Welcome to Whitley Wood

Whitley Wood is a small suburb located in the town of Reading, Berkshire. It is situated on the eastern side of the town and is bordered by the A33 road to the north and the River Kennet to the south. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and flats. There are also a few local shops and amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Whitley Wood is its proximity to the River Kennet. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Whitley Wood Recreation Ground and the nearby Prospect Park. These provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking.

Despite its relatively small size, Whitley Wood has a strong sense of community. There are several local groups and organizations that work to improve the area and bring residents together. These include the Whitley Community Development Association, which runs a community centre and organizes events and activities for local residents. Overall, Whitley Wood is a pleasant and welcoming place to live, with plenty of amenities and a strong community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 3°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Geoffrey Field Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Zoe Dean	Exbourne Road Whitley Wood Reading Berkshire RG2 8RH 01189375473 School Website
Geoffrey Field Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Shelly Hancock	Exbourne Road Reading Berkshire RG2 8RH 01189375475 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nikki Mcveigh	Lulworth Road Reading Berkshire RG2 8LX 01189375434 School Website
John Madejski Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Buckingham	125 Hartland Road Reading Berkshire RG2 8AF 01189370200 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
Crosfields School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Caroline Townshend	Shinfield Reading Berkshire RG2 9BL 01189871810 School Website
Blagdon Nursery School And Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Budge	Blagdon Road Reading Berkshire RG2 7NT 01189375425 School Website
The Ridgeway Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Norah Edgar	Willow Gardens Reading Berkshire RG2 7EL 01189375530 School Website
Whitley Park Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nathan Butler-Broad	Brixham Road Reading Berkshire RG2 7RB 01189375566 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 2.35 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 2.76 Miles

Reading West Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY 2.82 Miles

Winnersh Triangle Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS 3.40 Miles

Winnersh Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU 3.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J.W.'S Executive Cars 0118 975 2241 1 Copenhagen Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8UH 0.33 Miles
Station Taxis Reading 0118 986 9090 179 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8DL 0.43 Miles
National Chauffeurs Ltd 01344 555555 77 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8HY 0.43 Miles
Normans Minibus Hire 07930 588179 20 Hartland Road Whitley, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8BN 0.53 Miles
Advance Cars 0118 987 5171 49 Ryhill Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AZ 0.61 Miles
Regal Cars 0118 921 2115 C9-C10 Acre Business Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0SA 0.65 Miles
Cabs 4 U 0118 954 1004 18 Highmead Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NG 0.87 Miles
The English Rose Vintage Hire Co 07956 372926 17 Maltby Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AE 1.05 Miles
Millennium Cars 0118 966 6777 16-20 Long Barn Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7SZ 1.23 Miles
Platinum Cars 0118 975 0750 2 Arkwright Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0LU 1.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitley Wood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blandford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gratton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Engineers Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitley Wood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Basingstoke Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg2 Holiday Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shinfield Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Boy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Way Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Imperial Way Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bennet Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bennett Road Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Reading Surgery	257 Whitley Wood Road Reading RG2 8LE
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
Long Barn Lane Surgery 0118 9871377	Long Barn Lane Surgery 22 Long Barn Lane,Whitley Reading Berkshire RG2 7SZ

Local Stores

Whitley Wood
164-168 Whitley Wood Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8LQ
01189 864843
Store Website
0.01 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Berkeley
Euro Garages
10 Berkeley Avenue
Berkeley
Reading
RG1 6JS
0118 959 6019
Store Website
2.2 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 0.59 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Lower Earley
6 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 5UF 01189 759582 lower.earley@medivet.co.uk Website 1.19 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 1.26 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 1.96 miles
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Vets Now (Reading)
1 Tilehurst Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7TW 01189 594 007 readingclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.53 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Limited
1 Tilehurst Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7TW 0118 957 4488 admin@castle-vets.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 2.82 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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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 3.98 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 5.51 miles

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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 5.68 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 6.35 miles Free Car Park Off Bramshill Road

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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 6.60 miles Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue

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Weather Forecast

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	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

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	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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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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