White Waltham, Berkshire

White Waltham local area guide

Image shows: White Waltham war memorial

Nestled in the Royal County of Berkshire, a beautiful area renowned for its grand country estates and rich historical background, is the charming village of White Waltham. Featuring narrow country lanes, sprawling rustic homes and a picturesque church dating back to Norman times, this quaint little village provides the perfect rural retreat for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Set amidst beautiful countryside just ten minutes from the busy town of maidenhead, White Waltham offers the country experience whilst remaining well-connected to all the modern amenities of urban life. Maidenhead boasts a wide range of shops and restaurants, as well as a cinema, theatre and Heritage museum for more cultural types. Athletes can enjoy the town's leisure centre and swimming pool, or even row down the River Thames at the Maidenhead Regatta. Adrenaline junkies are well catered for, with the home of the West London Aero Club, Waltham Airfield, right on the doorstep, the popular visitor attractions of Legoland and Thorpe Park also nearby.

History buffs can enjoy rich history of the village and surrounding area; the 1000 year old Waltham Place Estate was once owned by one of the messengers in the Bayeux Tapestry. Eleven miles away is Runnymede, the extensive water meadows where King John famously signed the Magna Carta in 1215. Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world, and the Queen's official weekend residence, is only within 10 miles of the village.

The White Waltham C of E Primary School was rated 'outstanding' in its recent Ofsted report, and Maidenhead offers a variety of secondary schools that are deemed of 'good' standard and above. Higher education facilities are also available locally at Thames Valley University and the University of Reading.

With nearby Maidenhead railway station providing a 45 minute direct commute to London Paddington, and easy access to the M4 and M40 - both less than six miles away - residents can indulge in a quiet rural lifestyle without ever being too far from all the urban services required in modern life.