Towns & cities · South East England
Sonning
Sonning — village and civil parish in the Borough of Wokingham in the English county of Berkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sonning is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,445 people. Address: RG4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Borough of Wokingham in the English county of Berkshire". Coordinates: 51.4730°, -0.9110°.
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Official information
The Mill at Sonning is a theatre located on the riverbank in Sonning Eye, Reading. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances in a unique setting that combines dining and entertainment.
From the Wikipedia article
Sonning (traditional: ; modern: ) is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England, on the River Thames, east of Reading. The village was described by Jerome K. Jerome in his book Three Men in a Boat as "the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river".
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Background
History
In Anglo-Saxon times, the village was of considerable importance as the lesser centre of the bishopric of Ramsbury, sometimes called the see of Ramsbury and Sonning. The church was a secondary cathedral and the present structure, St Andrew's Church, contains reused Anglo-Saxon carvings. By the 12th century Sonning church had eight dependent churches, four of which had become independent parishes by the 15th century. This is an example of the organisation of the Anglo-Saxon church into minsters with their own parochially known as the minster system. (1799) with the tower of St Andrew's Church, Sonning, in the background.]] Sonning prospered as an important stopping post for travellers, both…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4730, -0.9110
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Sonning
- Postcode
- RG4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Phone
- 0118 969 8000
- Population
- 1,445
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford — 3.3 km
- Opening
- Monday & Tuesday 11am – 1.30pm / 3.30pm – 6pm; Wednesday – Friday 11am – 1:30pm / 5 – 7.30pm; Saturday 10am – 7:30pm; Sundays & Bank Holidays CLOSED
- Official site
- millatsonning.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q588293 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sonning (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrew's, Sonning - geograph.org.uk - 99292.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bull Inn
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Saint Andrew's Church
Cemeteries · 0.2 km
St Andrew's Church, Sonning
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The Great House Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve
Parks · 0.3 km
The Mill at Sonning
Mills · 0.5 km
The Mill at Sonning
Theatres · 0.5 km
Reading Blue Coat School
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
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Sonning Lock
Canal locks · 0.5 km
The French Horn
Restaurants · 0.6 km
Sonning Hill Island
Islands · 1.1 km
Sonning Cutting
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Sonning is a village in South East England with a population of 1,445. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,445
- Constituency
- Earley and Woodley
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Things to see in Sonning
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sonning?
- Sonning is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG4), in the parish of Sonning.
- What is Sonning?
- Sonning — village and civil parish in the Borough of Wokingham in the English county of Berkshire.
- How do I get to Sonning?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG4.
- Is Sonning free to visit?
- Yes, Sonning is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sonning?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG4.