissa Fry
Kennedy Drive
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7LB
01189842315
School Website
Whitchurch Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn Chesters
Eastfield Lane
Whitchurch-On-Thames
Reading
Oxfordshire
RG8 7EJ
01189842347
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
Long Lane Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christina Allison
Long Lane
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6YG
01189427187
School Website
Denefield School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Miss Edwin Towill
Long Lane
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6XY
01189413458
School Website
Purley C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Amy Holland
Purley Village
Purley-On-Thames
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 8AF
01189842384
School Website
Downsway Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Ayres
Warbreck Drive
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6FE
01189421362
School Website
Brookfields Special School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Bernie
Sage Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6SW
01189421382
School Website
Westwood Farm Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Geraldine Ross
Fullbrook Crescent
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6RY
01189426113
School Website
Westwood Farm Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Geraldine Ross
Fullbrook Crescent
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6RY
01189425182
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pangbourne
Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
0.21 Miles
Tilehurst
Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH
2.61 Miles
Goring & Streatley
Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP
3.13 Miles
Theale
Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
3.33 Miles
Reading West
Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
4.65 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Pangbourne Private Hire
0118 984 5051
5 Meadow Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7ND
0.16 Miles
Pang Valley Private Hire
0118 984 1000
51 Horseshoe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JH
0.20 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service
01491 671979
66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE
0.28 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis
01491 671979
66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE
0.28 Miles
Chrissie's Cabs
01491 682412
Holly Tree Cottage/Collins End, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH
2.05 Miles
Aston Taxis
07919 046427
Holly Tree Cottage, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH
2.05 Miles
Arlington Cars
0118 954 5888
27 Hildens Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5HY
2.49 Miles
Arlington Cars
0118 954 5888
28 Bran Cl, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4SY
2.85 Miles
Maverick Airport Cars
07809 295038
42, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BQ
2.95 Miles
Platinum Executive Cars
0118 942 2222
27A High Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH
3.22 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rg8 Pangbourne Delivery Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Pangbourne Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Thames Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Pangbourne Railway Station
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Rg8 Horseshoe Park
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Rg8 Horseshoe Park
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Courtlands Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shooters Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennedy Drive
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourne Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Wallis Cottages
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reading Road Purley Way
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Whitchurch Village
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Rg8 Berecourt Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tidmarsh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
West Reading Villages Pcn Hub
01189 842234
Boathouse Surgery
Whitchurch Road
Pangbourne
Berkshire
RG8 7DP
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Local Stores

Pangbourne
6-7 The Square
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7AG
01189 842038
Store Website
0.07 miles
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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
3.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery
Horseshoe Road
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7JQ
0118 9843221
info@valleyvet.co.uk
Website
0.15 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
2.23 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

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Tilehurst Veterinary Centre
19 School Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5AR
0118 942 8240
tilehurst@activevetcare.co.uk
Website
2.69 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:3018:30
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Fri08:3018:30
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Sunclosedclosed
Tilehurst Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit F Reading Retail Park
Oxford Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 1PR
tilehurst@vets4pets.com
Website
3.50 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

OpenClose
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except Bank Holidays
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Fri09:0020:00
Sat09:0018:30
Sun10:0016:00
Valley Veterinary Group
Tutts Clump
Bradfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 6JU
0118 9744352
info@valleyvet.co.uk
Website
4.48 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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Local Dog Walks

Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill
Reading
Lancashire
RG8 8EE
1.45 miles

Location
what3words
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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
4.37 miles

Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens
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
4.55 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
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Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park
Reading
Lancashire
RG7 2HP
8.40 miles

Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'
Location
what3words
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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd
East Ilsley
Newbury
RG20 7LQ
9.34 miles

East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp
Location
what3words
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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St
Hurst
Reading
Lancashire
RG10 0TJ
9.69 miles

Location
what3words
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Weather Forecast

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