Welcome to Silchester

Silchester is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is known for its rich history and archaeological significance. The village is home to the ancient Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum, which was once a thriving hub of trade and commerce. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its fascinating history and beautiful countryside.

One of the main attractions in Silchester is the Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. The town was founded in the 1st century AD and was an important center of trade and commerce. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the town, including the impressive city walls, the amphitheater, and the Roman baths. The town is also home to a number of other historic sites, including the medieval church of St. Mary the Virgin and the ruins of Silchester Castle.

In addition to its rich history, Silchester is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is also home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional English cuisine and enjoy a pint of local ale.

Local Weather

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Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School Details
Silchester Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Sally Peckett
School Lane
Silchester
Reading
Hampshire
RG7 2NJ
01189700256
School Website
Tadley Court School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Headteacher Lesley Walkden
Tadley Common Road
Tadley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG26 3TB
1189817720
School Website
Tadley Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rebekah Alsey
The Green
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 3PB
01189813805
School Website
Bishopswood Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Glen Golding
Barlows Road
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 3NA
01189812738
School Website
Bishopswood Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Glen Golding
Barlows Road
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 3NA
01189812836
School Website
Burnham Copse Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Armstrong
New Church Road
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 4HN
01189814498
School Website
Mortimer St Johns C E Infant School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Beswick
West End Road
Mortimer
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3SY
01189332242
School Website
Bramley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Glen Golding
Bramley Lane
Bramley
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 5AH
01256881339
School Website
Mortimer St Marys C E Junior School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Miss Clare Beswick
The Street
Mortimer
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3PB
01189332491
School Website
The Priory Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matthew Walsh
Pamber End
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 5QD
01256850062
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bramley (Hampshire)
Sherfield Road, Bramley, Hampshire, RG26 5AG
2.48 Miles
Mortimer
The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY
3.08 Miles
Aldermaston
Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB
3.47 Miles
Midgham
Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE
4.50 Miles
Theale
Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
5.76 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Compass Executive Cars
0118 970 2233
Cedar Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 2PB
0.93 Miles
D And I Cars
0118 981 2812
7 Brook Green, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3SE
1.35 Miles
A Star Cars
0118 933 2494
20 Stephens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3TU
2.06 Miles
National Airport Links
0118 910 8108
10A West End Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3SY
2.23 Miles
1St Call Private Hire
0118 982 0000
The Nursery/Paices Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PG
2.57 Miles
Voyager Travel
01256 881812
Hunters Moon/Cufaude La, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5DL
2.92 Miles
A4 Executive Cars
0118 921 21 21
Unit 2/Brunel House/Station Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 2AB
3.13 Miles
Burghfield Cars
0118 983 2811
34 Sandbrooke Walk, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3HX
3.69 Miles
Basingstoke Taxis - Executive Airport Transfers
07789 660119
22 Fernhill Place, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0SJ
4.36 Miles
Cool Cars
01256 812737
25 Kings Pightle, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8XX
4.70 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Calleva Arms Silchester
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Hartley's Silchester
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Silchester Common
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Silchester Pound
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Burney Bit
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pamber Heath Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Church Road
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Frog Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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The Mount Silchester
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Lake Court
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Latchmere Green
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Church Road West End
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Easter Park
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Easter Park Parcel Box
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Rg26 Giles Rd
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Tadley Medical Partnership
0118 9816661
Morland Surgery
40 New Road
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 3AN
Tadley Medical P'ship
0118 9814166
The Tadley Medical P'ship
Holmwood Hc,Franklin Ave
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 4ER
Clift Surgery
01256 881228
Clift Surgery
Minchens Lane, Bramley
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 5BH
Mortimer Surgery
0118 9332436
The Mortimer Surgery
72 Victoria Road
Mortimer Common, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3SQ
Dr. M. L. Swami
0118 9835222
Burghfield Health Centre
Reading Road
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3YJ
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Local Stores

Tadley - Franklin Avenue
98 Franklin Avenue
Tadley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG26 4EU
01189 817843
Store Website
2.24 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Tadley
Euro Garages
Mulfords Hill
Tadley
RG26 3LJ
0118 981 1096
Store Website
1.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gp Vets
17 West Street
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 3ST
01189 813668
basingstoke@gpvets.com
Website
1.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
Tadley Surgery
Newchurch Road
Tadley
Hampshire
RG26 4TR
2.27 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Burghfield Veterinary Surgery
1 Tarragon Way
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3YU
0118 983 2465
burghfield@fullyvetted.co.uk
Website
3.70 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Equibreed Uk Ltd
Lower Meadows
Grange Lane
Beenham
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5PT
01189 712994
enquiry@equibreed.co.uk
Website
4.18 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Equines

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Medivet Basingstoke
Unit 23 Chineham Shopping Centre
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8BQ
Website
5.12 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Barn Animal Hospital
Paynes Meadow
Old Basing
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8AD
01256 329522
reception@barnvets.co.uk
Website
5.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Sun11:0013:00
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Local Dog Walks

Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park
Reading
Lancashire
RG7 2HP
0.77 miles

Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'
Location
what3words
ironic.limelight.rules
Sherfield On Loddon
There Is A Area Of Commons Here That Make A Nice Loop. From Carpark Walk Clockwise Around The Common To The Ponds Then Loop Back. Walk A Little Way Up Bramley Road To Pick Up Footpath That Loops Around The Back Of The Housing. Cross A33 It Is Then Possible To Nip Into Access Road For Hotel To Walk Back To Village Centre.
Weston House
Reading Rd
Sherfield On Loddon
Hook
RG27 0BS
4.10 miles

There Is A Free Carpark On The Edge Of The Green.
Location
what3words
stiffly.blesses.glove
Sherfield River Loddon
Lovely Walk Through Nice Quiet Countryside. Follow The River Loddon For Miles. Plenty Of Entrances Into The River For All Breeds And Sizes. Park At Longbridge Mill Public House For Refreshments And Great Food After A Long Walk. At Times There May Be Cattle In The Fields So Beware If Your Dog Doesn’T Get On Well With Cows. Absolutely Stunning Countryside.
Hook
4.18 miles

Park In Longbridge Mill Car Park And Follow Route Into Field On Picture I Have Added
Location
what3words
inspected.bakers.protect
Old Basing And The Loddon River Hampshire
2 Bartons Ln
Old Basing
Basingstoke
Lancashire
RG24 8AN
5.91 miles

Park At Millstone Pub Rg24 8Ae
Location
what3words
tuck.piano.blaze
Rotherwick
From The Church Follow The Footpath Behind And Across The Filed Across The Little Lane And Through The Horse Paddock And Continue Along Footpath That Bears Off To The Right Along Edge Of Field That Runs Parallel To Street. Come Out Into Eedmans Lane Turn Left And Take Footpath To Dark Wood But Turn Right To Head Behind Houses On Wedmans Lane. Turn Right When You Reach The Road And Right Again To Head Back Up The Street To The Start.
86 The St
Rotherwick
Hook
RG27 9BG
6.35 miles

Park Near Church.
Location
what3words
emeralds.squeaks.remembers
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
6.37 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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Weather Forecast

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