Shinfield is a picturesque village situated just 5 miles South of Reading. This location offers the best of both worlds - you have the beautiful Berkshire countryside on your doorstep, along with fantastic travel links to London etc.
This quintessential village benefits from a good range of amenities, including an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ nursery, infant and junior schools, churches, a post office, a small supermarket and a Michelin star restaurant, L’Ortolan. There are also two pubs close by; The Black Boy and The Six Bells which are both well regarded on Trip Advisor.
If you want to enjoy some entertainment closer to home, the Shinfield Players Theatre is just 3 miles away and is where you can watch a range of plays and dramas all year round. For keen shoppers, Shinfield also boasts easy access (less than 20 minutes) to one of Europe’s largest central hub shopping centres, the newly generated Lexicon Centre in Bracknell and the Festival Place in Basingstoke.
Of course, the beautiful country setting needs to be enjoyed too. Living here will mean you are surrounded by woodland and plenty of space, including Beale Park, Dinton Pastures, Swallowfield Park and Wellington Park. Langley Mead SANG, located just opposite the development provides open recreational natural space, with footpaths along the river.
Why not book a viewing of one of our homes at Langley Mead, and then explore the surrounding area and make a day of it?
What’s close to Shinfield?
If you want to explore the surrounding areas near our property for sale in Shinfield. For a larger town, head to nearby Reading - where business and pleasure definitely mix. You’ll enjoy a great selection of high street shops and department stores inside the Oracle Shopping Centre, or the pedestrianised Broad Street also provides a good array of big brand retailers. Both day and night, the town is packed with fun and excitement; there’s bustling bars, countless restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, a multiplex cinema, theatres and concert halls where you can immerse yourself in everything from live music to stand-up comedy.
7 miles away is the market town of Wokingham, which offers something for everyone. It has a wide selection of convenience stores including Tesco, Waitrose and a Marks & Spencer as well as a number of quaint boutique shops, bars and restaurants. The town is also home to a general market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a farmers’ market once a month.
A little further afield is the popular town of Basingstoke. Packed full of shops, places to eat and everyday services, there are also many opportunities to experience culture and entertainment. The Milestones Museum is a living history museum that attracts locals and visitors all year round, while the Willis Museum features exhibits drawing on the area’s rich archaeological heritage.
17 miles from Shinfield Meadows is the town of Maidenhead, a great place for shopping and dining out. Maidenhead is home to the Nicholsons Shopping Centre, which has a huge variety of high street brands, while the town itself offers restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars for all tastes and budgets. There is plenty to see and do beyond the shops. Local favourites include Kidwells Park, perfect for enjoying the open air, while the Odeon multiplex cinema and Maidenhead Heritage Centre offer enough entertainment and culture to keep the family amused.
Local Schools & Education
Families looking for houses for sale in Shinfield have a great choice of Ofsted rated ‘Good’ schools within easy reach of home. Shinfield Nursery & Infant School (rated ‘Good’) is a short walk of home, as is Shinfield St Mary’s CofE Junior School (also ‘Good’). Other Ofsted rated ‘Good’ primary schools can be found approximately 3-4 miles from home, including Geoffrey Field Junior School, Christ the King RC Primary School and Whiteknights Primary School.
Older students are well catered for too with secondary school Maiden Erlegh School (rated ‘Good’) only 5 miles away.
For those with members of the family considering university, the University of Reading and University of West London both have good reputations and offer a wide range of courses.
Transport & Travel
Commuters looking for houses in Shinfield will find excellent transport links close by. With easy access to the M4 and M3, access to London and the South of England is simple. Shinfield Meadows is around 4 miles from Junction 11 of the M4, which allows for direct routes to Maidenhead (17 miles), Slough (21 miles), London (around 37 miles), Swindon (42 miles) and Newport (100 miles). There is also a good ‘A’ road network close to Shinfield Meadows, meaning you can reach Wokingham, Reading and Basingstoke easily. A little further afield you’ll find Junction 6 of the M3 at Basingstoke and Junction 4 of the M40, which both provide further routes around the south and beyond.
By rail, Reading Station is a just 6 miles away, providing services to just about any station you need to get to; from London to the West Country and the Midlands to the South Coast. Regular direct services can have you in Oxford in 25 minutes, London Paddington* in approximately 30 minutes, and Southampton in under an hour.
If you need to take the bus, services run from close to the development to Wokingham and Reading. For air travel, Heathrow is just 29 miles from Shinfield Meadows, providing you with great access to international cities across the world.
