Welcome to Burghclere

Burghclere is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is situated on the northern edge of the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade I listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Burghclere 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. The village was once home to a number of mills, which were powered by the River Enborne. Today, the village is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, who come to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this rural location.

Despite its small size, Burghclere has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a number of local businesses, including a post office and a pub. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Burghclere is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Clere School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Robin Milner	Earlstone Common Burghclere Newbury Hampshire RG20 9HP 01635278372 School Website
Burghclere Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beulah Letchford	Church Lane Newbury Hampshire RG20 9HT 01635278523 School Website
St Michael's School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Father John Brucciani	Harts Lane Burghclere Newbury Berkshire RG20 9JW 1635278137
Horris Hill School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Rob Stewart	Newtown Horris Hill Newtown Newbury Berkshire RG20 9DJ 163540594 School Website
St Gabriels School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Richard Smith	Sandleford Priory Newbury Berkshire RG20 9BD 01635555680 School Website
Ecchinswell And Sydmonton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sharon Pole	Ecchinswell Newbury Hampshire RG20 4UA 01635298288 School Website
Highwood Copse Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Serraphina Robinson	Highwood Copse Way Newbury Berkshire RG20 9BS 1635845511 School Website
Park House School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr James King	239 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NQ
Thorngrove School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Graham	The Mount Highclere Newbury Berkshire RG20 9PS 1635253172 School Website
Falkland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Wood	Andover Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6NU 0 163544949 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newbury Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG 3.41 Miles

Newbury Racecourse Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST 3.52 Miles

Thatcham Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP 4.67 Miles

Kintbury Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT 6.44 Miles

Overton Station Hill, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3JG 7.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Newbury Taxi Biz 07875 767385 23 Deadman's Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8XS 2.12 Miles
A To B Executive Cars 07774 680271 65 Sandleford Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8XQ 2.33 Miles
Mistral Cars 01635 38208 89D New Greenham Pk, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6HN 2.50 Miles
Jacs Mini Coach Travel 01635 582929 New Greenham Park, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6HW 2.51 Miles
Kenikabs Taxi's 01635 48946 6 Bury's Bank Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8SL 2.60 Miles
Autolink Executive Cars 01635 552466 46 Greenham Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7HX 3.18 Miles
John B's Taxi Service 01635 246486 Link House, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LS 3.24 Miles
Country Manor Executive Cars 01635 48121 Unit 4A/36 Queens Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NE 3.30 Miles
Airpremier Cars 01635 49949 Raceview Business Centre/Hambridge Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5SA 3.45 Miles
Broadway Cars 01635 847784 Unit H1/Raceview Business Centre/Hambridge Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5SA 3.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Lane Burghclere Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clere School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burghclere Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tothill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hichclere Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dodds Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wash Water Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Police House Penwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollington Nursery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malt House Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Falkland Surgery 01635 279972	The Falkland Surgery Monks Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7DF
Dr. N. Yates 01635 253324	The Surgery Trade Street Woolton Hill Newbury Berkshire RG20 9UL
Woolton Hill Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trade Street Woolton Hill Newbury RG20 9UL
Eastfield House Surgery 01635 41495	Eastfield House Surgery 6 St.Johns Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7LW
Wdp West Berkshire 020 74213100	1 Station Rd Newbury RG14 7LP

Local Stores

Newbury - Monument Close
4 Monument Close Essex Street
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6QW
01635 43804
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR - Kingsclere
Kushram Limited
Swan Street Stores
5 Swan Street
Kingsclere, Newbury
RG20 5PP
01635 297 035
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Newbury South Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 9A Newbury Business Park Pinchington Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7HU 01635 41509 newburylondonroad@vets4pets.com 2.52 miles

Animals Treated
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Berkshire Equine Ltd
Flat 1 Headley Stud Headley Thatcham Berkshire RG19 8LB 01635 243707 beoffice@berkshireequine.uk Website 2.59 miles

Animals Treated
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Falkland Veterinary Clinic
214 Newtown Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7ED 01635 46565 enquiries@falklandvets.co.uk Website 2.61 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Foxhold House Surgery
Crookham Common Thatcham Berkshire RG19 8EL 01635 254 544 Reception@coachhousevets.com Website 3.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultations by appointment and 24 hour emergency cover provided
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Consultations by appointment and 24 hour emergency cover provided
Wed	08:30	18:00
Consultations by appointment and 24 hour emergency cover provided
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Consultations by appointment and 24 hour emergency cover provided
Fri	08:30	18:00
Consultations by appointment and 24 hour emergency cover provided
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At weekends sick and injured animals are attended to by our team
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Consultations by appointment and 24 hour emergency cover provided

Gkg Vets
43 St Johns Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7PS 01635 40565 elizabeth@gkgvets.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Animals Treated
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Coach House Vets Ltd
The Coach House Burlyns East Woodhay Newbury Berkshire RG20 0NU 01635 254544 reception@coachhousevets.com Website 3.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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We provide our own out of hours service
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We provide our own out of hours service
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We provide our own out of hours service
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We provide our own out of hours service
Fri	08:30	18:00
We provide our own out of hours service
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One of our vets answers the phone for our weekend service for sick animals
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We provide our own out of hours service

Local Dog Walks

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 2.95 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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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 4.14 miles

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Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle Farm Cottage Castle Ln Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE 4.89 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 6.16 miles Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School

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St Mary Bourne Loop
This 6.9 Mile (9Km) Walk Starts And Finishes At The St Mary Bourne Village Shop. There Is A Small Car Park And Recreation Ground Here. 4 Bourne Mdw St Mary Bourne Andover SP11 6BE 7.50 miles Grid Reference Su 421 503, W3w.Co/Fruitcake.Spooked.Bring

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Hurstbourne Tarrant
Start And Finish At Hurstbourne Tarrant, We Parked Opposite The Church By The Stream. B3048 Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover SP11 0AY 7.50 miles Park Opposite The Church, By The Primary School.

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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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.9°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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