Category: Walk

This circular walk around Newbury will provide an insight into the fascinating history of the town, from its Norman foundations to present day. Phil has a deep knowledge of Newbury, and those taking part will find this walk to be an excellent introduction to Newbury’s rich history. Historically, the town’s economic foundation was the cloth…

Join walk guide Terry Dixon for this walk exploring the Castle Hill Conservation Area. Do you know what a pop-up pub was? Where the Coley steps were? See the changes from Courts to a Mansion, lost industries, changing communities and learn some fascinating facts. Plus, visit the Holy Brook Nook.

Hungerford is full of interesting history. The town was laid out as a new town in the 13th century, and the heart of the town retains its mediaeval roots. Many of the High Street buildings are timber framed, but a number were modernised during the hey-day of the coaching era, which brought so much prosperity…

Wallingford is a town with a rich history that includes the Saxons, the Normans, the English Civil War and Agatha Christie. At the centre of the town is a market square with the Town Hall to the south, the Corn Exchange Theatre to the east and numerous shops around the edges. Off the square there…

Goring-on-Thames (Goring) is a village on the River Thames in South Oxfordshire.  Across the river is the smaller Berkshire village of Streatley, often seen as a twin village.  They are linked by Goring and Streatley Bridge and its adjacent lock and weir. A regatta is held here annually. It is at the intersection of The…

Wokingham has a long and interesting history. From the 14th to the 16th centuries, it was was well known for its bell foundry which supplied many churches across the South of England. Some of those bells survive today. During the Tudor period, Wokingham was well known as a producer of silk. Some of the houses…

The village of Wargrave is on the Berkshire bank of the river Thames between Reading and Henley. Wargrave local historian, Peter Delaney, is leading this guided walk in which you can learn about the village’s fascinating history around the area of Mill Green, including the churchyard, and the High Street of Wargrave. The walk takes…