Towns & cities · South East England
Woolhampton
Woolhampton — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Woolhampton is located in West Berkshire, South East England, with the postcode RG7 5SQ. The nearest railway station is Midgham, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Woolhampton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 725 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.3973°, -1.1770°.
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Summary from the official site
Woolhampton is a small village located in the South East of England, nestled between Newbury and Reading. It features a variety of amenities including pubs, shops, schools, and churches, and is accessible via bus and train services.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Woolhampton is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, England. The village straddles the Bath Road between the towns of Reading, 8 miles (13 km) to the east, and Newbury, 6 miles (10 km) to the west.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3973, -1.1770
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Woolhampton
- Postcode
- RG7 5SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 725
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.woolhamptonparish.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1812436 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Woolhampton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Douai Abbey, geograph.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Woolhampton Lock
Canal locks · 0.4 km
Woolhampton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Heale's Lock
Canal locks · 1.3 km
Douai Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.4 km
Douai Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.4 km
Douai Abbey
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Midgham
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
St Leonard's Chapel, Brimpton
Chapels · 2.2 km
Aldermaston
Towns & cities · 2.5 km
Wasing Park
Parks · 2.5 km
Wasing
Villages · 2.5 km
Church of St Nicholas, Wasing
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Woolhampton is a village located in South East England with a population of 725. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 725
- Constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Woolhampton
5 attractions within 12 km.
Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Douai Abbey
Douai Abbey — church in Berkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Douai Abbey
Douai Abbey is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Woolhampton Lock
Woolhampton Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Cathedrals · South East England
Douai Abbey
Douai Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Woolhampton War Memorial
Woolhampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Woolhampton Lock
Woolhampton Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Woolhampton War Memorial
Woolhampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Douai Abbey
Douai Abbey — church in Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Cathedrals · South East England
Douai Abbey
Douai Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Douai Abbey
Douai Abbey is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Woolhampton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5
📷 3Caravan parks · South East England
Cherry Bird Country Park
Cherry Bird Country Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Elephant at the Market
The Elephant at the Market — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bladebone Inn
The Bladebone Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Prancing Horse Public House
The Prancing Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Chequers Public House
The Old Chequers Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Wellington Arms Public House
Wellington Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolhampton?
- Woolhampton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 5SQ), in the parish of Woolhampton.
- What is Woolhampton?
- Woolhampton — village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Woolhampton?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 5SQ.
- Is Woolhampton a protected site?
- Yes — Woolhampton is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Woolhampton free to visit?
- Yes, Woolhampton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woolhampton?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 5SQ.