Hampstead Norreys
| Hampstead Norreys | |
|---|---|
2011 census)[1] | |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU528763 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | THATCHAM |
| Postcode district | RG18 |
| Dialling code | 01635 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Hampstead Norreys (alternatively spelt Hampstead Norris as it is pronounced) is a village and
Amenities
In March 2011, a community shop was opened in the village, run by local volunteers. Shares in the shop were sold to village residents. It was the first community shop to be opened in a West Berkshire village since the 1990s.[3]
The Living Rainforest
Wyld Court is home to The Living Rainforest, an indoor glass house tropical rainforest with plants, animals and butterflies. It is an ecological centre, an educational centre and a visitor attraction.
Historic buildings
The village parish church of St Mary the Virgin is noted for its Norman architecture. In the nearby woods are the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.
Aviation
World War II
The village was close to the wartime airfield of
Today
The site still maintains a modern link with aviation with a farm strip used by a
Education
Hampstead Norreys has a small rural primary school which has served the community for over 150 years. The school is federated with the Ilsleys Primary School, with which it shares a headteacher.[4]
Transport
From 18 February 2013, Buses 6 and 6A from Newbury serve the village. The nearest station is Newbury which has regular services to east and west.[5] Hampstead Norris railway station was a calling point on the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway from 1872 until closure in 1962.
Sport and leisure
The Dean Field is the local park in Hampstead Norreys. It contains football and cricket pitches and a children's play area. On the north side of the field is Hampstead Norreys village hall. It is considerably larger than the village halls in surrounding villages. On the south side is Eling estate, a large wooded area (consisting of Park Wood, Westbrook Copse, Down Wood and Elingpark Copse) backed by a path, on what remains of the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway, running between Hermitage and Compton, the two nearest villages.
Demography
| Output area | Homes owned outright | Owned with a loan | Socially rented | Privately rented | Other | km2 roads | km2 water | km2 domestic gardens | Usual residents | km2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil parish | 72 | 92 | 72 | 65 | 13 | 0.140 | 0.018 | 0.206 | 832 | 17.03 |
References
- ^ a b "Local statistics - Office for National Statistics". neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk.
- ^ "The Domesday Book Online: Berkshire D-M". Retrieved 21 January 2008.
- ^ "People power behind village shop". 30 March 2011 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Welcome to Hampstead Norreys". Hampstead Norreys Primary. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ "Newbury & District - our bus routes" (PDF). www.newburyanddistrict.co.uk.
External links
- Hampstead Norreys Parish Council
- Hampstead Norreys Primary School
- A Church Near you: St Mary the Virgin, Hampstead Norreys
- The Living Rainforest (previously Wyld Court Orchids then Wyld Court Rainforest)
- The White Hart - village pub
