Welcome to Horncastle

Horncastle Berkshire, a picturesque market town nestled in the heart of the English countryside, is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Located in the county of Berkshire, this charming town is steeped in history, dating back to the Roman times. With its rich heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant community, Horncastle Berkshire is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to experience the quintessential English countryside.

One of the most striking features of Horncastle Berkshire is its stunning architecture, which is a testament to the town's rich history. The town is home to a number of well-preserved historical buildings, including the 18th-century Horncastle House, the beautiful St. Mary's Church, and the remains of the Roman walls that once encircled the town. The streets of Horncastle are lined with charming Georgian and Victorian buildings, which have been lovingly restored and maintained by the local community. These architectural treasures provide a fascinating glimpse into the town's past and serve as a reminder of its enduring appeal.

In addition to its historical attractions, Horncastle Berkshire is also renowned for its natural beauty. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, lush woodlands, and picturesque rivers, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills offer a wealth of walking and cycling trails, while the River Thames provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The town's location within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ensures that visitors are never far from breathtaking landscapes and stunning vistas.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Prospect School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Littlemore	Cockney Hill Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4EX 01189590466 School Website
Manor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Swain	110 Ashampstead Road Reading Berkshire RG30 3LJ 01189375494 School Website
The Holy Brook School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Smith	145 Ashampstead Road Southcote Reading Berkshire RG30 3LJ 01189375489 School Website
Churchend Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Howard Seymour	Usk Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4HP 01189375450 School Website
Kennet Valley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Deirdre Devine	Carters Rise Calcot Reading Berkshire RG31 7YT 01189414410 School Website
St Michaels Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Kilbane	Dee Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4AS 01189015550 School Website
Thames Valley School Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Makoka	Conwy Close Reading Berkshire RG30 4BZ 01189424750 School Website
The Avenue Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Dame Symon Cooke	Conwy Close Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4BZ 01183389038 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Doberska	Dee Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4BE 01189375466 School Website
Moorlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Nicola Browne	Church End Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG30 4UN 01189375505 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Reading West Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY 1.74 Miles

Tilehurst Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH 1.89 Miles

Theale Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA 2.26 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 2.51 Miles

Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 4.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sterling Cars 0118 958 2293 132 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2EU 0.29 Miles
Reading Taxi Co 07929 139334 140 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2EU 0.29 Miles
Coronation Square Cars 0118 950 0005 36A Coronation Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3QP 0.56 Miles
Kc Travel Minibus Services 0118 956 8038 Southcote Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3AR 0.76 Miles
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888 28 Bran Cl, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4SY 0.98 Miles
1St Stop Minibus 0118 958 2490 Southcote Farm Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3DZ 1.04 Miles
Maverick Airport Cars 07809 295038 42, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BQ 1.21 Miles
Dial A Cab 0118 945 4545 Norcot Post Office/852 Oxford Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1EL 1.29 Miles
City 6 Limos 0118 989 1115 248 Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DP 1.30 Miles
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888 27 Hildens Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5HY 1.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horncastle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dwyer Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockeny Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Asda (Tilehurst) Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Lane Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Square Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hardwick Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calcot Row Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calbourne Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Michaels Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yew Tree Rise Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corwen Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crhtt West 0118 9605995	Prospect Park Hosptial Honey End Lane Tilehurst Reading RG30 4EJ
Dr. S. E. Williams 0118 9508640	Southcote Clinic Coronation Square Southcote Reading Berkshire RG30 3QP
Circuit Lane Surgery	53 Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3AN
Circuit Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	53 Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3AN
Circuit Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	53 Circuit Lane Reading RG30 3AN

Local Stores

The Triangle
21 The Triangle
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 4RN
01189 414081
Store Website
1.14 miles

	Open	Close
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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tilehurst Veterinary Centre
19 School Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5AR 0118 942 8240 tilehurst@activevetcare.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
Wed	08:30	19:00
Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	08:30	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Tilehurst Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit F Reading Retail Park Oxford Road Reading Berkshire RG30 1PR tilehurst@vets4pets.com Website 1.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	20:00
except Bank Holidays
Tue	09:00	20:00
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Fri	09:00	20:00
Sat	09:00	18:30
Sun	10:00	16:00

Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Limited
1 Tilehurst Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7TW 0118 957 4488 admin@castle-vets.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	18:30
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Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Vets Now (Reading)
1 Tilehurst Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7TW 01189 594 007 readingclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.81 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	00:00	23:59
Closed between 09:00 and 18:30
Tue	00:00	23:59
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Sat	00:00	23:59
Closed between 09:00 and 12:00
Sun	00:00	00:00

Companion Care (Reading) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Brunel Retail Park Basingstoke Road Reading Berkshire RG2 0HS 0118 907 0787 reading@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
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Thu	09:00	19:00
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Active Vetcare - Oakley
65 Oakley Road Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 7RN 0118 947 9298 oakley@activevetcare.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
Tue	08:00	19:00
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Sat	08:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 0.90 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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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 2.37 miles

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Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park Reading Lancashire RG7 2HP 6.34 miles Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'

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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 6.55 miles

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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 7.09 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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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 8.45 miles

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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