Finchampstead
Finchampstead is a civil parish and village in Royal Berkshire, England. It prides itself on so many things, including having the rank of the most desirable place to stay in England. One reason it ranks so well is that it is the 31st wealthiest villages in the UK and therefore has a higher standard of living.
There is so much in the village that reminds the residents of their ancestors. There are three manors believed to have gotten built between the 17th and 19th centuries. There is also the St. James parish church built in the 16th century but still exists.
Some things to do in the village include visiting the Shepperlands farm, Longmoor bor, and the memorial ground. This ground is currently a cricket and football playing field. The town is a great place to enjoy sports and leisure activities.
Barkham
Barkham lies around 2 miles south of Wokingham, and it is one of the famous villages and civil parishes. Some of the few sights to remember in the town include an 18th-century manor house home to the Bullock family. Another building belongs to the St. James church and got built around 1862.
During and before the 19th century, Barkham residents were mainly agriculturists who practiced the open-field farming system. That was until the UK government implemented the enclosure act in 1821.
The village is under a council of 10 members that the residents elect every four years. The councilors hold meetings at the Arborfield Green Community Centre to deliberate on village matters. The Thames Valley police also help with the governance of this village.
The southcentral ambulance and Royal Berkshire fire brigade also offer their services to the village residents.
Winnersh
Winnersh is a village and civil parish located between Reading and Wokingham. It has a motorway and a nearby railway station that link it to several towns. Unlike many years ago, this residential area has grown to one of the busiest commercial centres in Berkshire.
The centre developed mainly because of the railway construction that was taking place around 1849. The station started to serve residents in 1910 and is still an essential means of transport to and from the village. There are various schools in the area, including nursery, primary and secondary schools.
According to the 2001 census, there were about 7939 people within the Winnersh parish. Their main social amenities include the Reading Cinema Complex that is within the village.
It is also home to the Winnersh Garden Centre, which is one of the biggest in England. Visitors can also have a walk through the Winnersh Meadows public park.
Woosehill
Woosehill is a residential area in the Berkshire county of England. It was built in the 1980s and is mostly part of Wokingham to the Northeastern region. The area developed mainly because of its proximity to much-developed locations such as Wokingham, and therefore, it is now one of the best residential areas.
It has a wide range of amenities that residents enjoy including access to education. There are two primary schools that children from this area attend. There is a community church that is the principal religious centre in Woosehill.
Other amenities include a veterinary clinic that serves the residents, especially with most of them having cattle and pets. The Morrisons supermarket is the major shopping facility where residents can get most of the essential household items they require.
The area also has a doctor’s surgery, which makes it convenient to access medical services. Therefore, residents do not have to move to other places in search of essential services.
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Sindlesham
It is one of the major villages in Berkshire county, England. Residents believe it may have started developing as early as 1220, as evidence of a village church got built that year. SIndlesham is just 4 miles from Reading and also nears Winnersh village.
Some other old buildings in the village include a house built by John Walter in 1864. The house still exists in the town but is now part of a private secondary school. There are also more educational centres in Sindlesham, including the Bearwood Primary School.
Another old sight in the village is a watermill that residents believe got built during the 19th century. It still exists but currently serves as a hotel for locals and tourists visiting the town.
Sindlesham has several recreation facilities that you can enjoy, such as the Nirvana Spa Health club. You can also play golf at the Bearwood lakes golf course within the village.
Emmbrook
Emmbrook derives its name from a river that flows nearby. It is a suburb that forms part of the Wokingham town in Berkshire. It is one of the best places to stay in England as it has all facilities that you may require to stay comfortably.
For example, accessing education in this suburb is easy as there are various schools of different levels. There is an infant school, a junior school, and also a secondary school. The secondary school in this suburb primarily specializes in maths and computing and is one of the secondary schools in Wokingham.
There are also many other amenities in this village, including a social centre and a village hall where residents can hold public meetings. It also has a shopping center where all essential items are available. More amenities in Emmbrook include three pubs that both residents and guests can enjoy. It is one of the best residential areas to visit.
Bracknell
Bracknell is near three major locations in England that include Reading, Windsor, and Maidenhead. It primarily started as a market village before experiencing significant growth in the mid-20th century. At that time, the population of this town stood at 25000 before increasing to 84000 in 2018.
One of the significant triggers of its growth is that it is a significant business centre in England. Several commercial companies have their headquarters in Bracknell. Moving around, into or out of the town, can be either by air, water, or road. However, you have to travel 13 miles by road or rail to access Heathrow Airport.
The town has three major schools including colleges that make access to further education easy. There is also the University of Reading around 18 miles from the town. You can enjoy leisure activities at the Bracknell leisure centre, play golf at a nearby golf course or visit the coral reef water park.
Binfield
It is a village and civil parish that nears Wokingham, Reading and Bracknell. According to the 2011 census, this village had a population of 8689 and consists of up to 5 modern suburbs. It is under the Windsor and Maidenhead representation to the UK parliament.
