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Reading, Berkshire

Reading (227 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)

This town lies on the extremities of the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills at a point where the waters of the rivers Thames and Kennet meet making the River Thames a major river for the rest of its journey to the sea...

View from Kingsclere Downs

Kingsclere (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW)

A picturesque village in Hampshire, near to Watership Down...

Thatcham, Berkshire

Thatcham (55 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)

Claimed to be the oldest inhabited village in Britain..

Sandford Lane, Woodley, Berkshire

Woodley (16 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NE)

There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the interesting Museum of Aviation which is appropriately.....

Turpins Cottage at Sonning-on-Thames

Sonning on Thames (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE)

"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome..

Newbury, Berkshire. Kennet and Avon Canal, with St. Nicolas Church in background.

Newbury (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Berkshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)

Newbury is a lovely town, it is rich in 17th century buildings with the Tudor granary building being of immense attraction...

Henley near the lock

Henley on Thames (158 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)

Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta...

Cottage in Nettlebed, seen in 'Midsomer Murders' detective series

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction N)

Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire...

At the air show

Farnborough (63 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE)

This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village...

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Crux Easton

in the county of Hampshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)

Crux Easton is a quiet Hampshire hamlet lying in the shadow of Beacon Hill which rises to 262ft west of the village...

Whitchurch cottage row

Whitchurch (1 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SW)

With such pretty countryside and so much of historic interest Whitchurch makes an ideal base from which to explore the delights of rural Hampshire...

Post Office

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (15.8 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)

Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church...

St Andrew's Church, Farnham, Surrey

Farnham (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction SE)

It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester...

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ewelme, Oxon.

Ewelme (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (16.6 miles, 26.6 km, direction N)

Ewelme is a quiet place particularly noted for its historic parish church...

The war memorial and the centre of the village in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction N)

This gorgeous little village set in a hollow beneath Whittington Clumps is revered as the home of Doctor Edward Bach, creator of the celebrated Bach Flower Remedies used in homeopathic treatments...

Jane Austen's House

Chawton (37 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction S)

In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived...

The Church of St Mary's at Turville

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NE)

This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders. Turville is the quintessential English.....

Bray, Berkshire.

Bray (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NE)

Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough...

St Bartholomew Church

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction NE)

The small picturesque village of Fingest is set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. It has a wonderful church which dates from the early Norman period and which has a rare tower.....

Marlow Church

Marlow (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (18.4 miles, 29.7 km, direction NE)

Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames...

Recommended attractions near Mortimer

Wellington Country Park, Hampshire

Wellington Country Park (1 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)

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The Summer house

The Vyne (17 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)

This house stands on a spot where once there may have been a Roman inn or villa. The name means "house of wine" which is a very.....

Donnington Castle

Donnington Castle (14 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction W)

A mile north of Newbury. Built in the late 14th century as a fortified residence at the top of a hill, overlooking the River.....

The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)

Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include.....

A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE)

This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and.....

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle (32 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W)

This was once a rather plain building until Sir Charles Barry turned it into the matchless beauty we see today. A place of rare.....

Side view of the main building at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction N)

Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival.....

St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough

St Michael's Abbey (2 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction E)

ST. Michael's Abbey is a beautiful Abbey Church built in the peace and tranquillity of the English countryside by the French.....

Jane Austen's House - Chawton

Jane Austen's House (16 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction S)

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'Day Out With Thomas' at Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

Didcot Railway Centre (39 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction NW)

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunels's.....

View from the Hog's Back, Near Guildford, Surrey

Hog's Back (2 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction SE)

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Legoland, Windsor

Legoland, Windsor (58 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction E)

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Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.5 km, direction NE)

Dorney Court is unusual in that it has passed by direct descent, father to son, through 13 generations of the Palmer family in.....

A picture of Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction N)

The wonderful abbey church of St.Peter and St.Paul has a history stretching back to the year 634, but the church we see today.....

A picture of Champs Chapel Museum

Champs Chapel Museum (3 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction NW)

Displays of Hendred's Millenium history housed in a Grade one Listed ex-Carthusian Chapel (15th Century)...

Virginia Water Lake, Virginia Water, Surrey.

Virginia Water Lake (16 Pictures)

(19.8 miles, 31.9 km, direction E)

Originally little more than a stream, Virginia Water Lake was begun in 1746 by William, Duke of Cumberland who was then Ranger of.....

Punch Bowl...in Valley Gardens...walk around Virginia Water Lake

Valley Gardens (4 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction E)

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A picture of Mid Hants Railway

Mid Hants Railway (20 Pictures)

(20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction S)

The Mid-Hants Railway is a preserved heritage steam railway, operating in Hampshire, between Alresford and Alton...

Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction NE)

This great house built for the Dukes of Buckinghamshire in the 1850's by Charles Barry overlooks the lovely wooded banks of the.....


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