Sonning

Civil Parish in Berkshire

England

Sonning

Passing a pub on the way to Sonning Church — Passing a pub on the way to Sonning Church Credit: Basher Eyre

Sonning is a civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it is known for its picturesque beauty and historic significance. Sonning is located approximately 5 miles east of the town of Reading and spans an area of around 2 square miles.

The village of Sonning is home to a population of approximately 1,000 residents. It boasts a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman road passing through the area. The village is best known for its 12th-century parish church, St. Andrew's Church, which is a Grade I listed building and a prominent feature in the village.

Sonning is a popular tourist destination due to its idyllic setting. The village offers stunning views of the River Thames, with several riverside walks and picnic spots available for visitors to enjoy. The Sonning Bridge, a striking Georgian structure, connects the village to the neighboring area of Sonning Eye.

In addition to its natural beauty, Sonning is also renowned for its cultural heritage. The village has been a popular residence for many notable figures throughout history, including the famous British author, George Orwell. The village has also attracted numerous celebrities, with several high-profile residents currently residing in the area.

Sonning offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors, including a village hall, a primary school, a local pub, and several shops and restaurants. It is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road and rail, with the nearby Reading station providing access to major cities such as London and Oxford.

Overall, Sonning, Berkshire, is a charming and historic village that combines natural beauty with cultural significance, making it a desirable place to live and visit.

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Sonning Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.471466/-0.906452 or Grid Reference SU7675. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Passing a pub on the way to Sonning Church

Passing a pub on the way to Sonning Church

St. John the Evangelist, Woodley: early February 2022

St. John the Evangelist, Woodley: early February 2022

Parish Pump, Sonning: early February 2022

Parish Pump, Sonning: early February 2022

Pub seen from Sonning Churchyard

Pub seen from Sonning Churchyard

St Andrew, Sonning: early February 2022

St Andrew, Sonning: early February 2022

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (a)

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (a)

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (b) This is the grave of Private B Dark of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment who died on 24 August 1917

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (b)

This is the grave of Private B Dark of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment who died on 24 August 1917

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (c) This is the CWGC grave of Private A Ponting of the Royal Defence Corps who died on 13 September 1917.

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (c)

This is the CWGC grave of Private A Ponting of the Royal Defence Corps who died on 13 September 1917.

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (d)

Sonning Churchyard: early February 2022 (d)

St Andrew, Sonning: The St Sarik Room

St Andrew, Sonning: The St Sarik Room

St Andrew, Sonning: the parish hall

St Andrew, Sonning: the parish hall

St. John the Evangelist, Woodley: churchyard

St. John the Evangelist, Woodley: churchyard

Looking north-northeast in Church Road

Looking north-northeast in Church Road

The finish at Woodley parkrun in Woodford Park Parkrun is a free timed 5k run which takes place in numerous locations at 9.00am every Saturday.

The finish at Woodley parkrun in Woodford Park

Parkrun is a free timed 5k run which takes place in numerous locations at 9.00am every Saturday.

War memorial at Woodley Green

War memorial at Woodley Green

Information panels adjacent to Woodley Green war memorial

Information panels adjacent to Woodley Green war memorial

Microsoft head office, Thames Valley Park

Microsoft head office, Thames Valley Park

Forecourt on a Texaco fuel station on the A4 at Sonning

Forecourt on a Texaco fuel station on the A4 at Sonning

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Sonning is located at Grid Ref: SU7675 (Lat: 51.471466, Lng: -0.906452)

Unitary Authority: Wokingham

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.471466,-0.906452

Mini Roundabout

Direction: clockwise

Lit: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4732873/-0.9070805

Crossing

Bicycle: yes

Crossing: traffic_signals

Crossing Island: yes

Crossing Ref: toucan

Kerb: lowered

Sloped Curb: yes

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4671635/-0.906105

Street Lamp

Lit: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4743776/-0.9107727

Crossing

Crossing: marked

Crossing Island: no

Crossing Ref: zebra

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4698814/-0.906994

Street Lamp

Lit: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4735021/-0.903872

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00

Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: RG4 560D

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Lat/Long: 51.472852/-0.9089415

