Community

The parish of Englefield is thriving community incorporating wide range of community organisations including:

The Englefield Estate

The Englefield Estate is a long established, family-owned business based in West Berkshire managing a diverse range of land and property which has centered upon the parish of Englefield for hundreds of years. The Estate offers homes, workspaces and places for recreation as part of the contribution it makes to the local economy, the environment and local community.

For more information please visit http://www.englefieldestate.co.uk

For walking routes around Englefield village please click here

More information on the use of permissive footpaths can be found here

Englefield Stores & Tea Rooms

Located in the centre of the village, Englefield Stores stocks a selection of store cupboard essentials.

The Tea Rooms is well known and much loved for its freshly made light lunches and homemade cakes. The tea rooms also offer a catering service for external events upon request.

Telephone: 0118 9302 479

Shop opening times:

Weekdays: 8.30am to 4.30pm, early closing 2.00pm Thursday

Saturday: 9.00am to 12.30pm

Tea Rooms opening times:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10.00am to 3.00pm

More information can be found on the website.

Englefield Church of England Primary School

Set in a beautiful rural location Englefield Primary School has around 100 pupils aged from four to 11 years. The school enables children to develop their capabilities to their best potential and aims to equip pupils with a sense of self-esteem, personal confidence, cultural awareness and respect for others. For more information about the Englefield Church of England Primary School, please visit englefieldprimary.co.uk

The Old Fire Station Nursery

Housed in the The Old Fire Station of the Englefield Estate, the nursery has its own built in history and magic for the children. Opened in 2012 it provides a balanced, safe and secure learning environment for the children to enjoy and explore. http://theoldfirestationnursery.co.uk/

St Mark’s Church

The village church of St Mark’s serves the parish of Englefield. The church dates back to the second half of the twelfth century and has a long association with the people of Englefield, as church records show.
Nowadays, the church plays a central role in the community and welcomes a weekly Sunday congregation as well as hosting baptisms, weddings and funerals for the village and surrounding area. Find out more about St Mark’s here.

Englefield Garden Centre

Located within an impressive Victorian walled garden, Englefield Garden Centre can be found in the centre of the village. As a working nursery, the garden centre grows most of its produce on site. As well as selling vegetables, fruit, flowers and shrubs, the nursery offers a range of gardening tools, accessories and giftware.

Since 1995, the garden centre has been run by the Affinity Trust, a charitable organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities by offering them a place of work and the opportunity to learn new skills. With the help of its employees, the garden centre produces over 100,000 plants annually, including a range of herbs, colourful cottage perennials and top quality shrubs and fruit trees. Find out more about Englefield Garden Centre here.

Five a Day Market Garden

Across the road from Englefield Garden Centre lies the village’s Five a Day Market Garden. Founded in 2009 by Pam Goddard, the Five a Day Market Garden has since become a productive not for profit community initiative providing food and flowers for local people.

The Five a Day Market Garden is open two days a week selling seasonal produce and flowers. The organisation also runs team-building events, community education projects and garden tours. They work closely with local schools and other groups to educate people on growing produce, healthy eating and sustainability. For more information visit the Five a Day Market Garden website.

Englefield Cricket Club

Founded in 1894 in the grounds of Englefield deer park, Englefield Cricket Club enjoys the unique backdrop of Englefield House and is a truly beautiful location to enjoy a game of cricket.

The club enjoys a packed schedule of fixtures throughout the summer months and is always on the hunt for new members to join the team. To find out more or get in touch visit the club’s website.