Welcome to Woodley

Woodley is a town located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles east of Reading and has a population of around 35,000 people. The town is known for its beautiful green spaces, including Dinton Pastures Country Park and the nearby Sonning Golf Club. Woodley also has a thriving community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions in Woodley is the Woodley Shopping Precinct, which is home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The precinct has been recently refurbished and now boasts a modern and attractive design. In addition to the shopping precinct, Woodley also has a number of other amenities, including a library, community centre, and sports facilities. The town is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Woodley has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was originally a small village, but it grew rapidly in the 20th century due to its proximity to Reading and the expansion of the local economy. Today, Woodley is a vibrant and diverse town, with a strong sense of community and a range of cultural and recreational activities on offer. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a bustling urban centre, Woodley has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Highwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hickey	Fairwater Drive Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3JE 01189265493 School Website
Addington School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Sara Attra	Woodlands Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3EU 01189669073 School Website
The Bulmershe School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Woodfin	Chequers Way Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3EL 01189353353 School Website
The Ambleside Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mr Kerrie Clifford	Ambleside Close Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4JJ 01183776444
Beechwood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sally Hunter	Ambleside Close Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4JJ 1189695976 School Website
South Lake Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antoinette Butler-Willis	Campbell Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3NA 01189691672 School Website
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Hulland	Western Avenue Woodley Berkshire RG5 3BH 01189693893 School Website
Rivermead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Brian Prebble	Loddon Bridge Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4BS 1189540770 School Website
Earley St Peter's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Smith	Church Road Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 1EY 1189261657 School Website
Alfred Sutton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Howell	148 Wokingham Road Reading Berkshire RG6 1JR 01189375411 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Earley Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY 0.79 Miles

Winnersh Triangle Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS 1.49 Miles

Winnersh Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU 2.23 Miles

Reading Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ 2.52 Miles

Twyford Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NA 2.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Euro Cabs 0118 926 0260 30 Kingfisher Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LG 0.25 Miles
Woodley Taxis 0118 926 0260 30 Kingfisher Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LG 0.25 Miles
1St Value Cars 0118 927 2228 35 Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 0.62 Miles
Airport Cars 0118 967 0252 Synegis House/Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 0.62 Miles
Team Taxi 0118 969 3331 Synegis House/Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 0.62 Miles
Trinity Cars Of Wokingham 0118 969 5695 Synegis House/21 Crockhamwell Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3LE 0.62 Miles
Capital Cars 0118 962 6262 Culver Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1DY 0.65 Miles
1St Airports 0118 966 4000 40 Culver La, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1DY 0.65 Miles
Reading Airport Taxis 01491 628888 Culver Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1DY 0.65 Miles
Airport Ez Cars Ltd 0118 966 4411 Nts House, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SZ 0.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Howth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roslyn Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheble Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quentin Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodley Precinct Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodley Precinct Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Reading Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg5 Southlake Parade/Kingfisher Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crockham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campbell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyndham Cresent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pitts Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg6 London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Headley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairwater Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodley Centre Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Woodley Centre Surgery 6 Headley Road Woodley Reading RG5 4JA
Woodley Centre Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Woodley Centre Surgery 6 Headley Road Woodley Reading RG5 4JA
Woodley Practice 0118 9697307	Woodley Centre Surgery 6 Headley Road, Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4JA
Dr. Brock 0118 9351653	Woodley Park Surgery 7 Headley Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4EJ
Parkside Practice 0118 9260026	Green Road Surgery 224 Wokingham Road Reading Berkshire RG6 1JS

Local Stores

Woodley
Woodlands Avenue
Woodley
Berkshire
RG6 1FL
01189 669863
Store Website
0.32 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Active Vetcare - Woodley (Beechwood Veterinary Centre)
35 Beechwood Avenue Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3DE 0118 927 2999 beechwood@activevetcare.co.uk Website 0.29 miles
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Easipetcare
106 Crockhamwell Road Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 3JY 01189 699 526 reading@easipetcare.com Website 0.34 miles
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Harrison Family Vets
Unit 3, The Point Shepherd'S Hill Reading Berkshire RG6 1BE 0.56 miles

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Vet'S Klinic Reading
Unit 9, Base 329 Headley Road East Woodley Reading Berkshire RG5 4AZ Website 0.83 miles
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Euthanasia For Pets Ltd
3 Paddick Close Sonning Reading Berkshire RG4 6XQ 07951 703224 doinastan@euthanasiaforpets.co.uk Website 1.25 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 1.42 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 1.93 miles

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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 4.87 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 6.71 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 6.92 miles Car Park Off Wellingtonia Avenue

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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 7.33 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 8.10 miles Free Car Park Off Bramshill Road

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Weather Forecast

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