Telephone

Defibrillator

Booth: K6

Check Date: 2021-09-12

Covered: booth

Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box outside Pearson Hall, Pearson Road, Sonning

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Listed Status: Grade II

Man Made: telephone_box

Ref GB The Circuit: 5086B88D-0AE0-4CE1-89FC-AFC600B66A0C

Lat/Long: 51.4728399/-0.9088318

Bus Stop

Sonning Fire Station

Bench: no

Bin: yes

Lit: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 035090360002

Naptan NaptanCode: wokdpdj

Shelter: yes

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4728499/-0.9083298

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 51.4730676/-0.9127009

Sonning

Alt Name: Sonning-on-Thames

Alt Name Fr: Sonning-sur-Tamise

Is In: Berkshire

Place: village

Source: knowledge; wikipedia

Wikidata: Q588293

Wikipedia: en:Sonning

Lat/Long: 51.473589/-0.9099103

Bus Stop

Sonning High Street

Bench: no

Bin: no

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 035090340001

Naptan NaptanCode: wokdpaw

Route Ref: 129

Shelter: no

Source: survey

Tactile Paving: no

Wheelchair: limited

Wheelchair Description: Dipped kerb near stop. NOT step-free to opposite stop.

Lat/Long: 51.4726995/-0.9122927

Bus Stop

Sonning High Street

Bench: yes

Check Date Shelter: 2021-09-12

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 035090340002

Naptan NaptanCode: wokdpda

Route Ref: 129

Shelter: yes

Source: survey

Tactile Paving: no

Wheelchair: no

Wheelchair Description: Grass verge with kerb. NOT step-free to opposite stop.

Lat/Long: 51.4723195/-0.9128087

Traffic Calming: table

Lat/Long: 51.474021/-0.9092324

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 51.4706331/-0.904343

Bus Stop

Sonning Fire Station

Bench: no

Bin: no

Check Date Shelter: 2021-09-12

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 035090360003

Naptan NaptanCode: wokdpdm

Route Ref: 126;128

Shelter: no

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4727361/-0.9075239

Bus Stop

Sonning Fire Station

Bench: yes

Bin: yes

Check Date Shelter: 2021-09-12

Lit: no

Route Ref: 126;128

Shelter: yes

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4727439/-0.9074505

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00, Sa 10:30

Drive Through: no

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Ref: RG4 357

Royal Cypher: GVIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169

Lat/Long: 51.4697938/-0.9066863

Waste Basket

Check Date: 2021-09-12

Lat/Long: 51.4727343/-0.907446

Street Lamp

Lit: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4739867/-0.9090188

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Kerb: lowered

Sloped Curb: yes

Lat/Long: 51.4674208/-0.9041514

Crossing

Bicycle: no

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: yes

Kerb: raised

Sloped Curb: no

Source: survey

Wheelchair: no

Lat/Long: 51.4691689/-0.9013904

Crossing

Bicycle: no

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: yes

Kerb: raised

Sloped Curb: no

Source: survey

Wheelchair: no

Lat/Long: 51.4692457/-0.901477

Waste Basket

Lat/Long: 51.4737022/-0.9113484

Crossing

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: yes

Kerb: lowered

Sloped Curb: yes

Source: survey

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.467636/-0.9052584

Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 51.4671387/-0.9061546

Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 51.4671917/-0.9060533

Crossing

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: yes

Kerb: lowered

Sloped Curb: yes

Source: survey

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4675407/-0.9051551

Crossing

Bicycle: yes

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: yes

Kerb: lowered

Sloped Curb: yes

Source: survey

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4681921/-0.9050477

Crossing

Bicycle: yes

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: yes

Kerb: lowered

Sloped Curb: yes

Source: survey

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4681295/-0.905111

Bus Stop

Sonning Halt

Bench: yes

Bin: yes

Bus: yes

Lit: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: Bing

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.4686175/-0.903215

Bus Stop

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 51.4684166/-0.903066

Direction: 145

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 8

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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

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Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.4699008/-0.9031295

Direction: 145

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Generator Solar Modules: 12

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Generator Output Electricity: yes

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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.4724884/-0.910326

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