Lucinda's Guidebook
Food scene
Nino's Trattoria Italiana
11 Reading RdFeels like a true Italian Trattoria. Great food.
Great food within walking distance. Stunning setting overlooking the River Thames.
10 locals recommend
The Swan at Pangbourne
Shooters HillGreat food within walking distance. Stunning setting overlooking the River Thames.
One stop down the river on a paddle board (or hop on the train for a stop). Gorgeous setting, great atmosphere and delicious food. Always fun.
9 locals recommend
Coppa Club Streatley
High StreetOne stop down the river on a paddle board (or hop on the train for a stop). Gorgeous setting, great atmosphere and delicious food. Always fun.
Great brunch, lunch or tea, just down the river or one stop on the train to Goring.
16 locals recommend
Pierreponts café
High StreetGreat brunch, lunch or tea, just down the river or one stop on the train to Goring.
Cheese Etc
17 Reading RdLocal cheese heaven, including regional specialities.
Birch Bread
16 Reading RdA treasure trove. Arrive early to avoid queues.
Cobbs at Englefield
Farm shop, cafe and emporium. A joy.
Great food in the beautiful village of Yattendon. Lovely local walks. Short drive from River Nook.
96 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Paley StreetGreat food in the beautiful village of Yattendon. Lovely local walks. Short drive from River Nook.
Good pizzas, burgers and salads at the local brewery. A short drive away in Yattendon.
13 locals recommend
West Berkshire Brewery
Good pizzas, burgers and salads at the local brewery. A short drive away in Yattendon.
Perfect for coffee, brunch or lunch before or after a walk around beautiful Yattendon.
6 locals recommend
The Pantry
Perfect for coffee, brunch or lunch before or after a walk around beautiful Yattendon.
Vicars Game Ltd
Great butchery and local game. A short drive away.
The Woodspeen Restaurant
Lambourn RoadExceptional food in stunning environment.
Delicious food in stunning setting. Enjoy a walk along the river to this pub from Goring and Streatley.
12 locals recommend
Beetle and Wedge Boathouse
Ferry LaneDelicious food in stunning setting. Enjoy a walk along the river to this pub from Goring and Streatley.
Sightseeing
Stunning walks, wild swimming or paddle boarding along the part of the Thames that inspired Kenneth Grahame’s ‘The Wind in the Willows’, a few minutes walk from River Nook.
Pangbourne Meadow
Whitchurch RoadStunning walks, wild swimming or paddle boarding along the part of the Thames that inspired Kenneth Grahame’s ‘The Wind in the Willows’, a few minutes walk from River Nook.
Stunning National Trust property and Downton Abbey location, less than 5 minutes drive from River Nook. Lovely cafe and shop.
45 locals recommend
National Trust - Basildon Park
Stunning National Trust property and Downton Abbey location, less than 5 minutes drive from River Nook. Lovely cafe and shop.
University of Oxford
Wellington SquareA wonderful place to walk and enjoy historic Oxford
Fabulous museum with fun activity trails and good cafe. Exhibitions from Leonardo to Jeff Koons.
374 locals recommend
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetFabulous museum with fun activity trails and good cafe. Exhibitions from Leonardo to Jeff Koons.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadA favourite for all - next to the natural history museum
Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StA must!
Highclere Castle
Setting for Downton Abbey, close to Newbury.
Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park
Family fun with a great cafe.
Picturesque village and setting for “the Eagle has landed”. Good walks.
9 locals recommend
Mapledurham House
Picturesque village and setting for “the Eagle has landed”. Good walks.
Uffington White Horse
Dragon Hill RoadStunning walks in a beautiful location.
One stop on the train to Goring and Streatley and you can join the historic Ridgeway for breathtaking walks for miles across the Downs.
13 locals recommend
The Ridgeway
The RidgewayOne stop on the train to Goring and Streatley and you can join the historic Ridgeway for breathtaking walks for miles across the Downs.
Hardwick Estate
2 The RidgewayThe Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
81-83 High StBucklebury
Pretty village with lovely walks
Full of Tudor history. Visited by Henry VIII. Lovely walks in the grounds with a good cafe.
35 locals recommend
The Vyne
Vyne RoadFull of Tudor history. Visited by Henry VIII. Lovely walks in the grounds with a good cafe.
Sport
Local sporting activities
Goring & Streatley Golf Club
Rectory RoadChild Beale Lake
Great racing throughout the year, easily accessible via the train direct to the racecourse.
45 locals recommend
Newbury Racecourse
Racecourse RoadGreat racing throughout the year, easily accessible via the train direct to the racecourse.
Pangbourne Meadow
Whitchurch RoadIndependent shops
Kiki & Bow
22 Reading RoadForresters - Pangbourne Hair Salon
2 Reading RdGarlands Organic
6 Reading RdPlaces to relax
Nirvana Spa
Mole RoadFabulous spot for swimming and treatments
Heckfield Place
Has a wonderful spa - although not cheap!
Floating Point Float Centre
Horseshoe RoadThe Beauty Box
Horseshoe RoadThames Lido
Napier RoadGreat spa, pool and restaurant