Welcome to Swallowfield

Swallowfield is a village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of Reading and 2 miles east of Arborfield. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and vibrant community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Swallowfield is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning stained glass window, intricate carvings, and a beautiful bell tower. Another historic building in the village is the Swallowfield Park, a country house that was built in the 17th century. The house is surrounded by a beautiful parkland and is now used as a venue for weddings and other events.

Swallowfield is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village store, and several pubs and restaurants. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete, a fireworks display, and a Christmas market. The community is known for its strong sense of community spirit and residents are actively involved in organizing and participating in these events. Overall, Swallowfield is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lambs Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Finn	Back Lane Spencers Wood Reading Berkshire RG7 1JB 01189883820 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
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
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
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
Farley Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Bateman	Church Road Farley Hill Reading Berkshire RG7 1UB 01189732148 School Website
The Vine Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs René Esterhuizen	Mitford Close Basingstoke Road Three Mile Cross Reading Berkshire RG7 1HF 1189886464 School Website
Grazeley Parochial Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Critchlow	Mereoak Lane Grazeley Reading Berkshire RG7 1JY 01189883340 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mortimer The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY 3.46 Miles

Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 4.56 Miles

Winnersh Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU 4.90 Miles

Winnersh Triangle Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS 5.06 Miles

Wokingham Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AP 5.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J.W.'S Executive Cars 0118 975 2241 1 Copenhagen Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8UH 2.52 Miles
Bee's Taxis 0118 973 6080 Weller Drive, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ 2.74 Miles
B's Taxis 0118 973 6835 Unit F, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QZ 2.74 Miles
Street Cars 0845 600 6474 Hogwood House, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4QQ 2.74 Miles
Advance Cars 0118 987 5171 49 Ryhill Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AZ 2.83 Miles
The English Rose Vintage Hire Co 07956 372926 17 Maltby Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AE 2.99 Miles
National Chauffeurs Ltd 01344 555555 77 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8HY 3.11 Miles
Regal Cars 0118 921 2115 C9-C10 Acre Business Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0SA 3.14 Miles
Normans Minibus Hire 07930 588179 20 Hartland Road Whitley, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8BN 3.16 Miles
Station Taxis Reading 0118 986 9090 179 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8DL 3.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swallowfield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Riseley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nutbean Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Part Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lambs Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hyde End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Risley Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spencers Wood Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mays Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovelands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birch Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farley Hall Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Rg2 Appleton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryeish Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swallowfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Street Swallowfield Reading RG7 1QY
Swallowfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Street Swallowfield Reading RG7 1QY
Wokingham South Pcn Hub 0118 9883728	Swallowfield Med. Prac. The Street Swallowfield Berkshire RG7 1QY
Swallowfield Medical Practice 0118 9883134	Swallowfield Med Practice The Street,Swallowfield Reading Berkshire RG7 1QY
Dr. M. D. Smith 0118 9884620	The Surgery Millworth Lane Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9EN

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Pinewood
Euro Garages
Reading Road
Pinewood
Reading
RG7 3EH
0118 983 4383
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Ballimore Spencers Wood Reading Berkshire RG7 1AA 0118 988 4856 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
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Shinfield Vets
Alstonby Shinfield Road Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9BE 0118 987 2294 info@shinfieldvets.co.uk Website 2.94 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 3.64 miles
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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 3.93 miles
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Nine Mile Veterinary Hospital - Wokingham
177 Nine Mile Ride Finchampstead Wokingham Berkshire RG40 4JD 01189 733 466 enquiries.nmvh@cvsvets.com Website 4.29 miles
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Burghfield Veterinary Surgery
1 Tarragon Way Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3YU 0118 983 2465 burghfield@fullyvetted.co.uk Website 4.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.08 miles

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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 3.91 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 4.58 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 4.98 miles Park In Longbridge Mill Car Park And Follow Route Into Field On Picture I Have Added

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Sherfield On Loddon
There Is A Area Of Commons Here That Make A Nice Loop. From Carpark Walk Clockwise Around The Common To The Ponds Then Loop Back. Walk A Little Way Up Bramley Road To Pick Up Footpath That Loops Around The Back Of The Housing. Cross A33 It Is Then Possible To Nip Into Access Road For Hotel To Walk Back To Village Centre. Weston House Reading Rd Sherfield On Loddon Hook RG27 0BS 5.24 miles There Is A Free Carpark On The Edge Of The Green.

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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 5.42 miles Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue

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