The Ceremonial County of Berkshire in England

The Ceremonial County of Berkshire is situated in South East England.

a map of Berkshire

The area of Berkshire is 488 Square Miles (1,264 Square Kilometres). Making Berkshire the 28th smallest county in Great Britain (out of 91) and the 9th smallest county in England (out of 48).

Berkshire: England's Historic Gem

Berkshire, whose name originates from the Forest of Berroc, where Box trees grow abundantly, derives from the Celtic word 'Berroc', meaning 'Hilly'. This historic county west of London offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and modern charm.

The East: A Royal Legacy

In the east, close to the M25, lie vibrant towns like Slough and Maidenhead, with Windsor standing out for its iconic castle, home to the Royal Family and a top tourist destination. Nearby, Legoland offers fun for all ages.

The West: Rural Peace and Ancient Mysteries

Heading west, the landscape transforms to countryside serenity around Newbury, surrounded by charming villages and the Berkshire Downs, part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This region is crossed by the ancient Ridgeway, leading to sacred sites like Wayland's Smithy and the White Horse of Uffington, whose origins remain mysterious.

Battles of Berkshire

Berkshire's history is marked by significant battles, particularly during the Civil War. The two Battles of Newbury in 1643 and the siege of Donnington Castle left lasting imprints. Reading, the county town, witnessed the 11-day siege of Reading. Notably, the Battle of Broad Street in 1688 was part of the Glorious Revolution, the last successful invasion of England. This decisive confrontation helped install William of Orange from the Netherlands, replacing King James II (ousting the Stuart reign), and changing the course of British history.

Modern Berkshire: A Hub of Growth

Today, Berkshire is a thriving hub, connected by the M4 motorway, known as the M4 Corridor, home to many hi-tech companies. The River Thames flows through Reading, while the River Kennet weaves through Newbury and beyond, symbolising the county's harmony between past and present.

Berkshire's story is a captivating blend of ancient and modern, waiting to be explored.

Geological Map of Berkshire

A map showing the geology of Berkshire.

Geological Makeup of Berkshire
Map Key Description
28 SAND, SILT AND CLAY
30 CHALK
48 MUDSTONE, SANDSTONE AND LIMESTONE
79 CLAY, SILT, SAND AND GRAVEL
Map of Berkshire

A map showing the boundary of Berkshire in relation to other counties.

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Map of the County of Berkshire

Zoom LevelLatitudeLongitude
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Cities, Towns and Villages in Berkshire
Town Name Number of Streets
READING2687
SLOUGH2686
MAIDENHEAD1642
BRACKNELL1525
WOKINGHAM1272
NEWBURY1090
WINDSOR980
Tilehurst896
ASCOT741
Earley608
THATCHAM598
Woodley552
CROWTHORNE500
Caversham490
Warfield424
Binfield414
Finchampstead390
Lower Earley339
Calcot268
Winnersh268
Cookham260
SANDHURST256
Twyford256
Emmer Green252
North Ascot226
Shinfield224
Spencers Wood194
Burghfield Common183
Pangbourne180
Winkfield180
Eton169
HUNGERFORD159
Old Windsor156
Theale147
Colnbrook146
Mortimer145
Arborfield144
Datchet143
Arborfield Green137
Three Mile Cross137
Aldermaston135
South Ascot133
Wargrave127
Hermitage125
Lambourn123
College Town120
Owlsmoor116
Purley On Thames111
Ruscombe101
Shaw100
Bray98
Greenham98
Kintbury95
Swallowfield94
Cold Ash90
Holyport90
Arborfield Garrison90
Hurst89
Streatley87
Sunninghill86
CAMBERLEY83
Donnington78
Speen77
Poyle75
Eton Wick74
Sonning73
Bucklebury72
Burghfield71
Winkfield Row69
Hare Hatch69
Inkpen68
Sindlesham66
Charvil64
Windsor Castle64
TADLEY63
Riseley62
Horton61
Compton61
Arborfield Cross60
Crookham Common60
Wraysbury59
Enborne59
Sulhamstead57
Waltham St. Lawrence57
Chieveley57
Eton College56
White Waltham54
Wellington College53
Remenham53
Barkham53
Sunningdale51
Newell Green51
Benham Hill49
HENLEY-ON-THAMES49
Knowl Hill49
Beenham46
Upper Basildon46
Wexham43
Lambourn Woodlands43
Hurley42
Shurlock Row42
Southend41
Upper Bucklebury41
Littlewick Green40
Whiteknights37
STAINES-UPON-THAMES36
Great Shefford36
Henwick36
Eversley36
Woodlands St. Mary35
Brimpton35
Mortimer Common35
MARLOW35
Bradfield Southend35
Wash Water35
Aldermaston Wharf35
Yattendon34
Oakley Green34
Bradfield33
Farley Hill32
Warfield Park31
Eddington30
Ufton Nervet30
East Ilsley30
Curridge30
Midgham29
Grazeley29
Woolhampton29
Remenham Hill27
East Garston27
Hampstead Norreys27
Chavey Down26
Cheapside25
Lower Basildon25
Longlane24
Beech Hill24
Padworth23
Whistley Green23
The Village22
Beedon22
Taplow22
Lower Green22
Stockcross22
Kiln Green21
Upper Woolhampton20
Royal Military Academy20
Leckhampstead20
Tutts Clump19
Finchwood Park19
Frilsham19
Sandford18
Chaddleworth18
Peasemore17
Bisham17
Shefford Woodlands17
Brightwalton16
Little Hungerford16
Brimpton Common15
Bishops Green15
Chapel Row15
West Ilsley14
Grazeley Green14
Crookham14
Stanford Dingley14
Ryeish Green14
Stud Green13
Welford13
Ashampstead13
Tidmarsh12
Burchetts Green12
Padworth Common12
Lower Padworth12
Marlston Hermitage12
Aldworth11
Boxford11
Woodspeen11
Wickham11
Great Lea Common10
Upper Lambourn10
Dorney9
Crazies Hill9
Billingbear9
West End9
Newtown9
Enborne Row9
Warren Row9
Hamstead Marshall9
New Town8
Fifield8
Temple8
Ashmore Green8
Aston8
World's End8
Eling Hermitage7
Brockhill7
The Holt7
Lower Denford7
Langley7
Eastbury7
Halfway7
Pamber Heath7
West Woodhay6
Farnborough6
Catmore6
Woolley Green6
Englefield6
Winterbourne6
Easton6
Pingewood5
Marsh Benham5
Taplow5
Kintbury Holt5
Silchester5
Langley Common5
Upper Culham5
Sulham5
Farnham Royal5
Weston5
Inkpen Common4
Newtown4
Heads Hill4
South Fawley4
Paley Street4
Whatcombe4
Hoe Benham3
Wickham Heath3
Crockham Heath3
Rosehill3
North Fawley3
Bagnor3
Cold Harbour3
Baughurst3
Lower Padworth3
Upper Eddington3
Leverton2
Hunts Green2
Hungerford Park2
Colthrop2
IVER2
Ashampstead Common2
Combe2
Avington1
Woolley1
Hungerford Green1
Stratfield Mortimer1
Standen1
Westbrook1
Elcot1
Snelsmore Common1
Water Oakley1