Welcome to Arborfield

Arborfield is a village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south-east of Reading and 2 miles west of Wokingham. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and excellent transport links.

One of the most notable landmarks in Arborfield is the Grade II listed Arborfield Hall. This stunning building was built in the 18th century and was once the home of the Duke of Wellington. Today, it is used as a conference and events venue and is a popular location for weddings and other special occasions. Other historic buildings in the village include the 12th-century St Bartholomew's Church and the 17th-century Arborfield Old School.

Arborfield is also home to a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and several pubs and restaurants. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with easy access to the M4 motorway and regular bus services to Reading and Wokingham. Overall, Arborfield is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Coombes Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Henderson	School Road Arborfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9NX 1189760751 School Website
Shinfield St Marys C Of E Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Chan	Chestnut Crescent Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EJ 01189883663 School Website
Shinfield Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Lauchlan	School Green Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EH 1189883389 School Website
Alder Grove Church Of England Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Theobald	Alder Grove Shinfield Berkshire RG2 9RA 1183247218 School Website
Hillside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicci Morris	Rushey Way Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 4HQ 01189755771 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Reading Primary Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Wray	401 Old Whitley Wood Lane Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 8QA 1189312938 School Website
Reddam House Berkshire Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Rick Cross	Bearwood Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 5BG 01189748300 School Website
Bohunt School Wokingham Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Godber	Remount Drive Arborfield Wokingham RG2 9GB 1189076237 School Website
Crosfields School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Caroline Townshend	Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9BL 01189871810 School Website
Oakbank Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Jump	Hyde End Lane Ryeish Green Reading Berkshire RG7 1ER 01189883616 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Winnersh Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU 2.70 Miles

Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 2.72 Miles

Winnersh Triangle Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS 2.92 Miles

Wokingham Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AP 3.42 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 4.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The English Rose Vintage Hire Co 07956 372926 17 Maltby Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AE 1.49 Miles
Advance Cars 0118 987 5171 49 Ryhill Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AZ 1.69 Miles
Skyport Cars 0870 766 9252 Chilcombe Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3DB 1.97 Miles
Primeace Chauffeur Services 020 3174 0113 Blue Cedar House, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 4ST 1.98 Miles
Bee's Taxis 0118 973 6080 Weller Drive, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ 2.09 Miles
B's Taxis 0118 973 6835 Unit F, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ 2.09 Miles
Street Cars 0845 600 6474 Hogwood House, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QQ 2.14 Miles
J.W.'S Executive Cars 0118 975 2241 1 Copenhagen Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8UH 2.16 Miles
National Chauffeurs Ltd 01344 555555 77 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8HY 2.17 Miles
Station Taxis Reading 0118 986 9090 179 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8DL 2.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Arborfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Melrose Gardens Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Shinfield Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cutbush Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Julkes Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramshill Hunt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seymour Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Venning Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shinfield Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Appleton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bailuel Barracks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cutbush Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fleming Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Boy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr. M. D. Smith 0118 9762394	Arborfield Village Hall Eversley Road Arborfield Cross Reading Berkshire RG2 9PQ
Dr. M. D. Smith 0118 9884620	The Surgery Millworth Lane Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EN
Shinfield Surgery	School Green Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EH
South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac 0118 4029177	Shinfield Medical Pract School Green, Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EH
Shinfield Medical Practice 0118 9769101	Shinfield Medical Pract School Green, Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EH

Local Stores

Shinfield - School Green
39 School Green
Shinfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 9EE
01189 887573
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shinfield Vets
Alstonby Shinfield Road Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9BE 0118 987 2294 info@shinfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles

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Medivet Lower Earley
6 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 5UF 01189 759582 lower.earley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.22 miles
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Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Ballimore Spencers Wood Reading Berkshire RG7 1AA 0118 988 4856 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Companion Care (Winnersh ) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 1 Gazelle Close Winnersh Wokingham Berkshire RG41 5HH 0118 9789637 winnersh@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.61 miles

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Medivet Wokingham 24 Hourkynoch Vets
156 Barkham Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 2RP 0118 979 0551 wokingham@medivet.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Nine Mile Veterinary Group - Emmview
Emmview Veterinary Clinic Emmview Close Wokingham Berkshire RG41 3DA 0118 796 060 enquiries.emmview@cvsvets.com Website 3.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 3.32 miles

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Bramshill Wood Common
Large Forest With Forestry Tracks, Clearings, Woods And Ponds. Plenty Of Forestry Tracks For Walking, But May Need Wellies/Walking Boots In The Winter Or Rainy Days As Can Get Very Muddy Very Quick! Great For Off Lead However The Woods Are Open To Horse Riders And Cyclists. The Car Park Is Free But Small And Can Sometimes Be Full. Bramshill Rd 3.86 miles

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Simons Wood
Large Area Of Woodland With Many Different Routes, Areas Of Board Walk And Lakes Simons Wood Car Park Finchampstead Lancashire 4.49 miles Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue

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Bramshill Forest
Forest Plantations Both Sides Of The Bramshill Road. Flat Forest Walks, Safe For Off Lead Dogs, Children And Any Family Member. Lots Of Wild Life To Be Seen (Deer, Rabits, Water Birds, Birds Of Prey). There Are A Number Of Lakes/Ponds Which Are Safe For Dogs To Swim In. Do Watch Out For Horses, The Area Is Popular With Horse Riders And In The Breeding Season There Are Swans And Other Birds With Signets/Chicks. The Welsh Dr Eversley Hook RG27 0JW 4.66 miles Free Car Park Off Bramshill Road

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River Kennet And Cunning Man
Lovely Tracks Along The River With Nooks To Explore And A Lovely Pup Friendly Pub To Park At And Have A Drink In When Finished The Cunning Man Reading Lancashire RG30 3RB 4.88 miles Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub

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Sherfield River Loddon
Lovely Walk Through Nice Quiet Countryside. Follow The River Loddon For Miles. Plenty Of Entrances Into The River For All Breeds And Sizes. Park At Longbridge Mill Public House For Refreshments And Great Food After A Long Walk. At Times There May Be Cattle In The Fields So Beware If Your Dog Doesn’T Get On Well With Cows. Absolutely Stunning Countryside. Hook 7.14 miles Park In Longbridge Mill Car Park And Follow Route Into Field On Picture I Have Added

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