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Information About Pangbourne On Thames, The Thames

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Things to do in Pangbourne On Thames

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Pangbourne Meadows, owned by National Trust, offers lots of space to relax, for children to run around and for walks in the beautiful countryside here. The railway station, at Shooters Hill, offers the opportunity for sightseeing further afield. In June, Pangbourne Fete is well worth a visit.

Is this place famous for anything?

Pangbourne is rich with literary associations, you can moor outside the Swan Inn where Jerome K Jerome's Three Men in a Boat stopped here, John Galsworthy used Pangbourne as a setting in The Forsyte Saga, as did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for a Sherlock Holmes story.

Do any famous people live here?

Kenneth Grahame, who wrote The Wind in the Willows, lived at Church Cottage, Pangbourne.

Insider Information

During World Wars 1 & 2 the river at Pangbourne was used to train allied forces to build bailey and pontoon bridges. Before the D Day landings many bridges were built across the Thames and then dismantled.

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

Theale Golf Club, North Street, Theale, Reading, RG7. Tel: +44 (0)118 930 5331 This is a family run club offering a driving range and further practice facilities. Sulham Valley Golf Club, Pinsents Lane, Calcot, Reading, Pinsents Lane, Calcot, Pinsents Lane, Calcot, RG3 5UX. Tel: + 44 (0)1734 305959. Visitors are welcome at this parkland course.


Eating and Drinking in Pangbourne On Thames

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Budget restaurant

The Cross Keys
Address: Church Road, Pangbourne
Atmosphere: Open log fires, an wide selection of cask conditioned ales, wines by the glass and premium coffees. Food is served throughout the day and caters for a wide range of tastes.
Cuisine: pub favourites such as Bangers and Mash, to international gourmet dishes.
Opening Hours: Bar: Monday -Thursday & Saturday 12.00 - 23.00, Friday 12.00 to midnight, Sunday 12.00 - 22.30. Restaurant: Monday to Saturday 12.00-15.00 and 18:30 – 21:30. Sunday 12 -16.00
Contact Details: Telephone: 0118 984 3268

Moderately priced restaurant

The Swan
Address: Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7DU
Atmosphere: A traditional pub set on the riverside with oak beams and open fires, with a beer garden, free internet access on Wi-Fi Broadband and disabled facilties. Children and dogs are welcome. Half price non vintage champagne on Wednesday evenings and Sunday roasts all afternoon from midday to 17.30 on Sundays.
Cuisine: Good quality pub meals
Speciality: Every Saturday from June until the August Bank Holiday, the pubs hosts a Hog Roast from 12 noon til late
Contact Details: Telephone: 0118 984 4494


Shopping in Pangbourne On Thames

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Supermarket

Somerfield
6-7 The Square, Pangbourne
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 07.00 - 21.00. Sundays 10.00 - 16.00

Supermarket

One Stop Community Stores
28-30 Reading Rd, Pangbourne


Practicalities at Pangbourne On Thames

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Mooring

Pangbourne Meadows is a lovely place to moor but you need to be aware that space is limited and to get a mooring you shouldn't leave it too late in the day. There are no facilities here but a walk across the meadows into Pangbourne will provide you with most things you need. Directly across the river lies the smaller Oxfordshire village of Whitchurch-on-Thames. Free moorings are available at the Swan pub for customers using the pub.

Can I get water here?

Water is available at Goring Lock and Cleeve Lock

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

No

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

No

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

There are public toilets at the Recreation Ground (open from 08.00 - 20.00 daily), but no showers. There are also public toilets at the Village Hall in Station Road, including a disabled facility.

Is there a bank?

Loyds TSB, 1 Reading Road, Barclays, 12 Reading Road. HSBC, 2 The Square

Is there a post office?

18 Reading Road, RG8 7LY

Is there a doctor?

The Boat House Surgery, ,Whitchurch Road,RG8 7DP Tel: 0118 9842234

Is there a pharmacy?

Pangbourne Pharmacy, 3 The Square, RG8 7AQ Tel: 0118 9842935

Can I get internet access here?

Pangbourne Library at Reading Road has internet access, photocopier and fax machine available Mon - 2.60 pm to 5.00 pm, Tues - 10.30 am to 7.00 pm Weds - Closed, Thurs - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Fri - 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sat - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

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