Welcome to Whitchurch on Thames

Whitchurch-on-Thames is a picturesque village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Thames and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, charming streets, and stunning natural scenery. Visitors to Whitchurch-on-Thames can enjoy a range of activities, including walking, cycling, and boating.

One of the most notable landmarks in Whitchurch-on-Thames is the 13th-century St. Mary's Church. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Whitchurch-on-Thames is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including the Chiltern Hills and the River Thames. The village is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes to explore. Visitors can also take a boat trip along the River Thames, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Whitchurch-on-Thames is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 10.3°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Purley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Holland	Purley Village Purley-On-Thames Reading Berkshire RG8 8AF 01189842384 School Website
Oratory Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrew De Silva	Goring Heath Reading RG8 7SF 1189844511 School Website
Long Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christina Allison	Long Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 6YG 01189427187 School Website
Denefield School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Edwin Towill	Long Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 6XY 01189413458 School Website
Brookfields Special School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Bernie	Sage Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 6SW 01189421382 School Website
Downsway Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Ayres	Warbreck Drive Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 6FE 01189421362 School Website
Westwood Farm Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Geraldine Ross	Fullbrook Crescent Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 6RY 01189426113 School Website
Westwood Farm Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Geraldine Ross	Fullbrook Crescent Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 6RY 01189425182

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 1.02 Miles

Tilehurst Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH 2.50 Miles

Goring & Streatley Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP 2.99 Miles

Theale Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA 4.15 Miles

Reading West Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY 4.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chrissie's Cabs 01491 682412 Holly Tree Cottage/Collins End, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 0.99 Miles
Aston Taxis 07919 046427 Holly Tree Cottage, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 0.99 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 1.00 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 1.00 Miles
Pang Valley Private Hire 0118 984 1000 51 Horseshoe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JH 1.10 Miles
Pangbourne Private Hire 0118 984 5051 5 Meadow Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7ND 1.13 Miles
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888 27 Hildens Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5HY 2.93 Miles
Maverick Airport Cars 07809 295038 42, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BQ 3.03 Miles
Airpal Taxis 07862 721698 7 Whitehills Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0EB 3.09 Miles
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888 28 Bran Cl, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4SY 3.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rg8 Hardwick House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Path Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Whitchurch Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hatch Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitchurch Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Wallis Cottages No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thames Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Hillbottom Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reading Road Purley Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pangbourne Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rg8 Pangbourne Railway Station Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Rg8 Pangbourne Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shooters Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennedy Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

Petrol Pangbourne
329 Reading Road
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7JE
011898 45358
Store Website
0.94 miles

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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
3.7 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 1.02 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	20:00
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Sat	10:00	12:00
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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 1.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Tilehurst Veterinary Centre
19 School Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5AR 0118 942 8240 tilehurst@activevetcare.co.uk Website 2.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
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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 3.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Sun	closed	closed

Tilehurst Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit F Reading Retail Park Oxford Road Reading Berkshire RG30 1PR tilehurst@vets4pets.com Website 3.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	18:30
Sun	10:00	16:00

Active Vetcare - Sonning Common
2C Green Lane Sonning Common Reading Berkshire RG4 9NA 0118 972 3821 msvets@activevetcare.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 2.06 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 4.94 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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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 5.23 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park Reading Lancashire RG7 2HP 9.28 miles Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'

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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 9.42 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 9.69 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	16.5°C	13.7°C	12.8°C	9.8°C	11.6°C	15.5°C	18.5°C	21.9°C	23.3°C	22.8°C	18.2°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	16.1°C	12.7°C	9.8°C	8.2°C	10.4°C	15.2°C	18.4°C	21.8°C	24.7°C	24.7°C	18.2°C	15.7°C

Saturday	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	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	13.3°C	11.4°C	10.2°C	9.9°C	14.2°C	18.3°C	20.9°C	22.6°C	23°C	22.5°C	20.3°C	16.2°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	11.4°C	10.2°C	9.9°C	14.2°C	18.3°C	20.9°C	24.1°C	24.6°C	24.6°C	20.3°C	16.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	16°C	14.7°C	13.8°C	13.4°C	17.3°C	21.6°C	25.1°C	26.5°C	26.8°C	26.6°C	23.3°C	19.3°C
Feels Like	16°C	14.9°C	14.2°C	14°C	17.6°C	21.7°C	25.9°C	26.7°C	27.1°C	27.2°C	23.7°C	19.3°C

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