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Narrow boats on the canal at Hest Bank, Lancashire.

Hest Bank

in the county of Lancashire

Hoghton Tower, Lancashire

Hoghton

in the county of Lancashire

Recommended Towns & Villages near Bradfield

Thatcham, Berkshire

Thatcham (55 Pictures)

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

Claimed to be the oldest inhabited village in Britain..

Reading, Berkshire

Reading (227 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction E)

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...

The Clock House, Newbury

Newbury (107 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Berkshire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)

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

THE RIVER AT SONNING

Sonning on Thames (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)

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

View from Kingsclere Downs

Kingsclere (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW)

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

Bridge over the River Loddon in Woodley

Woodley (16 Pictures)

in the county of Berkshire (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)

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.....

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

Nettlebed (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)

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

Thatched cottages in the centre of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (8 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.2 miles, 18.0 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...

henley

Henley on Thames (158 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (11.7 miles, 18.9 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...

Water-Cress Beds at Ewelme

Ewelme (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction N)

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

Wheatsheaf Inn in Chapel Square, East Hendred, Oxfordshire

East Hendred (61 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)

East Hendred is one of the spring line villages nestling just below the Downs in the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire...

Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire

Dorchester-on-Thames (74 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction N)

This is a delightful village set beside the River Thames at a point where the historic river is joined by the lesser known River Thame. The village is renowned for its Abbey.....

Hambleden

Hambleden (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 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...

Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire.

Clifton Hampden (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction N)

This is a popular Thames side village which was the choice of Jerome K. Jerome for a setting for one of the riotous scenes of his "Three Men in a Boat" and it is easy to see just.....

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Crux Easton

in the county of Hampshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SW)

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

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Turville (45 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (15.3 miles, 24.7 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.....

The Church at Fingest - (2014 Floods).

Fingest (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 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.....

Wantage, Oxfordshire

Wantage (8 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)

Wantage is a small historic market town in Oxfordshire, famous for being the birthplace of King Alfred the Great, who was born there during the 9th century, though the site of the.....

The old town hall, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, now home to Abindon Museum

Abingdon (98 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NW)

Interesting town, developed around the gates of an abbey founded in 675...

Whitchurch cottage row

Whitchurch (1 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (17.5 miles, 28.2 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...

Recommended attractions near Bradfield

Donnington Castle

Donnington Castle (14 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 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.....

Wellington Country Park, Hampshire

Wellington Country Park (1 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE)

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The Lodge at Greys Court

Greys Court (70 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NE)

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

The Summer house

The Vyne (17 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 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.....

A picture of Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place (2 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of The Chantry House

The Chantry House (1 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 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.....

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

Didcot Railway Centre (39 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)

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

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

Fawley Court (5 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NE)

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Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle (32 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)

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

A picture of Champs Chapel Museum

Champs Chapel Museum (3 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Dorchester Abbey

Dorchester Abbey (14 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 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.....

Abingdon Abbey - July 2009

Abingdon Abbey (16 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction NW)

Abingdon Abbey was founded in 675 and demolished following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the life of the.....

Abingdon Museum (Old Berkshire County Hall), Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Abingdon Museum (6 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NW)

Abingdon museum is housed in the centre of this ancient town in the spectacular 17th century County Hall. It includes displays.....

View of Charney Bassett water mill taken from the upstream side. Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire

Charney Bassett Mill (1 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.1 km, direction NW)

This charming rural water mill was built in the local timber and weather-boarded style with a hipped roof and dates from 1807. .....

West Wycombe Park (National Trust)

West Wycombe Park (4 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction NE)

Perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, surrounding a neo-classical mansion...

St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough

St Michael's Abbey (2 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.6 km, direction SE)

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

Dorney Court, near Windsor, Buckinghamshire.

Dorney Court (1 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction E)

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

Legoland, Windsor

Legoland, Windsor (58 Pictures)

(20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction E)

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Tulips in Long Garden, Cliveden

Cliveden (78 Pictures)

(20.7 miles, 33.2 km, direction E)

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

Distant views of Cowley, Oxfordshire.

Shotover Country Park (52 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction N)

Shotover Country Park covers 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill, and is very popular with walkers, joggers, dog.....


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