Historic pubs · South East England
The Prancing Horse Public House
In or near Midgham.
The Prancing Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 1.3 km
About
The Prancing Horse Public House is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Prancing Horse Public House is located in Thatcham, South-East England, within the postcode RG18. It is situated near the River Kennet, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, likely offering a selection of drinks and light fare, set against a backdrop of natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4037, -1.2521
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Thatcham
- Postcode
- RG18 4JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26449297 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Prancing Horse Public House?
- The Prancing Horse Public House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 4JU), in the parish of Thatcham.
- What is The Prancing Horse Public House?
- The Prancing Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Prancing Horse Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 4JU.
- Is The Prancing Horse Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Prancing Horse Public House is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Prancing Horse Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 4JU.