Whitchurch
in Oxfordshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.493 and -1.088 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 29' 33" and W -1° 5' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:45 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 4:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Whitchurch

Whitchurch in Oxfordshire (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 41 mi (or 67 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Whitchurch is now 04:45 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Whitchurch, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Benson in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Upper Basildon, Tilehurst, Reading, Stratfield Mortimer and Shinfield. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Miller of Mansfield

Address
3,0 mi
HIGH STREET 23574
RG8 9AW Goring,Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Swan at Streatley

Address
2,5 mi
High St, Streatley-on-Thames
RG8 9HR Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Reading Lake

Address
5,9 mi
Pingewood
RG30 3UN Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Elephant

Address
0,6 mi
Church Road
RG8 7AR Pangbourne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


Best Western Calcot

Address
3,9 mi
98 Bath Road
RG31 7QN Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Flexistay Reading West Aparthotel

Address
5,1 mi
Bath Road
RG7 5HT Padworth,Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis Styles Reading Oxford Rd

Address
4,1 mi
648 654 Oxford Road
RG30 1EH Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Bull Stanford Dingley

Address
5,3 mi
Stanford Dingley
RG7 6LS Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE READING M4 WESTBOUND

Address
5,1 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA M4 MOTORWAY, BURGHFIELD
RG30 3UQ READING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE READING M4 EASTBOUND

Address
5,1 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA M4 MOTORWAY, BURGHFIELD
RG30 3UQ READING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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River Thames Floods - Pangbourne December 2012

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 53:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cocker Hoop

This is a short film of the floods on the River Thames at Pangbourne and Whitchurch On Thames during December 2012.


Pangbourne College Sunday Parade 1978

Published: December 02, 2010
Length: 10:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Stuart Barton

A silent super 8 film shot by my Dad in 1978. I did the transfer myself by filming the projection on a white wall and then editing and processing in Fianl Cut Pro. Enjoy! Stuart Barton....


2011 Fireworks Pangbourne HD

Published: March 17, 2013
Length: 31:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: William Wood

2011 Fireworks Pangbourne HD.


4464 departs Pangbourne in fine style,19/04/12

Published: April 20, 2012
Length: 08:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Walker

Filmed by Alan Walker 4464 'Bittern' is seen departing Pangbourne as it returns from Swanage to Oxford on 19th April 2012 it can also be heard working away into the night.


Pangbourne - Picketts Lane (Byway, N-S)

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 06:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

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Pangbourne bridge

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 40:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Roger Bulcock

Reconstruction of Whitchurch Bridge 19/06/2014.


The Birthday Band Featuring Vocalists Mariatu Conteau and Ravarna Hudson

Published: October 25, 2011
Length: 12:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: thesupperclubs

Sammie Wilkinson's 21st birthday Party on the 15th october 2011 at The Rosewood hall Pangbourne.


First film with keychain camera, GWS 109

Published: December 26, 2010
Length: 46:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andrew Cummings

6c absolutely feezing on the hands. Camera taped to the canopy of my GWS me-109. Flown over Pangbourne, Berks UK.


Timelapse Thames: Beale Park to Sonning

Published: February 18, 2011
Length: 52:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HalfieTimelapse

Timelapse film of narrowboat Willow's cruise on 31st August 2010 down the River Thames from Beale Park, near Pangbourne, to Sonning.


(HD)High speed steam 60163 TORNADO Cathedrals Express 1z70 26th June 2012

Published: June 27, 2012
Length: 06:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steam trains by XxBec3509

High speed steam 60163 TORNADO Cathedrals Express 1z70 26th June 2012 0.0 Canterbury West d 16:52 60163 Minster 17:18 Deal 17:32 Dover Priory 17:47 Folkeston...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

River Pang

The River Pang is a small chalk stream river in the west of the English county of Berkshire, and a tributary of the River Thames. It runs for approximately 23 kilometres from its source near the village of Compton to its confluence with the Thames in the village of Pangbourne. The river, and its water voles, are thought to have inspired author Kenneth Grahame's character Ratty and his book The Wind in the Willows.

Located at 51.486, -1.088 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Berkshire, Tributaries of the River Thames, West Berkshire

Whitchurch Lock

Whitchurch Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames in England. It is a pound lock, built by the Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1787. It is on an island near the Oxfordshire village of Whitchurch-on-Thames and is inaccessible except by boat. The weir crosses the river to the Berkshire village of Pangbourne .

Located at 51.4866, -1.0883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks of Oxfordshire, Locks of Berkshire, Locks on the River Thames, Weirs on the River Thames

Whitchurch Bridge

Whitchurch Bridge is a toll road bridge over the River Thames in England. It carries the road between the villages of Pangbourne, Berkshire, and Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, and crosses the river on the reach above Mapledurham Lock, just before Whitchurch Lock. The bridge has a weight limit of 7.5 tonnes.

Located at 51.4868, -1.08514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bridges in Berkshire, Bridges in Oxfordshire, Bridges completed in 1902, Bridges across the River Thames, Toll bridges in England

Goring Rural District

Goring was a rural district in Oxfordshire, England from 1894 to 1932. It was formed from that part of the Bradfield rural sanitary district which was in Oxfordshire, with the Berkshire part going to the Bradfield Rural District. It consisted of the three parishes of Goring, Mapledurham and Whitchurch. The district was abolished in 1932 under a County Review Order, the parishes becoming part of the Henley Rural District.

Located at 51.51, -1.09 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Oxfordshire, Local government in Oxfordshire, Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Rural districts of England

Hartslock

Hartslock Nature Reserve is an 11-acre (4.5 hectare) section of the much larger Hartslock SSSI near Goring-on-Thames, south Oxfordshire, England. The reserve is primarily south-facing chalk downland surrounded by thick, ancient hedges and narrow tracts of mixed yew and deciduous woodland.

Located at 51.5092, -1.10861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Oxfordshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Oxfordshire

Beale Park

Beale Wildlife Park and Gardens is situated by the River Thames, between the villages of Pangbourne and Lower Basildon in Berkshire, England. It has three main areas of attraction: collections of small exotic animals, farm animals and birds; landscaped gardens and woodlands; and children's play areas. The park was founded in 1956 by Gilbert Beale as his own private park. He was a keen collector and breeder of peacocks and these birds still roam free in the park.

Located at 51.5, -1.10833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks and open spaces in Berkshire, West Berkshire, Visitor attractions in Berkshire, Zoos in England, Aviaries

Green Economics Institute

The Green Economics Institute was founded in the United Kingdom in 2004 and has grown into one of the largest green research centres in the world. It is an international non-governmental, non-profit organisation which operates in 47 different countries, leading a global movement for change through green economics.

Located at 51.47, -1.088 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Economic research institutes, Environmental economics, Research institutes in Berkshire

Modern Artists Gallery

The Modern Artists Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The gallery was established in 1999. It specializes in abstract and figurative art. As of 2011, the gallery curator is Katie Newman and the gallery director is Peggy Gibson Brodie. Artists who have exhibited at the gallery include the landscape painter Nick Schlee.

Located at 51.4925, -1.08819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1999 establishments in England, Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom, Art museums and galleries in Oxfordshire, Art galleries established in 1999

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