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Enborne is in West Berkshire, England. It is more of an area rather than a Village with about 200 houses and 500 parishioners. It takes it's name from the river Enborne that runs along the south edge of the Parish. Like all English Parishes, Enborne has some interesting history involving various battles over the hundreds of years going back to the 1600s, rather than "go on" about them like most parish descriptions seem to focus on, this introduction is to tell you about what is here now!!

Enborne is a "Rural" parish, very much in the "Green Belt", and has many categories of Special Scientific Interest and conservation. It has it's own Parish Council, that must rate as one of the smaller in the land, however, it exists to champion the causes of the electorate.

We are based in a Valley, and have some lovely views and places to walk through, via the footpaths that run through the area. Horse riding is popular in the Parish, and at times, the only traffic on the minor roads is in fact four legged.

We have our own Church, Primary School, and decent Pub that does very good country food - what more could one want?

Every year we have a Flower show and this tends to bring out the competitive element of the more "mature" parishioners.

Our PCSO gets about by bicycle!!

There are some private businesses operating in the Parish, these range from a family who look after every one's Dogs, Cats and Rabbits when Enbornians go away, to a specialist Cake maker who does amazing things with Chocolate!! We don't have an "Industrial estate", just quiet homes in the Countryside.

Based 3 miles outside Newbury, we are close enough to all the main shops and facilities, with a main line to London, and easy access to the M4 and A34.

People tend to live in Enborne for a long time, the writer has lived here for 23 years, with neighbours of 40 years tenure. We are in the country, we all have cess pits and suffer power cuts when the weather is really bad, - but the area is classic calm English countryside and we all love it.

You are welcome to share it with us, take a walk through it and if you plan it properly, you will end up at the pub!!

Description by Douglas Staples

 

Images of Enborne
High Summer in the middle of Enborne © Douglas Staples
Sheep near Enborne © Douglas Staples
Frost at Enborne © Douglas Staples
Valley from Acorn Ridge © Doug Staples
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Attractions near Enborne
Newbury Racecourse (3 Miles)*
Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire offers some of the best horse racing both on the flat and over jumps. The first race meeting was held here on 26th September 1905.
Highclere Castle (3 Miles)*
Highclere Castle recently featured as 'Downton Abbey' in the recent successful television drama series. Highclere Castle, home of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, is probably the finest Victorian House still in existence.
Finkley Down Farm Park (12 Miles)*
There's so much to see and do at Finkley Down Farm Park. You can feed the ducks, hold a rabbit or groom a pony.
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What's near Enborne

Attractions:
  Newbury Racecourse  3 Miles
  Highclere Castle  3 Miles
  Finkley Down Farm Park  12 Miles
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Towns:
  Stockcross  1 Mile
  Speen  1 Mile
  Newtown  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Jones Robinson Estate Agents Ltd  2 Miles
  Clive Willis & Partners Ltd  2 Miles
  Allen and Harris  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Pravonix - Jago House  2 Miles
  Jago Apartment  2 Miles
  The Hare And Hounds At Speen  2 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Little Farm  10 Miles
  Linden Cottage  13 Miles
  Chilton Apartments and Cottages  13 Miles
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Campsites:
  Postern Hill Caravan & Camping Site  15 Miles
  Wellington Country Park  18 Miles
  Lincoln Farm Park Oxfordshire  23 Miles
TIC: Newbury Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01635 30267  2 Miles



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Towns near Enborne
Stockcross Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Speen Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Newtown Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Enborne
The Hare And Hounds At Speen (2 Miles)*
With a great location just 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the A34 and one mile (1.6 km) from Newbury town centre, the hotel has been recently refurbished to reflect its 17th-century heritage.
The Vineyard At Stockcross (2 Miles)*
The private, luxurious Vineyard at Stockcross was Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2009 and offers spa facilities, beautiful bedrooms and gourmet cuisine just 1 hour from London. The restaurant serves very good food and over 2000 wines.
The Chequers Hotel (2 Miles)*
Located in the heart of Newbury town centre, The Chequers Hotel is an 18th century coaching inn, providing 56 well appointed en-suite bedrooms which are all fully equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, trouser press, television, dir...
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Self Catering near Enborne
Linden Cottage (13 Miles)*
Single storey, 1 bedroom cottage annexed to owners property dating back to 1720. Additional double futon in lounge, en-suite shower room, lounge with open plan kitchen. Television, Fridge, Cooker, Microwave, Iron, Ironing Board.
Chilton Apartments and Cottages (13 Miles)*
Originally built in the 1600s, Chilton House has been extensively refurbished, offering a delightful combination of old world charm, as well as modern comforts and convenience.
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