Discover Compton: Village Life, Facilities, and Environmental Heritage

The Village has a rich history, recognised in the Domesday Book and showing evidence of Roman occupation.

You’ll find the charming St Mary and St Nicholas Parish Church, with Norman features, as well as delightful period cottages and houses around the village, including the Grade II Listed 17th Century Compton Manor.

It  is a thriving community, with great amenities and facilities.

The Village Hall hosts a wide variety of activities throughout the year, and the popular Swan Pub -a  delightful village pub set just a few minutes walk from the Ridgeway.

A walkers delight!

Offering a wide range of draught beers and Real Ales.

Family friendly garden and menu, including made to order pizza’s. 

 Sports enthusiasts can visit the Downlands Sports and Recreation Centre, while students have an excellent choice of schools, including the Downs Secondary School, with excellent Ofsted ratings.

Farming is an important way of life in the village to this day, and the village also has a deep connection to the breeding and training of racehorses.

With good transport links, including the fast A34 and the M4, conveniently accessible at Junction 13 (Chieveley), it is the perfect place for peaceful, rural living with excellent connections to the wider world.