Kintbury Village _______________

HOME PAGE __________________ GROUND FLOOR __________________ FIRST FLOOR __________________ GROUNDS __________________ GALLERY __________________ THE VILLAGE __________________ VISIT __________________ Kintbury is a charming village in the Kennet Valley between Hungerford and Newbury, one of many lovely villages in the area. The river Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal are on the north side with their lovely watermeadows beyond, while to the south the land rises steadily to the chalk downs. It is a very beautiful area with many woods and pastures in unspoilt countryside. Motorway Junctions 13 (Newbury) and 14 (Hungerford )are within easy reach with fast access from Heathrow, London and the West Country. The village also enjoys a main-line station with regular services to Reading and London Paddington. Kintbury is an old village: documentary evidence of its existence dates from 93.A.D. but the Romans were here earlier and by Domesday 1087, it had seven entries in the great book. The Normans built the large church, whose churchyard in Spring is white with wild snowdrops. The centre of the village is much the same in its layout as it was 1000 years ago but the buildings are, of course, later - 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century and in the centre are very good shops attracting many from other villages, the 'local' shop where one can buy the necessities of life, and also a butcher, gift shop, cake shop with further businesses planned. There are also two village pubs and one pub/restaurant/hotel set on the banks of the river Kennet. There are many other excellent village pubs and restaurants in nearby villages. The village is within easy driving distance of Bath, Oxford, Swindon, Reading and London. The population of Kintbury has increased in recent years, particularly so since the arrival of the I.T. industry in the area during the 1980’s (Vodafone is a large local employer) but still retains its village character and has the reputation of being very friendly with strong sense of community. There is a strong 'Neighbourhood Watch' presence and many local 'Interest Groups' that also all welcome new members.  A local 'Volunteer Group'  operates to support the sick and the elderly, the village also benefits from it's own Dispensing Doctor's Surgery. back to top