Arborfield, Berkshire

Arborfield local area guide

Image shows:  Farmland, Arborfield by Andrew Smith

Situated in the historic county of Berkshire, a beautiful area known for its Royal connections and picturesque rural landscapes, lies the pretty village of Arborfield. With a quaint church and delightful country cottages set amidst far-reaching green fields, this charming little village provides a calm and relaxing environment in the heart of the great British countryside.

Just a 15-minute drive from the bustling town of Reading, residents of Arborfield are ideally located to enjoy a rural lifestyle whilst remaining within easy reach of all the amenities of modern urban life. Reading offers an abundance of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as a cinema, theatre and the Madjeski Stadium, home to Reading FC and London Irish RUFC. The market town of Wokingham is also just four miles away, boasting more shopping and dining options, as well as several picturesque parks.

Royal Ascot, the annual Henley Royal Regatta and the Windsor Horse Show can all be enjoyed after just a 30 minute drive from Arborfield village; whilst history buffs and fans of the monarchy can marvel at the Queen’s stunning weekend residence, Windsor Castle, which is only 25 miles away.

There are a number of good schools in the local area, including Arborfield, Newland and Barkham C. E. Junior School in Arborfield itself, and the Maiden Erlegh Secondary School in nearby Earley, whilst the University of Reading caters for higher education students and is consistently ranked amongst the top 200 universities in the world.

Arborfield is linked to Reading and Farnborough by the A237 road, with a regular bus service running into Reading and Wokingham from the village. Reading railway station provides an easy commute to London Paddington in 45 minutes and London Waterloo in an hour. Heathrow Airport can also be reached by car within 35 minutes. With so many local attractions and such good connections to the surrounding area, Arborfield is the perfect rural retreat for those wanting to escape the crowds, yet remain close to all the modern amenities of urban areas.