English Heritage sites near Woodley Parish

Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre

SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE

10 miles from Woodley Parish

Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.

Farnham Castle Keep

FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP

17 miles from Woodley Parish

The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.

Harmondsworth Barn

HARMONDSWORTH BARN

18 miles from Woodley Parish

This Grade I listed oak-framed medieval barn ranks alongside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace for its exceptional architectural and historic interest.

Waverley Abbey

WAVERLEY ABBEY

19 miles from Woodley Parish

Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.

Donnington Castle

DONNINGTON CASTLE

19 miles from Woodley Parish

The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.

Abingdon County Hall Museum

ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM

22 miles from Woodley Parish

This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.


Churches in Woodley Parish

Emmanuel Church

South Lake Crescent Woodley Reading
http://www.emmanuelwoodley.org.uk

Emmanuel Church Woodley is a lively, modern, informal, welcoming Christian community for all ages and all walks of life. We're located in Woodley, close to Reading and Wokingham in Berkshire.

As a church our vision is to impact and influence our community with the good news of Jesus.

There are childrens groups and youth clubs both on Sunday and during the week. Small groups meet regularly to help us grow in faith. We also have our own puppet group - Wide-mouthed & Stringless.

We are a church with a genuine ‘family feel’ and we would love to welcome you to be part of the family!

If you're looking for a church to join, or are exploring the Christian faith, then do make sure you visit our website for further information about us!

www.emmanuelwoodley.org.uk

Southlake: St James

Kingfisher Drive Woodley Reading
0118 966 2568
http://www.stjameswoodley.org

We are a lively church with members spanning a wide age range. Our worship has a contemporary feel and we are very family friendly. 10am Holy Communion each Wednesday is Common Worship with one hymn/song and lasts 45 minutes. 10am on Sundays is contemporary with a worship band and lasts around 45 minutes with refreshments served afterwards.

Our 2020 Vision is to be a growing people of all ages that:

1. Are rooted in prayer and growing in our faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Are growing as confident disciples, and are willing and able to make disciples of others.

3. Are committed to nurturing and investing in children and young people.

4. Are growing in our understanding of and open to being empowered by the Holy Spirit to build up the church of God.

5. Reach out into our community to be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ both inside and beyond the church walls, and across Woodley in partnership with others.

6. Are listening, generous, and committed to quality in all that we do.

We started to meet for worship in a local school in 1969 and our church building was initially completed in 1974. Since then it has been extended twice to increase the size of the worship area and to provide other facilities  such as a lounge, larger kitchen, office and cloakroom areas.

 

St John's, Woodley

Church Road, Woodley, Reading.
07310 156802
https://www.stjohnswoodley.com/

Welcome to St John the Evangelist Church.

We are a growing Anglican church in Woodley, Berkshire, with a vision to share the life and love of Jesus Christ.

We are delighted to be back to worshipping in church on Sundays at 10am, however, for those still shielding we continue to offer our online service at 10am in addition to a paper and DVDs to those requested.

Please join us at www.stjohnswoodley.com/worship-from-home for our on-line services and for mid-week prayer and gatherings.  Also connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stjohnwoodley/ and twitter @stjohnwoodley.  Catch up with previous services on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-e-TQwM1bTzyr585BJVPmA

Do get in touch with Revd Susie Templeton if you have any practical needs, or would like support or prayer: [email protected]


 


Pubs in Woodley Parish

Bull & Chequers

Church Road, Woodley, RG5 4QP
(0118) 969 9756
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/berkshire/bul...

Originally a farmhouse when Woodley was in the countryside. The interior stills shows signs of separate lounge and public bar areas which contrast with the conservatory extension. Two Sports TV channels shown. Has team in darts league and t...
Chequers

198-200 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JH
(0118) 969 3477
thechequerswoodley.co.uk/

A locals pub at one end of the Woodley shopping centre. This ex-Tanners pub was converted from a one to a two-bar pub mid 2000's then back to one bar in its 2016 refurbishment. Live music, usually last Saturdays. There's a wide range of spo...
Good Companions

149 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, RG5 4AG
(0118) 969 3325
goodcompanions-pub.co.uk/

Community pub built in the 1950's. Child-friendly with an accent on TV sports and reasonably priced food. Refurbishment a few years ago resulted in the two bars being knocked into one. Outdoor grassed area with bench tables has child swings...
Inn on the Park

Woodford Park Leisure Centre,Haddon Drive, Woodley, RG5 4LY

Now closed at the behest of the town council who own the centre. Previous description: Large bright one roomed bar in a leisure centre, oriented towards TV sports. Nonetheless, three real ales and two ciders are available and readily cons...
Shepherds House

London Road (Shepherds Hill Top), Woodley, RG6 1BD
(0118) 926 3113

Imposing pub on the A4 east from Reading, featuring a games room and a large garden with a children's play area. Games room and garden can be booked for private events. The pub no longer serves food but holds occasional BBQs in the summer.
Waterside

Fairwater Drive, Woodley, RG5 3EZ
(0118) 342 0171
watersidewoodley.co.uk

After a large-scale refurbishment in autumn 2016, The Thatchers became the The Waterside, but still retained its thatched roof. South Lake is just about viewable through the trees from the large garden and car park. Food is available all d...