About the Village
The Toll Bridge
Since 1792 there has been a toll bridge across the Thames, linking Whitchurch-on-Thames in Oxfordshire with Pangbourne in Berkshire. The present bridge, built in 1902, is the third on the site. It is a Grade II listed structure and has a statutory weight limit of 7.5 tonnes.
The bridge is owned and operated by the privately owned Whitchurch Bridge Company under Acts of Parliament of 1792 and 1988. The company's website provides full information.
The bridge is scheduled for reconstruction in 2013/14. A Public Inquiry was
held in June 2009 to consider objections to increased toll charges proposed by
the Bridge Company to fund reconstruction. The Secretary of State for Transport
approved the proposals in October 2009. Further information can be found on the
Parish Council page of this website and on the company's website.
The Pubs
A warm welcome awaits you in the village's two pubs, The Greyhound and The Ferryboat.
The Greyhound is managed by Frank and Dawn Olley, who took
over in May 2010. Tel 0118 984 2160. Opening times are:
Monday to Thursday 12 to 3 and 6 to 11; Friday the same but open to
midnight; Saturday 12 to 12; Sunday 12 to 10.30.
The Ferryboat
is managed by David (the food) and Jesse (the bar). Tel: 0118 984 2161.
Opening hours are: Monday closed all day; Tuesday to Thursday 12 to 3
and 6 to 11; Friday and Saturday 12 to 3 and 6 to 12; Sunday 12 to
10.30.
Village Hall
The village hall is situated in Manor Road, off the High Street. It has recently been refurbished and is available for hire. Details of facilities and hire charges are on the village hall page.
The Picture Gallery
In the High Street, the village shop of earlier times is now Modern Artists Gallery and has a display of contemporary art on two floors.
Bozedown Alpacas
In fields on both sides of Hardwick Road large numbers of alpacas can be seen. Bozedown Alpacas, founded in 1989, is one of the largest alpaca breeding and stud centres in the country.
Village History
Read a brief history of Whitchurch-on-Thames.
The Maze
Installed in 2004, the Maze can be found at the eastern end of the village beside Hardwick Road. Planted with thyme and overlooked by a sundial, this is a haven for wildlife and picnickers.
Local Walks
A map shows 12 walks in the Whitchurch area with a commentary by Eric Hartley .
Local Attractions
Video Page
The Video Page has short videos made by Nick Brazil on life in the village. The page also gives details of Nick's DVD Mr Toad's Village, all about Whitchurch, and tells you how to obtain your copy.
BBC Interviews
Recordings from Radio Oxford's "Magical Mystery Tour" visit to Whitchurch-on-Thames on 23rd July 2004.