Welcome to Frilsham

Frilsham is a picturesque village located in the heart of the West Berkshire countryside, England. This charming rural settlement is steeped in history and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is nestled within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is renowned for its rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and diverse wildlife. With a population of just over 300 residents, Frilsham offers a close-knit community atmosphere that is both welcoming and friendly.

The history of Frilsham dates back to the Roman era, with archaeological evidence suggesting that the area was once home to a Roman villa. The village's name is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "frið" and "ham," which translate to "peaceful settlement." Throughout the centuries, Frilsham has maintained its rural character, with agriculture playing a significant role in the local economy. The village is home to several listed buildings, including the 12th-century St. Frideswide's Church, which boasts a beautiful Norman doorway and a striking 15th-century wooden bell turret. Other notable historic structures include the 17th-century Yattendon Court and the charming thatched cottages that line the village streets.

In addition to its rich history, Frilsham offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike. The surrounding countryside provides an idyllic setting for walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the landscape. The nearby Pang Valley is particularly popular among nature enthusiasts, as it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including kingfishers, otters, and rare orchids. For those interested in angling, the River Pang offers excellent opportunities for trout fishing. Furthermore, the village boasts a thriving social scene, with various clubs and societies catering to a range of interests, from gardening to amateur dramatics.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 1.1°C

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Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Yattendon C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Manley	Yattendon Thatcham Berkshire RG18 0UR 01635201397 School Website
Brockhurst And Marlston House Schools Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Fleming	Marlston House Hermitage Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9UL 01635200293 School Website
Hermitage Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Turner	Hampstead Norreys Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9SA 01635200355 School Website
Hampstead Norreys C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss K House	Newbury Hill Thatcham Berkshire RG18 0TR 01635201371 School Website
Downe House Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mckendrick	Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9JJ 01635200286
St Finians Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Jarratt	The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9HU 01635865925 School Website
Cold Ash St Marks C E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mitch Warrender	Cold Ash Hill Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9PT 01635862600 School Website
Bucklebury C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr A Higgs	Blacklands Road Upper Bucklebury Reading Berkshire RG7 6QP 01635862965 School Website
Bradfield C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Davies	Cock Lane Southend Bradfield Reading Berkshire RG7 6HR 01189744304 School Website
Priors Court School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-20 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Piper	Prior's Court Road Hermitage Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9NU 1635247202 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Midgham Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE 4.29 Miles

Thatcham Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP 4.31 Miles

Aldermaston Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB 5.11 Miles

Newbury Racecourse Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST 5.57 Miles

Goring & Streatley Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP 5.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Yattendon Cars 07786 548614 The Stores, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UF 0.92 Miles
Tadley Cars 0118 981 6313 3 Donnington Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PU 2.68 Miles
Tadley Taxis 0118 981 6840 3 Donnington Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PU 2.68 Miles
Absolute Cars 07920 023004 37 Billington Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HG 3.50 Miles
Kennet And Avon Cars 07900 248161 21 Mount Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4LD 3.69 Miles
Ts Executive Cars 07979 854952 7 Browning Close, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3EF 3.79 Miles
Jennie's Taxi 07967 766970 13 Shelley Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3FS 3.81 Miles
C D C Taxis 01635 866730 2 Gordon Rd, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3DD 4.01 Miles
Kennet And Avon Cars 01635 847853 The Flat/12C Bath Rd, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3SX 4.09 Miles
National Airport Links 01635 224224 79 Bath Rd, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3BD 4.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beechfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frilsham Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yattendon Post Office Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bucklebury Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlston Road Phone Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Hill Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eling No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyld Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yattendon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Slade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg18 Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampstead Norreys Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillfoot Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanford Dingley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hermitage Post Office Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chapel Row Surgery 0118 9713252	Chapel Row Surgery The Avenue, Bucklebury Reading Berkshire RG7 6NS
Thatcham Health Centre 01635 867171	Thatcham Health Centre 3 Bath Road Thatcham,Newbury Berkshire RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bath Road Thatcham RG18 3HD
Kennet Pcn Hub 01635 867171	Thatcham Mc 3 Bath Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3HD
Newbury Hub 01635 868006	Burdwood Surgery Wheelers Green Way Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4YF

Local Stores

Hermitage - Newbury Road
Newbury Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9TD
01635 200851
Store Website
2.60 miles

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SPAR - Upper Bucklebury
Long Grove
Upper Bucklebury
Reading
RG7 6QS
01635 865300
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Valley Veterinary Group
Tutts Clump Bradfield Reading Berkshire RG7 6JU 0118 9744352 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 2.80 miles
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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
10 London Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4LQ 01635 868382 receptionthatcham@donningtongrove.com 3.70 miles
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Gkg Vets
55 Station Road Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4PZ 01635 868047 elizabeth@gkgvets.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Equibreed Uk Ltd
Lower Meadows Grange Lane Beenham Reading Berkshire RG7 5PT 01189 712994 enquiry@equibreed.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Routine work 8am to 1pm Only OOH for remaining hours
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Vets4pets Newbury London Road
Inside Pets At Home 121 London Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2BX 5.43 miles


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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery Oxford Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2JB 01635 39039 info@donningtongrove.com Website 5.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park; You Can Walk For Miles And In Every Section There Is Something New For Your Dog(S) To Explore! There Is The Polo Field Which Is Great For Letting Your Dog Off Of The Lead For The First Time - There Is Also Woodland Areas And So Much More. There Is A Café, Picnic Tables And A Children’S Play Area. This Is The Perfect Place To Enjoy Yourself!! Yattendon Rd Lancashire 1.62 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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Canal Towpath Newbury
This Path Follows The Kennet &Amp; Avon Canal. I Started At The Discovery Centre Just Outside Newbury On The Road To Thatcham Where You Will Find Free Parking And A Cafe. There Is A Dirt Track That Crosses Over The Railway Track Taking You Down To The Canal. My Dog Loved It, Although Being A Cockapoo He Did Spend A Lot Of Time Trying To Get Into The Canal. It’S A Relaxing Route Which Is Level. The Nature Discovery Centre Lower Way Lancashire 4.48 miles

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Snelsmore Common
Great Country Walk With Pathed Areas And A Good Wide Track Within Lots Of The Walks. The Common Has A Good Choice Of Different Walks For Repeat Visits And Is Quite Flat Although There Are More Wooded Area's For Exploring Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury RG14 3BQ 5.01 miles Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School

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Greenham Common
Large Area To Walk On With Many Different Paths And Watering Holes Around. There Are Horses And Cattle Running Free And Its Usually Fairly Popular With Cyclist As Well As Children And All Types Of Dog Owners! 34 Burys Bank Rd Thatcham Lancashire RG19 8BZ 5.68 miles Main Car Park Listed Above Does Get Locked At 8Pm Summer And 6Pm Winter. There Is An Old Air Control Tower Here Which You Can See From The Road.

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Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle Farm Cottage Castle Ln Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE 5.71 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 6.06 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Weather Forecast

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