Towns & cities · South East England
Inkpen
Inkpen — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Inkpen is located in West Berkshire, South East England, with the postcode RG17. The nearest railway station is Kintbury, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Inkpen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 838 people. Address: RG17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.3770°, -1.4680°.
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Summary from the official site
Inkpen is a village located in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering visitors a chance to explore its rich history and scenic landscapes. Activities include archaeological digs, local climate initiatives, and community events at the Inkpen Memorial Playing Field Trust. The village also features a library and opportunities for stargazing.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- 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
Inkpen is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Hungerford, most of the land of which is cultivated fields with scattered woodland once part of a former forest of Savernake. Inkpen has boundaries with Wiltshire and Hampshire, including parts of Walbury Hill, the highest point in South East England, and Inkpen Hill.
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Background
History
The earliest record of Inkpen is in the Cotton Charter viii, dated between AD 931 and 939. This includes the will of a Saxon thegn named Wulfgar, whose name means "wolf-spear". Wulfgar owned "land at inche penne" which he "had from Wulfric, who had it from Wulfhere who first owned it", his father and grandfather respectively. Wulfgar left this to be divided amongst named heirs: three quarters to his wife, Aeffe, the other quarter to "the servants of God" at the holy place in Kintbury. Following Aeffe's death, her share was also to go to the holy place at Kintbury "for the souls of Wulfgar, Wulfric and Wulfhere".
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- Coordinates
- 51.3770, -1.4680
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Inkpen
- Postcode
- RG17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Population
- 838
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.inkpen-village.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1864651 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Inkpen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Inkpen, Berkshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Inkpen Crocus Field
Forests & woodlands · 0.4 km
Inkpen
Villages · 0.5 km
Kirby House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Inkpen House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
The Old Craven Arms
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
Titcomb Manor
Manor houses · 1.6 km
St John Baptist de La Salle
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
West Woodhay House
Gardens · 1.8 km
Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
West Woodhay Motte
Castles · 2.2 km
Gallows Down
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
World War II Assault on Merville Battery
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Inkpen is a village located in South East England with a population of 838. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 838
- Constituency
- Newbury
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Things to see in Inkpen
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Dove's House
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Inkpen Crocus Field
Inkpen Crocus Field is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Inkpen House
Inkpen House — house in Inkpen, West Berkshire, England, UK.
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Kintbury Lock
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Kintbury Newt Ponds
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Kintbury Newt Ponds
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kintbury War Memorial
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Kirby House
Kirby House — house in Inkpen, West Berkshire, England, UK.
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Manor House
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Stargroves
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Walbury Hill
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📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane
Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane — archaeological site in Inkpen, West Berkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
World War II Assault on Merville Battery
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Combe Gibbet
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📷 5Gardens · South East England
West Woodhay House
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Stargrove
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Inkpen Crocus Field
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Kirby House
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Inkpen House
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The Old Craven Arms
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Titcomb Manor
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Where to eat & stay near Inkpen
Places to stay
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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The Old Craven Arms
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The Funghi Club
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inkpen?
- Inkpen is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17), in the parish of Inkpen.
- What is Inkpen?
- Inkpen — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Inkpen?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17.
- Is Inkpen a protected site?
- Yes — Inkpen is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Inkpen free to visit?
- Yes, Inkpen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Inkpen?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17.