Some of the social amenities in this village include three public houses which are now listed among grade 1 buildings. The village also is home to two churches that belo0ng to the church of England. The Newbold Seventh day Adventist college and church are also within this village.
Some of the leisure activities that you can do in this village include playing cricket. Cricket is one of the major sports alongside football having started in 1865. You can watch the Binfield Football Club play or even visit one of the four major parks located in Binfield. There is so much to enjoy within this village making it one of the best tourist locations.
Warfield
Visiting the Warfield village and civil parish in Berkshire is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. The village has a modern centre that hosts one of the oldest buildings within the village. The Medieval church building which is now a grade 2 listed building is part of the history of Warfield.
In 1894, the village had its first council of the parish meet to form the local government. Their major role was to take control of governance and policing within Warfield. The village is part of the Bracknell council and therefore, the elected councilors represent the residents in the Bracknell council.
According to a 2016 study, the village had the highest life expectancy in men which stood at 90.3 years. Some of the best places you can visit while touring Warfield is the Harley Green Wood. It is one of the major reserves managed by the UK government.
Popeswood
It is a village that is part of the Binfield civil parish of Berkshire County. Its history can get traced back to 1700 when Alexander Pope used to stay in a manor within the village. Residents believe that the village name came from this renowned poet’s name.
Some of the major sights in the village include the Newbold bible college and church. There is also a public house and another church known as Saint Marks. More facilities include a garage and a post office that are within the modern centre in the village. It also has a number of shops that provide residents with essential items.
One of the major places to visit in Popeswood is a recreational centre located within the village. It is a countryside park with many things to enjoy including playing fields for several games. The village is part of the Windsor parliamentary area and therefore has a representative to the UK parliament.
Priestwood
It is a suburb located about 1 mile to the North-west side of Bracknell that is a Berkshire County town. One of the major buildings in the area is a church belonging to the Saint Andrew church that got completed in 1888.
However, the initial building got demolished by residents as it had looked too old. They later constructed a new church building in 1990. The suburb now has a primary school that the authorities are expanding every year to accommodate the increasing number of students.
There are several social amenities that you can enjoy in Priestwood. For instance, you can play golf at the Blue Mountain Golf Club. You can also visit any of the four nature reserves within the suburb.
These local reserves are under the Bracknell Forest Council and are some of the favorite tourist destinations in England. Every year, thousands of tourists visit to have a good time and enjoy more that Bracknell has to offer.
Winkfield Row
It is a village and civil parish that is also part of the Bracknell Forest. The area has a higher population than most villages with 14998 recorded according to the 2011 census. The village history dates back to the old stone age period with a lot of evidence showing human settlement in the village at the time.
Some of the oldest locations in this village include the St Marys church that the Church of England built in the village. There is also an inn believed to have existed from the 15th century. It is now a private residence that tourists like to see whenever they visit Winkfield.
There is access to education within the village and that is because of the presence of a preparatory school. It is open to both boarding and day pupils from within and outside Winkfield. One of the major recreation facilities in the village is the King George’s Field.
Jeallot’s Hill
This village is just 3 miles from Bracknell and is one of the best places to visit in England. It is part of the Warfiled parish of Berkshire county. It is home to a 4000 metres square greenhouse that is the largest research centre for Sygenta.
Since its early days, the village has been commonly known as an agricultural location. It consists of three different farms that came together to form Jeallot’s Hill in 1927. It has laboratories that are part of the research facilities and also a library that researchers can use for their studies.
The research centre in this village has grown to an international centre. It has also won many accolades including being ranked as the National chemistry Landmark of the UK. Its over 80 years of existence has seen it impact positively to agricultural development globally. If you are planning to visit Jeallot’s Hill, be ready to learn more about agricultural development.
Crowthorne
This village is part of the Berskire County specifically the Bracknell forest. Acco0rding to the 2011 census, it had a population of 6902 residents. One of the major things its known for is the Wellington College that got established in 1859. It is also home to one of the top hospitals in England known as the Broadmoor Hospital.
There are several activities taking place in the village including sports. You can enjoy cricket which is on of the major sports residents of this village take part in for leisure. They also have a cricket team that takes part in the local and national leagues.
There is Health Lake, a nature reserve that you can visit in Crowthorne and it is one of the major tourist attractions the village has. There are more nature reserves including Sandhurst and therefore, you won’t miss something to do in Crowthorne.
Ravenswood
It is one of the major modern villages in England and a great place to visit. It is part of the Wokingham Without parish in the Berkshire County. Residents say that it was initially established as a children’s centre in 1953 before developing to a village.
The children’s complex was under the local authority but majorly managed by Norwood. It initially belonged to the Windsor forest division in around 1607. At that time, Ravenswood was referred to as the Hannican’s Lodge named after one of the residents.
It now falls under the Wokingham parliamentary are with an MP representing the village in the UK parliament. The Thames Valley police are in charge of policing within the village. The Royal Berkshire ambulance also serves the village.