Welcome to Woodcote

Woodcote is a charming village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a variety of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, a primary school, and several shops and pubs. The village is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services to Reading and Oxford.

One of the most notable features of Woodcote is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Chiltern Hills offer a range of walking trails, including the famous Ridgeway National Trail, which passes through the village. The village is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the nearby Warburg Nature Reserve, which is a popular spot for birdwatching.

Woodcote is a vibrant and friendly community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which features live music, food stalls, and a range of activities for all ages. The village also has a thriving sports scene, with several local teams and clubs, including a cricket club, a football club, and a tennis club. Overall, Woodcote is a wonderful place to live or visit, with its stunning countryside, friendly community, and range of amenities and activities.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Langtree School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bamford	Woodcote Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0RA 01491680514 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
The Oratory School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Smith	Woodcote Reading South Oxfordshire Oxfordshire RG8 0PJ 1491683500 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
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
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
Goring Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Wheatcroft	Wallingford Road Goring-On-Thames Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0BG 01491872289 School Website
Whitchurch Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Chesters	Eastfield Lane Whitchurch-On-Thames Reading Oxfordshire RG8 7EJ 01189842347 School Website
South Stoke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Rogers	The Street South Stoke Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0JS 01491872948 School Website
Pangbourne Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Fry	Kennedy Drive Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7LB 01189842315 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Goring & Streatley Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP 2.70 Miles

Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 3.33 Miles

Cholsey Railway Approach, Cholsey, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD 4.49 Miles

Tilehurst Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH 4.58 Miles

Reading West Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY 6.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chrissie's Cabs 01491 682412 Holly Tree Cottage/Collins End, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 1.92 Miles
Aston Taxis 07919 046427 Holly Tree Cottage, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7RH 1.92 Miles
Mudochs Taxi 01491 875875 4 West Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BX 2.58 Miles
Airpal Taxis 07862 721698 7 Whitehills Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0EB 2.62 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 3.49 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 3.49 Miles
Pang Valley Private Hire 0118 984 1000 51 Horseshoe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JH 3.57 Miles
Pangbourne Private Hire 0118 984 5051 5 Meadow Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7ND 3.58 Miles
Adams Cars 01491 628888 Unit 9B, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA 3.97 Miles
Reading Airport Taxis 01491 628888 Manor Farm, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5LA 3.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitehouse Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcote Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goring Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Rg8 Grimmer Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Moor Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shirvills Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exlade Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crays Pond Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Woodcote Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hook End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Hillbottom Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braziers Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Emmens Close Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Rg8 Goring Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Whitchurch Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DP
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Whitchurch Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DP
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Whitchurch Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DP

Local Stores

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

	Open	Close
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SPAR - Tilehurst
12 Spey Road
Tilehurst
Reading
RG30 4DG
01189 424215
Store Website
5.8 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 1.64 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:00
Tue	09:00	18:00
Wed	09:00	18:00
Thu	09:00	18:00
Fri	09:00	18:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Goring Veterinary Centre
Thames Court 17C High Street Goring-On-Thames Reading Berkshire RG8 9AR 01491 873 638 goring@fullyvetted.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
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Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	12:30	16:00
Sun	closed	closed

Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Horseshoe Road Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7JQ 0118 9843221 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Sat	10:00	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Active Vetcare - Sonning Common
2C Green Lane Sonning Common Reading Berkshire RG4 9NA 0118 972 3821 msvets@activevetcare.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
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Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Ilges Lane Cholsey Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9PA 01491 651379 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	08:30	15:30
Sun	closed	closed

Tilehurst Veterinary Centre
19 School Road Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5AR 0118 942 8240 tilehurst@activevetcare.co.uk Website 5.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
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Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	08:30	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 4.59 miles

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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 6.64 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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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 7.29 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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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 8.85 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 9.45 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Dinton Pastures Country Park
5 Davis St Hurst Reading Lancashire RG10 0TJ 10.69 miles

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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	-14.4°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

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
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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