Towns & cities · South East England
Aldworth
Aldworth — village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aldworth, the nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, located approximately 4.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aldworth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 285 people. Address: RG8. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire". Coordinates: 51.5090°, -1.2010°.
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Summary from the official site
Aldworth is a quaint village located on the Ridgeway in the Berkshire downs, home to around 250 residents. Visitors can explore its historic sites, including St Mary’s Church, which dates back to the 13th century, and enjoy the local pubs and community hall.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aldworth is a village and mainly farmland civil parish in the English county of Berkshire, near the boundary with Oxfordshire.
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Background
History
King Alfred's defeat of the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown in January 871, is said by some to have occurred near The Ridgeway and Lowbury Hill. In medieval times there was a fortified manor house or castle; La Beche Castle once stood on the site of what is now Beche Farm in the parish. This was the main residence of the De La Beche family, after whom it was named. This well-known family of medieval knights had held high positions at court since at least 1260. The De La Beche family remained powerful landowners and knights in the 14th century. Many were retainers to the king, warders to the Tower of London, and sheriffs of Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The family was influential in the reigns…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5090, -1.2010
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Aldworth
- Postcode
- RG8
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 285
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.aldworthvillage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q949246 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aldworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aldworth Church 2000.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's church, Aldworth
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The Bell Inn
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Ashampstead
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Warren Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Tower Approximately 70 Metres To North Of Blorenge House
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Thurle Down
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Goring and Streatley Golf Club
Golf courses · 3.1 km
The Living Rain Forest
Zoos & aquariums · 3.3 km
The Living Rainforest
Zoos & aquariums · 3.4 km
Lowbury Hill
Archaeological sites · 3.4 km
Lowbury Hill
Archaeological sites · 3.4 km
Lowbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Aldworth is a village located in South East England with a population of 285. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 285
- Constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
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Things to see in Aldworth
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Goring Lock
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Perborough Castle
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Streatley House
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Lowbury Hill
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Dovecote 60m north of Place Manor Cottage
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The Bell Inn
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St Mary's church, Aldworth
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Place Manor
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Lewis Carroll
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Warren Hill
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Lowbury Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Thurle Down
Thurle Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 155 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Lowbury Hill
Lowbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 186 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Lingley Knoll
Lingley Knoll — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 140 m.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Catherine Wheel Public House
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The Bull Hotel
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Nearby
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St Mary's church, Aldworth
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The Bell Inn
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Ashampstead
Ashampstead — village in Berkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Warren Hill
Warren Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Tower Approximately 70 Metres To North Of Blorenge House
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Thurle Down
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Where to eat & stay near Aldworth
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Bull Hotel
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The Catherine Wheel Public House
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The Old Tavern
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The Chequers Inn Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldworth?
- Aldworth is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG8), in the parish of Aldworth.
- What is Aldworth?
- Aldworth — village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire.
- How do I get to Aldworth?
- The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG8.
- Is Aldworth a protected site?
- Yes — Aldworth is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Aldworth free to visit?
- Yes, Aldworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aldworth?
- The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG8.