English Heritage sites near Shinfield Parish

Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre

SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE

6 miles from Shinfield Parish

Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.

Farnham Castle Keep

FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP

15 miles from Shinfield Parish

The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.

Donnington Castle

DONNINGTON CASTLE

16 miles from Shinfield Parish

The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.

Waverley Abbey

WAVERLEY ABBEY

17 miles from Shinfield Parish

Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.

Harmondsworth Barn

HARMONDSWORTH BARN

22 miles from Shinfield Parish

This Grade I listed oak-framed medieval barn ranks alongside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace for its exceptional architectural and historic interest.

The Grange at Northington

THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON

22 miles from Shinfield Parish

Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.


Churches in Shinfield Parish

Shinfield St Mary

Church Lane Shinfield Reading
(0118) 988 5923
http://www.loddonreach.org.uk/our-churches/st-mary-shinfield

You will find a warm welcome at St. Mary's in Shinfield. This church is now part of a group of 5 churches which together comprise the Benefice of Loddon Reach. General information on our services is listed in the relevant tabs, but please visit our Benefice website for the most up-to-date service times and other information.THIS IS PARTICULALRY IMPORTANT FOR DECEMBER

http://www.loddonreach.org.uk/our-churches/st-mary-shinfield

Spencers Wood: St Michael & All Angels

Basingstoke Road Spencers Wood Reading
(0118) 988 5923
http://www.spencerswoodchurch.org

http://www.loddonreach.org.uk/our-churches/st-michael-and-all-angels-spencers-wood A friendly and vibrant family church with a popular community cafe serving the village communities of Spencers Wood and Grazeley. For more information, please visit our website.


Pubs in Shinfield Parish

Bell & Bottle

37 School Green, Shinfield, RG2 9EE
(0118) 988 3563
bellandbottle.co.uk

A spacious yet cosy free house facing the village green, with a real community feel. There is a garden for fine weather - and a real fire if it's cold. Darts & pool, lots of fruit machines. Fully accessible, including disabled toilet. Chil...
Farriers Arms

Old Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, RG7 1AE
(0118) 988 3132
farriersarmsspencerswood.co.uk/

A Marstons-owned outlet, the Farriers Arms is a traditional village pub, located just south of the M4's junction 11 in the village of Spencers Wood. Ample parking to the rear of the pub. Monday to Thursday there are themed dishes e.g. curry...
Hop Inn

Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, RG7 1AP

Off-licence offering a huge range of bottled ales and polypins of real ale.
Magpie & Parrot

Arborfield Road, Shinfield, RG2 9EA
(0118) 988 4130

A delightful pub in a rural setting, just past the eastern edge of the village. It consists of two small, quaint rooms, each festooned with an eclectic selection of memorabilia. Opening hours are limited, so double-check that your travel ti...
Royal Oak

39 School Green, Shinfield, RG2 9EE

A Greene King pub almost next door to the Bell & Bottle. Was always likely to close and indeed was sold off and turned into a shop.
Shinfield Arms

Shinfield Road (M4 overpass), Shinfield, RG2 9BP
(0118) 988 3116
baronspubs.com/shinfieldarms//

A landmark in southern Reading for over 500 years. The pub boasts an important piece of British history; it was built around an ancient wisteria tree which is located to the rear of the pub and the tree is believed to be the oldest wisteria...
Shinfield Royal British Legion Club

School Green, Shinfield, RG2 9EH

Shinfield Royal British Legion Club, Shinfield
Six Bells

Church Lane, Shinfield, RG2 9DA
(0118) 988 3526
hungryhorse.co.uk/locations/six-bells

Was a Greene King Hungry Horse. Re-opened 20th December 2018 after renovation with 100 covers and now offering fresh North Indian cuisine and fresh English food. Planning approval obtained to extend the dining area at the rear of the pub, w...
Swan

Basingstoke Road, Three Mile Cross, RG7 1AT
(0118) 988 3674

+++Pub closed. Future uncertain 12/09/21+++ The Swan Inn is a traditional 17th Century pub which started life as three timber-framed artisans cottages. Some 50 years later two of the dwellings became used as an alehouse known as The Globe...
Wheatsheaf

Church Lane, Grazeley, RG7 1LD

Now a residential property.