Autumn Colours at The Vyne

The village is approximately 4 miles to the North of Newbury in Berkshire, England. The landscape is dominated by farming. There are currently three working farms in the parish. The people of the village are known to be very friendly, welcoming and sociable and there is a very strong community spirit in the village. In addition to the many clubs and societies the village comes together for big events – such as the village fete which is held in the beautiful grounds of Chieveley Manor and dog shows. The village is surrounded by an extensive network of local footpaths and bridleways in lovely countryside for walking, cycling and horse riding Enjoy exploring the lovely walks and the nearby North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. The Ridgeway recreational trail is within easy reach and boasts tremendous views of the surrounding countryside The Kennet and Avon canal is 10 minutes away and is popular for boating, walking and cycling, as is the River Thames which is 30 mins away at Streatley or Pangbourne. In addition to the many clubs and societies the village comes together for big events – such as the village fete which is held in the beautiful grounds of Chieveley Manor. Chieveley is surrounded by open countryside. The village offers facilities such as a village shop/Post Office, public house, church, primary school and a village hall with adjoining recreation ground and tennis courts. The nearby market town of Newbury offers a wide range of shops and amenities and the area as a whole has numerous well regarded schools, both private and state. Communications are excellent by road via the A34 and M4 and by rail via Newbury or Didcot (both Paddington).