Welcome to Checkendon

Checkendon is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated in the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic buildings, charming pubs, and beautiful walks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Checkendon is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful stained glass window. Another historic building in the village is the Checkendon Court, a Grade II listed building that was once a manor house. Today, it is used as a conference center and wedding venue.

Checkendon is also home to several pubs, including the Highwayman Inn and the Red Lion. Both pubs offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as delicious food and drink. The village is also a popular destination for walkers, with several scenic routes that take in the surrounding countryside. The Chiltern Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the Chiltern Hills, passes through Checkendon and is a great way to explore the area.

Local Schools

School	Details
Checkendon Church Of England A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hillier	Checkendon Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0SR 01491680693 School Website
The Oratory School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Smith	Woodcote Reading South Oxfordshire Oxfordshire RG8 0PJ 1491683500 School Website
Woodcote Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Hunt	Reading Road Woodcote Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0QY 01491680454 School Website
Stoke Row Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nick Steele	Stoke Row Henley On Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5QS 01491680720 School Website
Langtree School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bamford	Woodcote Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0RA 01491680514 School Website
Oratory Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrew De Silva	Goring Heath Reading RG8 7SF 1189844511 School Website
Peppard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Steele	Church Lane Peppard Henley On Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5JU 01491628354 School Website
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hartley	Reades Lane Sonning Common Reading RG4 9LN 1189721500 School Website
Nettlebed Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bethany Greenwood	High Street Nettlebed Henley On Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5DA 01491641328 School Website
Kidmore End Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Griffin	Chalkhouse Green Road Kidmore End Reading Oxfordshire RG4 9AU 1183573149 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Goring & Streatley Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP 4.01 Miles

Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 4.38 Miles

Tilehurst Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH 4.96 Miles

Cholsey Railway Approach, Cholsey, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD 5.13 Miles

Henley-On-Thames Station Approach, Off Station Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AY 6.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chrissie's Cabs 01491 682412 Holly Tree Cottage/Collins End, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 2.57 Miles
Aston Taxis 07919 046427 Holly Tree Cottage, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 2.57 Miles
Adams Cars 01491 628888 Unit 9B, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA 2.88 Miles
Reading Airport Taxis 01491 628888 Manor Farm, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA 2.88 Miles
All High Society Limousines 0118 972 2511 59 Wood La, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9SJ 3.30 Miles
Henley Airport Services 01491 826161 Chiltern View, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6QA 3.65 Miles
Mudochs Taxi 01491 875875 4 West Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BX 3.81 Miles
Airpal Taxis 07862 721698 7 Whitehills Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0EB 3.91 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 4.45 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 4.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Hamilton	Woodcote Surgery Wayside Green Woodcote Reading Berkshire RG8 0PR
Goring & Woodcote Medical Practice 01491 680686	The Health Centre Wayside Green, Woodcote Nr.Reading Berkshire RG8 0PR
Nettlebed Surgery 01491 641204	The Surgery Wanbourne Lane, Nettlebed Henley-On-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5AJ
Nettlebed Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wanbourne Lane Nettlebed Henley-On-Thames RG9 5AJ
Nettlebed Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wanbourne Lane Nettlebed Henley-On-Thames RG9 5AJ

Local Stores

Woodcote
2 Bridle Path
Woodcote
Reading
Oxfordshire
RG8 0SE
01491 680369
Store Website
1.54 miles

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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Camelid Veterinary Services Ltd
The Old Barracks Lady Grove Goring Heath Reading Berkshire RG8 7RU 01491 680313 claire@ukalpacavet.com Website 2.31 miles
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Active Vetcare - Sonning Common
2C Green Lane Sonning Common Reading Berkshire RG4 9NA 0118 972 3821 msvets@activevetcare.co.uk Website 3.22 miles
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Goring Veterinary Centre
Thames Court 17C High Street Goring-On-Thames Reading Berkshire RG8 9AR 01491 873 638 goring@fullyvetted.co.uk Website 4.15 miles
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Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Horseshoe Road Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7JQ 0118 9843221 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 4.46 miles
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Ilges Lane Cholsey Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9PA 01491 651379 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Active Vetcare - Oakley
65 Oakley Road Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 7RN 0118 947 9298 oakley@activevetcare.co.uk Website 5.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 5.38 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 7.75 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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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 7.95 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 8.84 miles

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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 10.28 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 10.62 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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