Kennet Heath

Kennet Heath

Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire. RG19 4QH

Location

Kennet Heath is ideally located just off the A4 which provides access to nearby Newbury and Reading, M4, A34, M40 and M3. Thatcham Railway Station is within easy walking distance with frequent trains to Reading and Paddington. Thatcham is a small market town with surrounding open countryside offering country walks and horse riding. The Kennet and Avon Canal has some breathtaking scenery for boating enthusiasts and walkers alike. Newbury racecourse offers a programme of events throughout the racing season.

Recreation & Leisure

Kennet Leisure Centre in Thatcham offers a range of activities including swimming, gym, squash, and there are additional leisure centres in Newbury. Boating on the Kennet and Avon, horse riding, football, rugby, etc all in the local area. Reading and Basingstoke have theatres, cinemas and a wide range of pubs and restaurants. For more leisurely pursuits, there are many walks through the local countryside.

Transport

Thatcham Station for trains to London Paddington via Reading. Local bus services to Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke. Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are accessible via the M4 and M25.

Schools

The primary school that services the development is the ever popular Spurcroft Primary for children from 3-11. The secondary school is Kennet Secondary school, a co-educational comprehensive for children aged 11-18.

Local Authority

West Berkshire Council, Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, Berks RG14 5LD Tel: 01635 42400
www.westberks.gov.uk

Amenities

Thatcham offers a good range of local shops, banks and supermarkets with more extensive shops available at nearby Reading, with The Oracle only 13 miles away.

ITV Local

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