Towns & cities · South East England
Hermitage
Also known as: Hermitage, Berkshire
Hermitage — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hermitage is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,154 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.4525°, -1.2762°.
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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
Hermitage is a village and civil parish, near Newbury, in the English county of Berkshire. The civil parish is made up of a number of settlements: Hermitage village, Little Hungerford and Wellhouse.
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Background
History
On Oare Common are two curvilinear ditched enclosures which are probably of prehistoric date, although it has also been suggested that they may represent a motte and bailey castle. The hill fort of Grimsbury Castle is in Grimsbury Wood. A folly stands at its centre. A 2nd and 3rd century Roman villa of some pretensions was discovered at Wellhouse in the Victorian era. Between 1917 and 1918 D. H. Lawrence lived in Hermitage, at Chapel Farm Cottage in Chapel Lane. His novella The Fox is set in the area, with Bailey Farm based on Grimsby Farm. Three early 21st century housing areas were completed in the north and south. These include Forest Edge and Hermitage Green.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4525, -1.2762
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hermitage
- Postcode
- RG18 9AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Population
- 1,154
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1813871 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hermitage, Berkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Oare Common
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Hermitage
Villages · 0.6 km
Grimsbury Hill Fort - Secondary fortifications
Hill forts · 0.9 km
Grimsbury Castle
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Grimsbury Hill Fort
Hill forts · 1.0 km
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications
Castles · 1.1 km
Cold Ash Quarry
Quarries · 1.6 km
Newbury Show Ground
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
DoubleTree
Hotels · 2.4 km
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Brockhurst and Marlston House School
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Chieveley
Villages · 2.9 km
Cold Ash War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Hermitage is a village located in South East England with a population of 1,154. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,154
- Constituency
- Newbury
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hermitage
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Hermitage →
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Newbury Show Ground
Newbury Show Ground — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Grimsbury Hill Fort
Grimsbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Grimsbury Hill Fort - Secondary fortifications
Grimsbury Hill Fort - Secondary fortifications — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cold Ash War Memorial
Cold Ash War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Grimsbury Castle
Grimsbury Castle — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · South East England
Oare Common
Oare Common — a literary house museum in england south east.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South East England
Oare Common
Oare Common — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Grimsbury Hill Fort - Secondary fortifications
Grimsbury Hill Fort - Secondary fortifications — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Grimsbury Castle
Grimsbury Castle — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Grimsbury Hill Fort
Grimsbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hermitage
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
Donnington Valley Hotel
Donnington Valley Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Elephant at the Market
The Elephant at the Market — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Prancing Horse Public House
The Prancing Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Chequers Public House
The Old Chequers Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
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Englefield Green — village in the borough of Runnymede, Surrey, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hermitage?
- Hermitage is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 9AF), in the parish of Hermitage.
- What is Hermitage?
- Hermitage — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Hermitage?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 9AF.
- Is Hermitage a protected site?
- Yes — Hermitage is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hermitage free to visit?
- Yes, Hermitage is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hermitage?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 9AF.