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Welcome to New Homes in Wokingham, the easy way to find new homes in Wokingham and the surrounding area. Wokingham is located in the county of Berkshire and only approximately 33 miles west of London. Wokingham has a population of approximately 30,000 and its California Country Park and REME Museum of Technology attract many visitors each year. It's relative prosperity is thanks in large part to it's strategic positioning in the Thames Valley and the easy access to rail, road and air services. If you are looking at new homes in Wokingham you may be interested to learn that it has an abundance of primary and secondary school. Areas close to Wokingham include Reading and Bracknell. New homes in Wokingham provide the best of both worlds for those seeking the heritage and cultural aspects that only a town like Wokingham can offer combined with the benefits of a brand new home in the heart of Berkshire.

Wokingham

Spread on a stretch of land measuring 557 acres, Wokingham lies 33 miles away from central London, 3 miles from Bracknell and just about 7 miles from Reading. ” Wokingham is a civil parish and market town,” according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the leading new homes website in the United Kingdom. The town holds occupies a strategic position in Berkshire, South East England and was ranked as the number one place to live in the United Kingdom by Halifax Estate Agents in the year 2007. The history of the town of Wokingham dates back to before the Victorian Age and since its humble beginnings back then it has grown massively in size. The town is now home to a population of over 30,400.

Wokingham has many changes over time especially on economical fronts and these have lead to the town’s progression and advancement. In earlier times the economical strength of the town of Wokingham was brick making; this has shifted to light engineering, service industries and software developments all of which are flourishing in the town today. Developments in the rail and road sectors are also of importance as these have lead to the establishment of easy links between Wokingham and other nearby areas of significance such as Emmbrook, Woodcray, Reading, Bracknell, London Waterloo and Limmerhill just to name a few.

Towns and Villages near Wokingham

Arborfield – one of the best known villages of Berkshire near Wokingham, Arborfield is located just fives miles away from Reading. Local attractions in this 2,700 acre village include the two 17^th century inns in the very heart of the village, the beautiful church of St. Barholomew’s, a Village Hall and a ten acre ground which includes two football pitches and a children’s play area.
Barkham – situated just three miles away from the town of Wokingham, Barkham has a rich history that dates way back to 951 AD. This village is a good pit-stop for people in and around Wokingham who have an interest in history and culture. The Manor House in this village near Wokingham is a special attraction with brilliant architecture and the grounds and ponds around it.

Things to do and Places to do in Wokingham

California Country Park – if you are planning a fun and relaxing day out with friends and family, the California Country Park should definitely be on your list of destinations while in or around Wokingham. Found on Nine Mile Road, this park features fishing ponds and walking trails around a picturesque lake where visitors may even catch glimpse of some wildlife animals. The park also contains an ancient bog known to be a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
John Nike Leisuresport Complex – located just four miles away from Wokingham, this complex is the perfect place for those who love snow sports. Activities here include groups ski lessons for adults and children, recreational skiing, snowbobbing, snowboarding, balding and ice skating.

Notables of Wokingham

The town of Wokingham is home to a number of notable personalities such as composer Luke Bedford and actor Nicholas Hoult just to name a couple.