Wokingham

Civil Parish in Berkshire

England

Wokingham

Lake on the Golf Course The map shows a number of small ponds in this area. This looks to be the largest.
Lake on the Golf Course Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Wokingham is a civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 40 miles west of London and is part of the larger Wokingham Borough. The town of Wokingham serves as the administrative center of the borough.

With a history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era, Wokingham is a town rich in heritage. It is characterized by its charming market square, which is surrounded by historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Town Hall. The town also features a number of well-preserved medieval buildings, such as the 15th-century Old Forge and the 17th-century Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities.

Wokingham is known for its strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. The town center is home to a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, providing a vibrant shopping and dining scene. There are also several parks and green spaces, including the popular Dinton Pastures Country Park, which offers picturesque lakes, nature reserves, and walking trails.

Education is well catered for in Wokingham, with a number of primary and secondary schools serving the area. Wokingham also has excellent transport links, with regular train services to London and other major towns in the region. The town is conveniently located near major road networks, including the M4 motorway, making it easily accessible by car.

Overall, Wokingham offers a pleasant living environment with its blend of historical charm, community spirit, and modern amenities.

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Wokingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.389644/-0.850727 or Grid Reference SU8066. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lake on the Golf Course The map shows a number of small ponds in this area. This looks to be the largest.
Lake on the Golf Course
The map shows a number of small ponds in this area. This looks to be the largest.
Sand Martins Golf Course
Sand Martins Golf Course
Fields at Randall's Farm
Fields at Randall's Farm
Clearing by the Footpath A plot of empty land probably waiting for the builders to turn up, like so many plots of land round here.
Clearing by the Footpath
A plot of empty land probably waiting for the builders to turn up, like so many plots of land round here.
Hazel Close, Wokingham One of a group of short, new residential streets all named after trees.
The next estate along, all the streets are named after birds.
Before that, the real things were here.
Hazel Close, Wokingham
One of a group of short, new residential streets all named after trees. The next estate along, all the streets are named after birds. Before that, the real things were here.
Building Site, Folly Court New housing going up off Barkham Road.
Building Site, Folly Court
New housing going up off Barkham Road.
Benchmark on St James's Church Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm27568" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm27568">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>
Benchmark on St James's Church
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
St James's Church There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5192199">SU7866 : Benchmark on St James's Church</a> on the inside face of the buttress on the near right hand corner of the church.
St James's Church
There is an OS benchmark SU7866 : Benchmark on St James's Church on the inside face of the buttress on the near right hand corner of the church.
Barkham Square buildings hidden behind bushes
Barkham Square buildings hidden behind bushes
Benchmark on Mortimers Lodge Farm Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65039" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65039">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>
Benchmark on Mortimers Lodge Farm
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Mortimers Lodge Farm, Edney's Hill There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5192662">SU7867 : Benchmark on Mortimers Lodge Farm</a> on the gable of the house between the vertical white cable duct and a pile of bricks.
Mortimers Lodge Farm, Edney's Hill
There is an OS benchmark SU7867 : Benchmark on Mortimers Lodge Farm on the gable of the house between the vertical white cable duct and a pile of bricks.
Benchmark on barn at Edneys Hill Farm Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65040">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>
Benchmark on barn at Edneys Hill Farm
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Barn and log shed at Edneys Hill Farm There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5193105">SU7866 : Benchmark on barn at Edneys Hill Farm</a> on the bricks at the middle of the face of the barn
Barn and log shed at Edneys Hill Farm
There is an OS benchmark SU7866 : Benchmark on barn at Edneys Hill Farm on the bricks at the middle of the face of the barn
Greenfields Farm
Greenfields Farm
Benchmark on Evendon's Lodge Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65041" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm65041">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>
Benchmark on Evendon's Lodge
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Evendon's Lodge There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5193193">SU7966 : Benchmark on Evendon's Lodge</a> on the side of the house (right of the two ground floor windows) at a junction in the brickwork, suggesting the house has been extended/rebuilt since the 1964-7 Map was published.
Evendon's Lodge
There is an OS benchmark SU7966 : Benchmark on Evendon's Lodge on the side of the house (right of the two ground floor windows) at a junction in the brickwork, suggesting the house has been extended/rebuilt since the 1964-7 Map was published.
Swan Family, Longmoor Lake The southern end of the lake in California Country Park.
Swan Family, Longmoor Lake
The southern end of the lake in California Country Park.
Welcome to California Entrance to the California chalet and touring park.
Welcome to California
Entrance to the California chalet and touring park.
Show me another place!

Wokingham is located at Grid Ref: SU8066 (Lat: 51.389644, Lng: -0.850727)

Unitary Authority: Wokingham

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///short.liability.valley. Near Barkham, Berkshire

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