Goring-on-Thames

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Goring-on-Thames

Goring-on-Thames is a picturesque civil parish located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Goring-on-Thames is known for its charming and traditional English character. It features a mix of historic buildings, including thatched cottages and timber-framed houses, giving it a delightful and quaint atmosphere. The parish church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, dating back to the 12th century, is a prominent landmark in the village.

Goring-on-Thames offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to residents and visitors alike. There are several local shops, restaurants, and pubs, where one can sample traditional British cuisine and enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere. The village also has a primary school, a library, and a health center, ensuring that the community's needs are well met.

Nature plays a significant role in Goring-on-Thames, with the area being designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding countryside offers stunning walks and cycling routes, providing ample opportunities to explore the scenic landscapes. The nearby Chiltern Hills and the Thames Path National Trail are popular destinations for outdoor activities.

Goring-on-Thames benefits from excellent transport links. The village has a railway station, providing easy access to London and other major cities. Additionally, it is well-connected by road, with the A329 passing through the parish, offering convenient connectivity to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, is a charming and idyllic civil parish that combines natural beauty with a rich history, making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a quintessentially English experience.

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Goring-on-Thames Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.524946/-1.118438 or Grid Reference SU6181. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing near Goring

JThomas

Farmland, Goring

A cereal crop beside Battle Road with Wroxhills Wood starting to show the signs of autumn.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Woodcote

Arable fields in the Chiltern foothills with the Berkshire Downs rising beyond the Goring Gap.

Andrew Smith

Wallingford Road, Goring

Looking along the B4009 through this commuter village. Elvendon Road leads off to the right.

Stephen McKay

Tesco Express, Goring

This building, on the corner of Gatehampton Road and Reading Road, is unmistakeably a former pub - one of many around the country taken over by Tesco for a convenience store. Until it was closed in 2013 it was the Queens Arms, owned by Greene King, and opened by Tesco in August 2017. It is not known exactly when the pub was established; the first known reference was in 1843 but it seems likely that it was more or less contemporary with the nearby railway station opened a few years before.

Stephen McKay

Gatehampton Road, Goring

This is the view of Goring anybody emerging from Goring & Streatley station gets. In this image the main station buildings, protected by a canopy, are on the immediate left with a covered cycle rack beyond. The late afternoon sunshine catches the buildings further up the road, including a former pub now a Tesco Express, while three teenage boys approach having finished school for the day. The National Rail sign, perched on top of a high pole, completes the scene. Although an ancient settlement, Goring began to develop when the railway arrived in the 1830s and is now a sizeable commuter village with a population in excess of 3,000. Streatley is a smaller place connected to Goring by a bridge over the River Thames.

Stephen McKay

Old pollard willows on the river bank, downstream from Streatley

There are some very ancient-looking pollard willows along this stretch of the Thames. These are on private land, so I took a zoom shot from close to the A329. These trees also appear in Bill Nicholls' contribution SU5979 : Island in the river near the right-hand margin.

Stefan Czapski

River Thames

The River Thames at Goring.

Wayland Smith

River Thames south of Goring

JThomas

Field near Goring

Tree near the Church in Goring.

Wayland Smith

Goring on Thames Lock & Weir

Colin Park

Goring on Thames - St Thomas of Canterbury Church

Colin Park

House viewed from the Thames Path

House to the south of Goring viewed from the Thames Path.

Philip Halling

Cleared of branches

I noted the willows on the island had been pollarded and the pillbox could clearly be seen so a quick return for a photo was in order.

Bill Nicholls

Needs a haircut

My only complaint is they did not clear the ivy off the top of this pillbox on the island in Streatley.

Bill Nicholls

A clear view

The pillbox should be clear for a while yet though I would like to get round the other side for a shot, just need to ask the owner. SU5979 : Covered in ivy

Bill Nicholls