Villages · South East England
Shiplake
In or near Wargrave.
Shiplake — a village in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wargrave · 1.8 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shiplake is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 682. It is characterised by its rural setting and community atmosphere. The village offers a glimpse into typical English village life, with local amenities and a peaceful environment. Visitors can expect a quiet retreat, surrounded by the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5006, -0.9026
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Shiplake
- Postcode
- RG9 4DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Population
- 682
- Nearest railway station
- Wargrave — 1.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637960 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Shiplake College, Water Tower Approximately 90 Metres North West
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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Shiplake Court
Stately homes · 0.7 km

Keeps Well
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Holmwood
Gardens · 1.3 km

Shiplake Lock
Canal locks · 1.3 km

Lower Shiplake War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km

High Wood Roman Villa
Roman villas · 1.5 km
Shiplake Railway Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km

Villa at Harpsden
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km

Wargrave War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km

Bellehatch Park House
Historic houses · 2.1 km

The Bull
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Nearby
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shiplake College, Water Tower Approximately 90 Metres North West
Shiplake College, Water Tower Approximately 90 Metres North West — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Shiplake Court
Shiplake Court — school building, formerly country house in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Keeps Well
Keeps Well is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Shiplake Lock
Shiplake Lock — lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England.
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Lower Shiplake War Memorial
Lower Shiplake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shiplake
Places to stay
Hotels · South East England
The Great House Hotel
The Great House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Hotels · South East England
The Catherine Wheel
The Catherine Wheel — a hotel in england south east.
Campsites · South East England
Swiss Farm Touring and Camping
Swiss Farm Touring and Camping — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · South East England
The French Horn
The French Horn — a restaurant in england south east.
Historic pubs · South East England
Bull Inn
Bull Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Wagon And Horses Public House
The Wagon And Horses Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Electrovert The Bell Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shiplake?
- Shiplake is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 4DH), in the parish of Shiplake.
- What is Shiplake?
- Shiplake — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Shiplake?
- The nearest railway station is Wargrave, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG9 4DH.
- Is Shiplake a protected site?
- Yes — Shiplake is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shiplake?
- The nearest railway station is Wargrave, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 4DH.