Welcome to Silchester

Silchester is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is known for its rich history and archaeological significance. The village is home to the ancient Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum, which was once a thriving hub of trade and commerce. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its fascinating history and beautiful countryside.

One of the main attractions in Silchester is the Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. The town was founded in the 1st century AD and was an important center of trade and commerce. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the town, including the impressive city walls, the amphitheater, and the Roman baths. The town is also home to a number of other historic sites, including the medieval church of St. Mary the Virgin and the ruins of Silchester Castle.

In addition to its rich history, Silchester is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is also home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional English cuisine and enjoy a pint of local ale.

Local Schools

School	Details
Silchester Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sally Peckett	School Lane Silchester Reading Hampshire RG7 2NJ 01189700256 School Website
Tadley Court School Other Independent Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Headteacher Lesley Walkden	Tadley Common Road Tadley Basingstoke Hampshire RG26 3TB 1189817720 School Website
Tadley Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebekah Alsey	The Green Tadley Hampshire RG26 3PB 01189813805 School Website
Bishopswood Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Glen Golding	Barlows Road Tadley Hampshire RG26 3NA 01189812738 School Website
Bishopswood Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Glen Golding	Barlows Road Tadley Hampshire RG26 3NA 01189812836 School Website
Burnham Copse Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Armstrong	New Church Road Tadley Hampshire RG26 4HN 01189814498 School Website
Mortimer St Johns C E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Beswick	West End Road Mortimer Reading Berkshire RG7 3SY 01189332242 School Website
Bramley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Glen Golding	Bramley Lane Bramley Tadley Hampshire RG26 5AH 01256881339 School Website
Mortimer St Marys C E Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Beswick	The Street Mortimer Reading Berkshire RG7 3PB 01189332491 School Website
The Priory Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Walsh	Pamber End Tadley Hampshire RG26 5QD 01256850062 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bramley (Hampshire) Sherfield Road, Bramley, Hampshire, RG26 5AG 2.48 Miles

Mortimer The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY 3.08 Miles

Aldermaston Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB 3.47 Miles

Midgham Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE 4.50 Miles

Theale Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA 5.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Compass Executive Cars 0118 970 2233 Cedar Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 2PB 0.93 Miles
D And I Cars 0118 981 2812 7 Brook Green, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3SE 1.35 Miles
A Star Cars 0118 933 2494 20 Stephens Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3TU 2.06 Miles
National Airport Links 0118 910 8108 10A West End Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3SY 2.23 Miles
1St Call Private Hire 0118 982 0000 The Nursery/Paices Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PG 2.57 Miles
Voyager Travel 01256 881812 Hunters Moon/Cufaude La, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5DL 2.92 Miles
A4 Executive Cars 0118 921 21 21 Unit 2/Brunel House/Station Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 2AB 3.13 Miles
Burghfield Cars 0118 983 2811 34 Sandbrooke Walk, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3HX 3.69 Miles
Basingstoke Taxis - Executive Airport Transfers 07789 660119 22 Fernhill Place, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0SJ 4.36 Miles
Cool Cars 01256 812737 25 Kings Pightle, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8XX 4.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Calleva Arms Silchester No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartley's Silchester No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silchester Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silchester Pound No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burney Bit No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pamber Heath Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frog Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mount Silchester No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lake Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Latchmere Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Easter Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tadley Medical Partnership 0118 9816661	Morland Surgery 40 New Road Tadley Hampshire RG26 3AN
Tadley Medical P'ship 0118 9814166	The Tadley Medical P'ship Holmwood Hc,Franklin Ave Tadley Hampshire RG26 4ER
Clift Surgery 01256 881228	Clift Surgery Minchens Lane, Bramley Tadley Hampshire RG26 5BH
Mortimer Surgery 0118 9332436	The Mortimer Surgery 72 Victoria Road Mortimer Common, Reading Berkshire RG7 3SQ
Dr. M. L. Swami 0118 9835222	Burghfield Health Centre Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3YJ

Local Stores

Tadley - Franklin Avenue
98 Franklin Avenue
Tadley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG26 4EU
01189 817843
Store Website
2.24 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Tadley
Euro Garages
Mulfords Hill
Tadley
RG26 3LJ
0118 981 1096
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gp Vets
17 West Street Tadley Hampshire RG26 3ST 01189 813668 basingstoke@gpvets.com Website 1.30 miles
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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
Tadley Surgery Newchurch Road Tadley Hampshire RG26 4TR 2.27 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 3.70 miles
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Equibreed Uk Ltd
Lower Meadows Grange Lane Beenham Reading Berkshire RG7 5PT 01189 712994 enquiry@equibreed.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Routine work 8am to 1pm Only OOH for remaining hours
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Medivet Basingstoke
Unit 23 Chineham Shopping Centre Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8BQ Website 5.12 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Barn Animal Hospital
Paynes Meadow Old Basing Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8AD 01256 329522 reception@barnvets.co.uk Website 5.51 miles
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Local Dog Walks

Roman Silchester
Silchester Roman Town Car Park Reading Lancashire RG7 2HP 0.77 miles Follow The Brown English Heritage Signs To 'Roman Silchester'

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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 4.10 miles There Is A Free Carpark On The Edge Of The Green.

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

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Old Basing And The Loddon River Hampshire
2 Bartons Ln Old Basing Basingstoke Lancashire RG24 8AN 5.91 miles Park At Millstone Pub Rg24 8Ae

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Rotherwick
From The Church Follow The Footpath Behind And Across The Filed Across The Little Lane And Through The Horse Paddock And Continue Along Footpath That Bears Off To The Right Along Edge Of Field That Runs Parallel To Street. Come Out Into Eedmans Lane Turn Left And Take Footpath To Dark Wood But Turn Right To Head Behind Houses On Wedmans Lane. Turn Right When You Reach The Road And Right Again To Head Back Up The Street To The Start. 86 The St Rotherwick Hook RG27 9BG 6.35 miles Park Near Church.

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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 6.37 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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