English Heritage sites near Beech Hill Parish
SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE
4 miles from Beech Hill Parish
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
14 miles from Beech Hill 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.
DONNINGTON CASTLE
15 miles from Beech Hill 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.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
16 miles from Beech Hill Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON
19 miles from Beech Hill Parish
Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
HARMONDSWORTH BARN
24 miles from Beech Hill 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.
Churches in Beech Hill Parish
St. Mary the Virgin
Beech Hill Road
Beech Hill
Reading
(0118) 988 5923
http://www.loddonreach.org.uk/our-churches/st-mary-the-virgin-beech-hill
A relaxed family church, with strong links with the village community of Beech Hill.
We have recently opened a community shop within the church, as well as local produce it serves teas and coffees.
The church is part of the Loddon Reach Team Ministry, with which it shared ministers and events
http://www.loddonreach.org.uk/our-churches/st-mary-the-virgin-beech-hill
The church was designed by Butterfield and is a good example of his work.
Pubs in Beech Hill Parish
Elm Tree
Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, RG7 2AZ
(0118) 988 3505
theelmtreebeechhill.co.uk/