Villages · South East England
Great Shefford
In or near East Garston.
Great Shefford — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford · 7.9 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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.
Place summary
Great Shefford is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 937. This small settlement offers a glimpse into rural life in the region. The village features typical English architecture and local amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. Its serene environment is characteristic of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4747, -1.4496
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Great Shefford
- Postcode
- RG17 7DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Population
- 937
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648024 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
East Shefford
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St Thomas' Church, East Shefford
Historic churches · 0.9 km
East Garston
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
East Garston War Memorial and railings
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
The Pheasant Inn
Hotels · 2.8 km
Bridge Over River Lambourn North East Of Welford Park
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Welford Park
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Wickham
Villages · 3.7 km
Pigeon House
Historic houses · 3.9 km
Eastbury
Villages · 3.9 km
Berkshire Downs
Mountains & hills · 4.5 km
Hungerford Newton
Villages · 4.6 km
Nearby
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St Thomas' Church, East Shefford
St Thomas' Church, East Shefford — church in East Shefford, West Berkshire, England, UK.
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East Garston
East Garston — village in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
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East Garston War Memorial and railings
East Garston War Memorial and railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over River Lambourn North East Of Welford Park
Bridge Over River Lambourn North East Of Welford Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Shefford
Places to stay
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The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn — a hotel in england south east.
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The Retreat at Elcot Park
The Retreat at Elcot Park — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Farncombe Farm Campsite
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The Three Swans Hotel
The Three Swans Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
Goodies Café, Lambourn
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Tutti Pole
Tutti Pole — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Funghi Club
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The Woodspeen
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Shefford?
- Great Shefford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 7DS), in the parish of Great Shefford.
- What is Great Shefford?
- Great Shefford — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Great Shefford?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 7DS.
- Is Great Shefford a protected site?
- Yes — Great Shefford is part of the River Lambourn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Shefford?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 7DS.