Welcome to Wickham Heath

Wickham Heath is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Newbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Wickham Heath has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the original buildings still stand today. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the St. Swithun's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Today, Wickham Heath is a thriving community that is home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Wickham Heath is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stockcross C E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Joanna Lagares	Chapel Road Stockcross Newbury Berkshire RG20 8LD 01488608356 School Website
Welford And Wickham C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Lagares	Welford Road Newbury Berkshire RG20 8HL 01488608306 School Website
New Barn School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lucinda Stonell	Welford Newbury Berkshire RG20 8HZ 1488505145 School Website
Kintbury St Marys C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcdonald	Gainsborough Avenue Kintbury Hungerford Berkshire RG17 9XN 01488658336 School Website
Robert Sandilands Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Bucknell	Digby Road Speen Newbury Berkshire RG14 1TS 0 163540318 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
Shaw Cum Donnington C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Vicky Murray	Love Lane Donnington Newbury Berkshire RG14 2JG 0 163540971 School Website
The Castle School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hewitt	Love Lane Donnington Newbury Berkshire RG14 2JG 0 163542976 School Website
Enborne C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tristan Whiteman	Enborne Newbury Berkshire RG20 0JU 0 163540569 School Website
Speenhamland School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lewry	Pelican Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 1NU 163541077 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kintbury Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT 2.72 Miles

Newbury Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG 3.92 Miles

Newbury Racecourse Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST 4.28 Miles

Hungerford Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY 4.84 Miles

Thatcham Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP 7.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Excel Executive Chauffeurs Ltd 01635 45964 11 Sutton Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1UW 2.77 Miles
65 Special Taxis 01635 33200 7 De Montfort Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TA 2.85 Miles
G And T Executive 0800 533 5158 Russell Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LA 3.34 Miles
P W Cars 07766 315991 2 Maple Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LL 3.54 Miles
Dolphin Taxis 01635 222222 Market Pl, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AA 3.74 Miles
Fast Lane Cars 07765 251636 117 Kingsley Close, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2EB 3.76 Miles
V Cars 01635 230444 Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BX 3.82 Miles
Chauffer Executive Cars 01635 44455 49 Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BX 3.82 Miles
John B's Taxi Service 01635 246486 Link House, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LS 3.84 Miles
George West Taxi Services 07769 660284 Iden Court, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2AU 3.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wickham Heath Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoe Benham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg20 Lambourn Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Boxford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg20 Stockcross Post Office Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westbrook Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg20 Easton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Benham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodspeen West Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampstead Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagnor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kintbury & Woolton Hill Surgery 01488 658294	Kintbury Surgery Newbury Street Kintbury Berkshire RG17 9UX
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre 01635 917917	Strawberry Hill Med.Ctr Old Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 1JU
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Strawberry Hill House Old Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 1JU
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Old Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 1JU
A34 Pcn Hub 01635 917917	Strawberry Hill Mc Old Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 1JU

Local Stores

Newbury - Brummell Road
73 Brummell Road
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 1SG
01635 569367
Store Website
2.98 miles

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SPAR - Great Shefford
The Mead
Wantage Road
Great Shefford
RG17 7DB
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bryan O'Meara Veterinary Consultant
Oak Mead Wickham Heath Newbury Berkshire RG20 8PH 07747 561 380 bryanomeara@yahoo.com 0.17 miles

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O'Gorman Equine Veterinary Limited
Halfway Manor Farmhouse Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG20 8NT 01635 281236 info@ogvets.co.uk Website 1.04 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 3.02 miles
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Vets4pets Newbury London Road
Inside Pets At Home 121 London Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2BX 3.93 miles


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Gkg Vets
43 St Johns Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7PS 01635 40565 elizabeth@gkgvets.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Mcgonnell &Amp; Gillatt Equine Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Denford Manor Barn Bath Road Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0UN 01488 657575 office@mghorsevets.co.uk 4.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle Farm Cottage Castle Ln Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE 2.80 miles

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

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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 5.75 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 5.78 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 8.46 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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East Hendred
Part Of The National Trail, The Ridgeway Provides Doggy Safe Walkies Ridgeway Lancashire 9.67 miles

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