Checkendon
in Oxfordshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.541 and -1.045 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 32' 28" and W -1° 2' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:22 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 8:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Checkendon

Checkendon in Oxfordshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 40 mi (or 64 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Checkendon is now 06:22 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports close to Checkendon, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Benson in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blenheim Palace in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tilehurst, Upper Basildon, Reading, Sonning and Remenham. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 83% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Forbury Roseate

Address
6,7 mi
The Forbury 26
RG1 3EJ Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Swan at Streatley

Address
3,3 mi
High St, Streatley-on-Thames
RG8 9HR Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Little Gables Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,5 mi
166 Crowmarsh Hill
OX10 8BG Wallingford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 19:00 (lunchbreak: 11:30 - 17:00)
Weekend: 7:00 - 19:00 (lunchbreak: 11:30 - 17:00)


Novotel Reading Centre

Address
6,6 mi
25b Friar Street (For car parking use RG1 1NR)
RG1 1DP READING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Malmaison Reading

Address
6,6 mi
18 Station ROAD
RG1 1JX Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


GEORGE HOTEL

Address
5,3 mi
THE HIGH STREET
OX10 OBS WALLINGFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza READING

Address
6,0 mi
Caversham Bridge,Richfield Avenue
RG1 8BD READING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thameside Hotel

Address
6,1 mi
Caversham Road 144-150
RG1 8AZ Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Chilterns View

Address
4,8 mi
Ewelme Down Farm
OX10 6PQ Wallingford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rainbows Lodge Hotel and Serviced Apartments

Address
6,0 mi
132-138 Caversham Road
RG1 8AY Reading
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Airsofting with the Bluecoconut Family CTF (19/7/14 Absolute Airsoft Reading)

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 37:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bluecoconut Family

Join Skotyyy,Bennychaz,SparcasEvo,WackiestLemon and guests martin and Mrs lemon as they go to Absolute airsoft in reading for a day packed with fun and pain http://www.absolute-airsoft.co.uk/...


Grave of Captain Peter Fleming OBE

Published: July 26, 2014
Length: 42:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stay Behinds

FIND OUT MORE here http://www.coleshillhouse.com/captain-peter-fleming.php.


River Thames Floods - Pangbourne December 2012

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 53:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cocker Hoop

This is a short film of the floods on the River Thames at Pangbourne and Whitchurch On Thames during December 2012.


2011 Fireworks Pangbourne HD

Published: March 17, 2013
Length: 31:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: William Wood

2011 Fireworks Pangbourne HD.


Pangbourne bridge

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 40:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Roger Bulcock

Reconstruction of Whitchurch Bridge 19/06/2014.


Quick Cycle Around Mapledurham

Published: September 16, 2014
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jono Barspeed

Little Village just outside Reading, Berkshire. Famous for being a film location, back in 1976 for The Eagle Has Landed and more recently for Midsomer Murders.


The Birthday Band Featuring Vocalists Mariatu Conteau and Ravarna Hudson

Published: October 25, 2011
Length: 12:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: thesupperclubs

Sammie Wilkinson's 21st birthday Party on the 15th october 2011 at The Rosewood hall Pangbourne.


First film with keychain camera, GWS 109

Published: December 26, 2010
Length: 46:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andrew Cummings

6c absolutely feezing on the hands. Camera taped to the canopy of my GWS me-109. Flown over Pangbourne, Berks UK.


Brayborne, we're coming back!!

Published: March 25, 2011
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel Hicks

Teaser of what's to come. We're back!


Looking back.

Published: May 12, 2011
Length: 46:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel Hicks

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Henley Rural District

Henley was a rural district in Oxfordshire, England from 1894 to 1974. It was named after the borough of Henley-on-Thames, which it surrounded on the west but did not include. It was created by the Local Government Act 1894 from the bulk of the Henley rural sanitary district, with three Buckinghamshire parishes forming a Hambleden Rural District.

Located at 51.57, -1.02 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, History of Oxfordshire, Local government in Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames, Rural districts of England

Braziers Park

Braziers Park is a country house and Grade II* listed building located near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England. The house is owned and operated by a charitable trust as a residential adult education college, and centre for the School of Integrative Social Research.

Located at 51.5546, -1.08307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
17th-century architecture, Grade II* listed buildings in Oxfordshire, Further education colleges in Oxfordshire

Wood (festival)

Wood is an annual small early summer folk and roots music festival and environmental gathering, which takes place in Braziers Park, Ipsden near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. Its indepdendent organisers, Robin and Joe Bennett, also arrange the Truck Festival.

Located at 51.5546, -1.08307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music festivals in Oxfordshire, Folk festivals in the United Kingdom, Recurring events established in 2008, 2008 establishments in England, Annual events in the United Kingdom

Langtree School

Langtree School is a secondary school with academy status for students aged 11–16 in the village of Woodcote, South Oxfordshire, England. It became a DfES Specialist Performing Arts College in 2006. The school was inspected by Ofsted in 2010, and was graded outstanding.. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley.

Located at 51.533, -1.0682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Oxfordshire, Schools of the performing arts in the United Kingdom, Academies in Oxfordshire

Ipsden Heath

Ipsden Heath is a 32-acre (13-hectare) woodland in the English county of Oxfordshire, within the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Located at 51.561, -1.042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forests and woodlands of Oxfordshire, Chiltern Hills

St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon

St Peter and St Paul is an Anglican church in Checkendon, a small village in the English county of Oxfordshire. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Oxford and the archdeaconry of Oxford. It’s earliest parts date from Norman times. It has been designated Grade I listed. The church is a 12th century building.

Located at 51.543, -1.046 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Oxfordshire, Grade I listed buildings in Oxfordshire, Grade I listed churches

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Checkendon