Towns & cities · South East England
East Garston
East Garston — village in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
East Garston is located in West Berkshire, South East England, with the postcode RG17 7ES. The nearest railway station is Hungerford, which is 8.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
East Garston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 524 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Berkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4860°, -1.4760°.
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Summary from the official site
East Garston is a small village located in West Berkshire, nestled in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village features a rich community history and offers various local amenities, including a church, village hall, and social clubs.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lambourn SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
East Garston is a village and civil parish on the River Lambourn, about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of Hungerford in West Berkshire. The river flows through the village, dividing many houses from the main road, so that each has a bridge over the river to the front door.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4860, -1.4760
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- East Garston
- Postcode
- RG17 7ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Population
- 524
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.east-garston.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q945786 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Garston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: EastGarston(AndrewSmith)Aug2006.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
East Garston War Memorial and railings
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Pigeon House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Eastbury
Villages · 1.7 km
Great Shefford
Villages · 2.2 km
Berkshire Downs
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
East Shefford
Villages · 3.0 km
The Pheasant Inn
Hotels · 3.1 km
St Thomas' Church, East Shefford
Historic churches · 3.1 km
St Mary's Church
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Bockhampton, Berkshire
Vineyards · 3.4 km
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Watts Bank
Wildlife reserves · 3.5 km
Watts Bank
Forests & woodlands · 3.5 km
East Garston is a village in the South East England region with a population of 524. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 524
- Constituency
- Newbury
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East Garston War Memorial and railings
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📷 2Mountains & hills · South East England
Lambourn Downs
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East Garston War Memorial and railings
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Pigeon House
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Berkshire Downs
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near East Garston
Places to stay
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The Pheasant Inn
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The Retreat at Elcot Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Goodies Café, Lambourn
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Tutti Pole
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Garston?
- East Garston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 7ES), in the parish of East Garston.
- What is East Garston?
- East Garston — village in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Garston?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 7ES.
- Is East Garston a protected site?
- Yes — East Garston is part of the River Lambourn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is East Garston free to visit?
- Yes, East Garston is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Garston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 7ES. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency.