Welcome to Sonning Eye

Sonning Eye is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames and is known for its picturesque views and historic landmarks. The village is home to the famous Sonning Lock, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The lock was built in the 18th century and is still in use today, making it one of the oldest locks on the River Thames.

One of the most notable landmarks in Sonning Eye is the 12th-century church of St. Andrew. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who want to explore the history of the village. The churchyard is also home to a number of historic graves, including the final resting place of Sir Frank Baines, a famous jockey who won the Grand National in 1928.

Sonning Eye is also home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, which offer a range of traditional English cuisine and local ales. The Bull Inn is one of the most popular pubs in the village and is known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The pub has a large outdoor seating area, which overlooks the River Thames and is a great spot to enjoy a pint on a sunny day. Overall, Sonning Eye is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Oxfordshire.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
Reading Blue Coat School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Pete Thomas	Holme Park Sonning Lane Sonning-On-Thames Reading Berkshire RG4 6SU 01189441005 School Website
Sonning Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Sherwood	Liguge Way Sonning Reading Berkshire RG4 6XF 1189693399 School Website
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Hulland	Western Avenue Woodley Berkshire RG5 3BH 01189693893 School Website
Willow Bank Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs N Taylor-Dickens	Duffield Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4RW 01189695452 School Website
Willow Bank Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Annie Hanson	Duffield Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4RW 01189691556 School Website
Waingels College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Lindsey Humber	Denmark Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4RF 01189690336 School Website
Micklands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Frost	Micklands Road Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 6LU 01189375500 School Website
St Martins Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Tilling	Pendennis Avenue Caversham Park Village Reading Berkshire RG4 6SS 01189375544 School Website
The Bulmershe School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Woodfin	Chequers Way Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3EL 01189353353 School Website
Caversham Park Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Gail Ray	Queensway Caversham Park Village Reading Berkshire RG4 6RP 01189375433 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Twyford Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NA 2.30 Miles

Wargrave Station Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8EU 2.42 Miles

Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 2.50 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 2.70 Miles

Shiplake Station Road, Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire, RG9 3NY 2.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Direct 0118 944 0707 1/Holme Park Lodge/Sonning La, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6ST 0.55 Miles
Executive Cars 0118 944 1212 Meade Pk/Sonning La, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6US 0.69 Miles
Top Cars 0118 944 2222 Unit 1/Meade Park/Sonning Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6US 0.69 Miles
Greyhound Private Hire 0118 934 9555 29 Strathmore Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QT 1.21 Miles
Airport Connect 0118 934 4487 Old Bath Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QR 1.22 Miles
Viceroy Cars 0844 561 7037 400 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT 1.37 Miles
Aa Prime Cars 0118 901 7565 12 Pennine Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QH 1.40 Miles
Taxi Line 0118 966 2533 611 London Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1AT 1.48 Miles
Top Cars 0118 944 8888 The Parade, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4PS 1.56 Miles
Twyford Executive Cars 0118 903 4903 Whitebridge House, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QJ 1.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sonning Eye Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
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Sonning Pearson Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pound Lane Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Holme Park Reading Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Playhatch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sonning Golf Club Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryecroft Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyndham Cresent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Patricks Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunsden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Bath Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farnham Drive Precinct Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg6 London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodley Centre Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Woodley Centre Surgery 6 Headley Road Woodley Reading RG5 4JA
Woodley Centre Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Woodley Centre Surgery 6 Headley Road Woodley Reading RG5 4JA
Woodley Practice 0118 9697307	Woodley Centre Surgery 6 Headley Road, Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4JA
Loddon Vale Practice 0118 9690160	The Loddon Vale Practice 1 Hurricane Way, Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4UX
Dr. Brock 0118 9351653	Woodley Park Surgery 7 Headley Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4EJ

Local Stores

Charvil
New Bath Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG10 9RL
01189 215100
Store Website
1.13 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Euthanasia For Pets Ltd
3 Paddick Close Sonning Reading Berkshire RG4 6XQ 07951 703224 doinastan@euthanasiaforpets.co.uk Website 0.75 miles

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Harrison Family Vets
Unit 3, The Point Shepherd'S Hill Reading Berkshire RG6 1BE 1.20 miles

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Active Vetcare - Woodley (Beechwood Veterinary Centre)
35 Beechwood Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3DE 0118 927 2999 beechwood@activevetcare.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
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Vet'S Klinic Reading
Unit 9, Base 329 Headley Road East Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4AZ Website 1.82 miles
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Easipetcare
106 Crockhamwell Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3JY 01189 699 526 reading@easipetcare.com Website 1.83 miles
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Twyford Veterinary Clinic
45-47 London Road Twyford Berkshire RG10 9EJ 0118 934 9934 twyford@activevetcare.co.uk Website 2.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 3.15 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 5.54 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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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 6.59 miles

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Simons Wood
Large Area Of Woodland With Many Different Routes, Areas Of Board Walk And Lakes Simons Wood Car Park Finchampstead Lancashire 8.48 miles Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue

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Pullingshill Wood Walking The Trenches
Chalkpit Ln Marlow SL7 2JG 8.55 miles Bovingdon Green

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Bramshill Wood Common
Large Forest With Forestry Tracks, Clearings, Woods And Ponds. Plenty Of Forestry Tracks For Walking, But May Need Wellies/Walking Boots In The Winter Or Rainy Days As Can Get Very Muddy Very Quick! Great For Off Lead However The Woods Are Open To Horse Riders And Cyclists. The Car Park Is Free But Small And Can Sometimes Be Full. Bramshill Rd 9.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-11.2°C	-12.8°C	-12°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-8.7°C	-4.9°C	-1.9°C	-1.3°C	-1.6°C	-3.1°C	-2.7°C
Feels Like	-13.5°C	-12.2°C	-12.2°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-11.4°C	-8.8°C	-5.9°C	-5.2°C	-5.4°C	-7.8°C	-8.5°C

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Temp	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	-2°C	-1.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.2°C	-1.5°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8°C	-8.5°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-7.6°C	-6.9°C	-6.3°C	-6°C	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-6°C	-5.3°C

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Temp	-2°C	-2.2°C	-2.4°C	-2.5°C	-2.3°C	-1.1°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	1.8°C	1.6°C	1.1°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.4°C	-7.9°C	-8°C	-6.9°C	-4.6°C	-3.5°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-2°C	-4.4°C

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