Goring and Streatley are twin villages in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the boundary of Berkshire and Oxfordshire respectively, in England. Goring (or Goring-on-Thames) is in Oxfordshire and Streatley in Berkshire, but as everything in these villages is in reasonably easy walking distance of everything else, it seems better to deal with them as one.
The two villages cluster around a bridge across the River Thames, with an adjacent lock and weir. Both villages have their fair share of quaint thatched cottages and pubs.
What distinguishes these villages from many others on the river Thames is their location in the 'Goring Gap', a geological feature where, during the last ice age, the river forced its way between the Chiltern Hills and the Berkshire Downs. As a result the valley is much narrower, with some spectacular views from the tops of the surrounding hills.
- Goring Lock. The lock and bridge.
- The views from Lardon Chase, the Holies and Lough Down over the villages and Goring Gap. From the bridge, walk or drive uphill on the Streatley side to the Bull pub, and then continue down the side of the pub up the steep hill to the car park at the top. Lardon Chase opens out to the right; walk to the end for the best views.
- Goring and Streatley Bridge. built in 1923
- St Mary's Church of England Church, Streatley, +44 1491 875651. Built in the 15th century.
Goring Lock. The lock and bridge.
Goring and Streatley Bridge. built in 1923
St Mary's Church of England Church, Streatley, +44 1491 875651. Built in the 15th century.
- Views of the Thames. A series of walks from Goring Railway Station, from 4 to 10 miles in length. Leaflet available from the website.
- Goring Unplugged. A monthly acoustic music night in the village hall featuring local acts. Information available at the website.
- Goring & Streatley Golf Club.
Views of the Thames. A series of walks from Goring Railway Station, from 4 to 10 miles in length. Leaflet available from the website.
Goring Unplugged. A monthly acoustic music night in the village hall featuring local acts. Information available at the website.
Goring & Streatley Golf Club.
- The Bull, Reading Road, Streatley, RG8 9JJ, +44 1491 872392. 13th-century traditional country pub, with accommodation, real ales, reasonably priced high quality food, 3 working open fireplaces, ample parking and beer garden. This pub in Streatley is a very food-oriented pub (full menu on pub website), with excellent fare at moderate prices. There is an ancient Yew tree, which is the burial site of a monk and a nun executed in 1440 for 'misconduct'. From the bridge, walk or drive uphill on the Streatley side until you reach the pub at the crossroads. It also does bed and breakfast in a range of self-contained en suite cottages alongside the pub garden. £70 double room, £80 twin room, £90 family room, breakfast £7.50 per person extra.
- The Miller of Mansfield, High Street, Goring, RG8 9AW, +44 1491 872829. This is a traditional oak-beamed eigtheenth-century coaching inn. Besides serving bar food and snacks, there is a separate restaurant for dining. The menu is substantial and traditional English roast is available for Sunday lunch. It has 10 rooms, all en suite.
The Bull, Reading Road, Streatley, RG8 9JJ, +44 1491 872392. 13th-century traditional country pub, with accommodation, real ales, reasonably priced high quality food, 3 working open fireplaces, ample parking and beer garden. This pub in Streatley is a very food-oriented pub (full menu on pub website), with excellent fare at moderate prices. There is an ancient Yew tree, which is the burial site of a monk and a nun executed in 1440 for 'misconduct'. From the bridge, walk or drive uphill on the Streatley side until you reach the pub at the crossroads. It also does bed and breakfast in a range of self-contained en suite cottages alongside the pub garden. £70 double room, £80 twin room, £90 family room, breakfast £7.50 per person extra.
The Miller of Mansfield, High Street, Goring, RG8 9AW, +44 1491 872829. This is a traditional oak-beamed eigtheenth-century coaching inn. Besides serving bar food and snacks, there is a separate restaurant for dining. The menu is substantial and traditional English roast is available for Sunday lunch. It has 10 rooms, all en suite.
- The Bell, 3 Ambury Rd, Aldworth, RG8 9SE, +44 1635 578272. Open Tu-Sa 11AM-3PM and 6-11PM; Su noon-3PM and 7-10:30PM; M closed. This very traditional old pub is located in the tiny village of Aldworth, on the Berkshire Downs about two and a half miles from Streatley. It regularly wins prizes for the quality of its beer and is housed in a 13th-century hall house which has been in the licensees' family for over 200 years, has a large garden and is next to the village cricket ground.
The Bell, 3 Ambury Rd, Aldworth, RG8 9SE, +44 1635 578272. Open Tu-Sa 11AM-3PM and 6-11PM; Su noon-3PM and 7-10:30PM; M closed. This very traditional old pub is located in the tiny village of Aldworth, on the Berkshire Downs about two and a half miles from Streatley. It regularly wins prizes for the quality of its beer and is housed in a 13th-century hall house which has been in the licensees' family for over 200 years, has a large garden and is next to the village cricket ground.
The area code for Goring and Streatly is 01491 when dialed from within the UK or +44 1491 from outside the UK.
- Oxford
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