Welcome to Upper Basildon

Upper Basildon is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated on the western edge of the county, close to the border with Oxfordshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching out in every direction. The River Thames flows nearby, providing a picturesque backdrop to the village.

The village of Upper Basildon has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has been inhabited continuously ever since. Today, the village is a peaceful and idyllic place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents.

Despite its rural location, Upper Basildon is well-connected to the rest of the county and beyond. The M4 motorway is just a short drive away, providing easy access to London and the South East. The nearby towns of Reading and Newbury offer a range of shopping and entertainment options, while the surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Upper Basildon is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: 0.5°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

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
St Andrews School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Edward Graham	Buckhold Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 8QA 01189744276 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
Bradfield College Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Dr Christopher Stevens	Bradfield Berkshire RG7 6AU 01189644500 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 Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Fry	Kennedy Drive Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7LB 01189842315 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
Yattendon C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Manley	Yattendon Thatcham Berkshire RG18 0UR 01635201397 School Website
Englefield C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hilary Latimer	The Street Englefield Reading Berkshire RG7 5ER 01189302337 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 2.18 Miles

Goring & Streatley Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP 2.62 Miles

Theale Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA 4.26 Miles

Tilehurst Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH 4.84 Miles

Midgham Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE 6.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pangbourne Private Hire 0118 984 5051 5 Meadow Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7ND 2.38 Miles
Pang Valley Private Hire 0118 984 1000 51 Horseshoe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JH 2.45 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 2.57 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 2.57 Miles
Airpal Taxis 07862 721698 7 Whitehills Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0EB 2.82 Miles
Yattendon Cars 07786 548614 The Stores, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UF 3.06 Miles
Mudochs Taxi 01491 875875 4 West Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BX 3.30 Miles
Chrissie's Cabs 01491 682412 Holly Tree Cottage/Collins End, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 3.96 Miles
Aston Taxis 07919 046427 Holly Tree Cottage, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 3.96 Miles
Airport Cars 0118 930 2302 27A High Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH 4.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rg8 Upper Basildon Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Upper Basildon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Newtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bethesda Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Buckhold Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Ashampstead Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Boweden Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubbles Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Basildon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Berecourt Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Southridge Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Rg8 Ashampstead Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Shooters Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Hill Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Pangbourne Railway Station Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

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

Local Stores

Pangbourne
6-7 The Square
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7AG
01189 842038
Store Website
2.34 miles

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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
5.7 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 2.44 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 2.85 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	12:30	16:00
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Valley Veterinary Group
Tutts Clump Bradfield Reading Berkshire RG7 6JU 0118 9744352 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 3.25 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 4.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Tilehurst Veterinary Centre
19 School Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5AR 0118 942 8240 tilehurst@activevetcare.co.uk Website 4.73 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Equibreed Uk Ltd
Lower Meadows Grange Lane Beenham Reading Berkshire RG7 5PT 01189 712994 enquiry@equibreed.co.uk Website 5.20 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Routine work 8am to 1pm Only OOH for remaining hours
Sun	08:00	17:00

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 2.18 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 3.33 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 6.19 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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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 7.26 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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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 8.06 miles

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Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park Reading Lancashire RG7 2HP 8.61 miles Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday	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	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

Thursday	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	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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