China Island

Island in Berkshire

England

China Island

Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking west-southwest along Church Road Credit: Basher Eyre

China Island, located in the county of Berkshire, England, is a small and picturesque island situated in the River Thames near the town of Pangbourne. It is one of the many islands found along the Thames, and its unique name is believed to have originated from the presence of a porcelain factory that once operated on the island.

Covering a total area of approximately 3 acres, China Island is predominantly covered by lush vegetation, including trees, shrubs, and well-maintained gardens. The island is privately owned and is accessible only by boat, adding to its serene and exclusive atmosphere.

China Island is home to a single property, a beautiful and historic house that sits at the heart of the island. The house, known as China Island House, is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 18th century. It has been carefully preserved and boasts a unique architectural style, combining elements of Georgian and Victorian design.

The island offers stunning views of the surrounding river and countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility. The property's gardens are meticulously maintained and feature various flowering plants and trees, creating a tranquil and idyllic setting.

China Island is a well-known landmark in the area, attracting visitors who appreciate its beauty and historical significance. While the island is not open to the public, it can be admired from the riverbanks or enjoyed by those fortunate enough to reside in or visit the nearby area.

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China Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.413766/-0.62869422 or Grid Reference SU9569. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking west-southwest along Church Road
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking south-southwest along Church Lane
Looking east-northeast along Church Road
Looking east-northeast along Church Road
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: churchyard
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: churchyard
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: early February 2022
Holy Trinity, Sunningdale: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
St Michael & All Angels, Sunninghill: early February 2022
Stag-headed Quercus robur in Church Field Silwood Park As the tree ages,  there comes a point when the canopy starts to contract each year  leaving the resilient but now dead limbs behind.
Stag-headed Quercus robur in Church Field Silwood Park
As the tree ages, there comes a point when the canopy starts to contract each year leaving the resilient but now dead limbs behind.
Park Crescent A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent
A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Park Crescent
A road that goes in a loop, serving cul-de-sacs on a housing estate, off Rise Road.
Larch Avenue A road between Silwood Road (the B383) and Rise Road.
Larch Avenue
A road between Silwood Road (the B383) and Rise Road.
Dorian Drive A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. To the left are road markings for Cheapside C of E Primary School.
Dorian Drive
A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. To the left are road markings for Cheapside C of E Primary School.
Dorian Drive A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. The houses are all in a typical Ascot style, but not particularly large.
Dorian Drive
A road leading to Green Lane off Watersplash Lane. The houses are all in a typical Ascot style, but not particularly large.
Ascot : Old Golden Gates Lodge At the former entrance to Ascot race-course. Grade II listed lodge - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119816?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119816?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ascot : Old Golden Gates Lodge
At the former entrance to Ascot race-course. Grade II listed lodge - LinkExternal link
Royal Berkshire Hotel Once owned by the Spencer Family (Winston Spencer Churchill) the building was later  used as a School for the blind and since the early 1970's has been a hotel. An ideal billet for the  Ascot races or Sunningdale Golf.
Royal Berkshire Hotel
Once owned by the Spencer Family (Winston Spencer Churchill) the building was later used as a School for the blind and since the early 1970's has been a hotel. An ideal billet for the Ascot races or Sunningdale Golf.
Walled Garden for The Oaks The Oaks was the name of Charles Churchill's 1705 mansion. Now the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542840">SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel</a>
Walled Garden for The Oaks
The Oaks was the name of Charles Churchill's 1705 mansion. Now the SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel
Gates to a Walled Garden These days more a walled lawn than a garden. You can see a recreation of what  the eighteenth century gardens may have looked like at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542843">SU9468 : Walled Garden for The Oaks</a>
Gates to a Walled Garden
These days more a walled lawn than a garden. You can see a recreation of what the eighteenth century gardens may have looked like at SU9468 : Walled Garden for The Oaks
Sadly Not Longer a Fish Pond I am fairly sure a combination of Herons and a bloom of  blue green algae have put paid to any fish that lived in the pond of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542840">SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel</a>.
Sadly Not Longer a Fish Pond
I am fairly sure a combination of Herons and a bloom of blue green algae have put paid to any fish that lived in the pond of the SU9468 : Royal Berkshire Hotel.
The Way to Cheapside Cheap? Round here who's kidding whom? The left-hand fork leads to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7542859">SU9568 : Charles III's Back Garden Gate</a>. The building at the fork is the Bluebells restaurant; sadly, I didn't get a chance to try the fayre  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bluebells-restaurant.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bluebells-restaurant.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
The Way to Cheapside
Cheap? Round here who's kidding whom? The left-hand fork leads to SU9568 : Charles III's Back Garden Gate. The building at the fork is the Bluebells restaurant; sadly, I didn't get a chance to try the fayre LinkExternal link.
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China Island is located at Grid Ref: SU9569 (Lat: 51.413766, Lng: -0.62869422)

Unitary Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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