Towns & cities · South East England
Wasing
Wasing — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wasing is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 47 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.3667°, -1.1667°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wasing Wood Ponds SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wasing is an agricultural and woodland village, country estate and civil parish in West Berkshire, England owned almost wholly by the descendants of the Mount family. In local administration, its few inhabitants convene their own civil parish, but share many facilities with Brimpton.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The manor of Wasing was owned by the College of the Valley Scholars in Salisbury when it was dissolved in 1542. The manor was soon sold by the Crown to Sir Humphrey Forster, a king's servant.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3667, -1.1667
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Aldermaston
- Postcode
- RG7 8PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 47
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1873513 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wasing (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Nicholas, Wasing - geograph.org.uk - 1539298.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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La Capanna
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Wasing is a small village located in South East England with a population of 47. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 47
- Constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
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Things to see in Wasing
5 attractions within 12 km.
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William Penney Theatre
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Wasing Park
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Nicholas, Wasing
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📷 5Theatres · South East England
William Penney Theatre
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Church of St Nicholas, Wasing
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📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
The Hurst School
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📷 5Parks · South East England
Wasing Park
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Where to eat & stay near Wasing
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
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📷 3Caravan parks · South East England
Cherry Bird Country Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Walkeridge Farm
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wasing?
- Wasing is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 8PB), in the parish of Aldermaston.
- What is Wasing?
- Wasing — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Wasing?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 8PB.
- Is Wasing a protected site?
- Yes — Wasing is part of the Wasing Wood Ponds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wasing free to visit?
- Yes, Wasing is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wasing?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 8PB.