Towns & cities · South East England
Bucklebury
Bucklebury — village and civil parish in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bucklebury, the nearest railway station is Midgham, located 4.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bucklebury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 22 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,066 people. Address: RG7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in West Berkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4340°, -1.2070°.
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Summary from the official site
Bucklebury is a parish in the UK that is managed by an elected council dedicated to supporting the local community. The official website provides information about various local events, planning, and community resources.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bucklebury is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Newbury and 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) north of the A4 road. The parish has a population of 2,116, but the village is much smaller. Bucklebury Common, with an area of over 1 square kilometre (0.39 sq mi), is one of the largest commons in the ceremonial and historic county of Berkshire.
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Background
History
Bucklebury was a royal manor owned by Edward the Confessor (reigned 1042–66). The village and parish church are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the Second World War much of Bucklebury Common was cleared for the stationing of troops. Some of the concrete paths laid down still remain and are now used as bridleways.
Visiting
In Tolkien's legendarium "Bucklebury Ferry" is run by Buckland Hobbits to Bucklebury, their main town, across the Brandywine river.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4340, -1.2070
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Bucklebury
- Postcode
- RG7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 2,066
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham — 4.7 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q999796 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bucklebury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Parish Church of St Mary The Virgin, Bucklebury - geograph.org.uk - 876.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bucklebury Farm Park
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Guinea Pig Village
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Bucklebury Manor
Stately homes · 0.9 km
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite
Campsites · 2.0 km
The Bladebone Inn
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Frilsham
Villages · 2.4 km
St Frideswide's Well
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Brockhurst and Marlston House School
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Ramsbury Corner
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
Ramsbury
Vineyards · 3.0 km
In memory of Colonel Frank Beale, LVO
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
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Tutts Clump
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Bucklebury is a village in South East England with a population of 2,066. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,066
- Constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bucklebury?
- Bucklebury is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7), in the parish of Bucklebury.
- What is Bucklebury?
- Bucklebury — village and civil parish in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bucklebury?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7.
- Is Bucklebury a protected site?
- Yes — Bucklebury is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bucklebury free to visit?
- Yes, Bucklebury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bucklebury?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7.