Lower Earley, United Kingdom
Lower Earley is a town of 32,000 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Lower Earley
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 76 parks and trails, 61 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Caversham Lock and Weir, Christchurch Bridge, Cole Museum of Zoology and Maiwand Lion.
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About Lower Earley
Lower Earley is a suburb of Earley, a town in Berkshire, England. Lower Earley is a predominantly lower-density residential area lying on the northern banks of the River Loddon. Growing extensively with new development in the late 20th century, it has a district centre anchored by supermarket
From the Wikipedia article Lower Earley (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do10
Caversham Lock and Weir
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Lock and weir on the River Thames in Berkshire, England
Christchurch Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames in the centre of Reading, UK
High Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Progress Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Community theatre in Reading, Berkshire, UK
Sonning Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Grade II listed deck arch bridge in Sonning Eye, South Oxfordshire, England, UK
The Hexagon
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theatre and arts centre in Reading, Berkshire, England
Museums and landmarks14
Maiwand Lion
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Sculpture in Reading (UK) by George Blackall Simonds commemorating the battle of Maiwand
Museum of English Rural Life
Museum · 2.3 mi
Museum in Reading, England, United Kingdom
Reading Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
Local museum in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Museum · 2.6 mi
Local museum in Berkshire, England
Simeon Monument
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Monument in Reading, United Kingdom
University of Reading War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
War memorial in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Museum · 1.5 mi
University museum in Berkshire, UK
Museum of Berkshire Aviation
Museum · 2.2 mi
Aircraft museum in Woodley, England
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds76
Whiteknights Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Main campus of the University of Reading, Reading, UK
Christchurch Meadows
Park · 3.3 mi
Riverside park in Reading, England
Coley Recreation Ground
Park · 2.9 mi
Public park in Reading, England
Courage Park
Park · 3.4 mi
A public park in the suburb of Coley Park in Reading, England
Eldon Square
Park · 2.4 mi
Urban square, with central public gardens, in the English borough of Reading
Fobney Island Wetland Reserve
Park · 3.2 mi
Nature reserve by the River Kennet and the Coley Park water meadows in the English town of Reading
Forbury Gardens
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Green Park Business Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Business park in Reading, England
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Berkshire, England
64 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
Mo Li Yuan
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
250 Shinfield Road, Reading
Tu-Th,Su 17:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 17:00-22:30, Sa,Su 12:00-14:00
The Three Tuns
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
191 Wokingham Road, Reading
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-23:30; Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-23:00
The Waterside Woodley
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
Fairwater Drive, Reading
Mo-Su 12:00-24:00
Agriculture Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pie · 1.0 mi
Mo-Fr 08:30-15:00; PH off
49 more on the map.
History
Lower Earley was the part of Earley liberty in Sonning parish beside the River Loddon. It mostly consisted of Earley Upper Common and Lower Wood Common and a number of farms. From 1977, the Lower Earley private estate was constructed. Three new primary schools were built (Hawkedon, Hillside Primary School and Radstock Primary School), together with a large supermarket complex, which opened in 1979, and a sports centre. In 1988, a second shopping area, Maiden Place, opened.
From the History section of Lower Earley on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship32
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare5
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Getting there and nearby towns
Blackbushe Airport (BBS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Reading 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Crowthorne 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Yateley 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Henley-on-Thames 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Sandhurst 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Camberley 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Tadley 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Ascot 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Frimley 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Marlow 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Reading, UK - panoramio (42), Wojciech Zabolotny, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reading Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge 02, Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ProgressTheatre, Tcbently, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading Bridge, Ben Sutherland from Forest Hill, London, European Union, CC BY 2.0
- SonningBridge01, Motmit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reading the Hexagon Theatre, Chris Downer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cole Museum of Zoology Elephant Skeleton, Chris_huh ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
- The Maiwand Lion, Forbury Gardens, Reading 2, Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0
- Reading Town Hall (July 19, 2007), Leslie, CC BY 2.0
- Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, Juan J. Martínez from Exeter, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- University of Reading War Memorial, London Road Campus, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire - July 2026 - 05, Mertbiol, CC0
- Alder Moors (7), Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Alidriver, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eldon Square, Reading, Tom Bastin from Reading, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Forbury Gardens, Reading, Andrew Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
- All Saints Church Reading 2, Michael Ford, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Reading HolyTrinity oblique, Motacilla, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ReadingGreyfriars, JohnArmagh, Public domain
- Reading Abbey interior, Chris Wood ( User:chris_j_wood )., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ure entrance, Voluremuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Tim Landy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St James' Church Centre, Woodley, Berkshire, Tim Landy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Three Tuns 2017-07-25 13.56.20, Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fobney Lock, Andrew Smith., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Reading uni whiteknights campus, OpenStreetMap contributors, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Green Park and Longwater, Graham Horn, CC BY-SA 2.0
- View of Peckover Hall in Autumn, Joggs64, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coley Park 2014-03-22 16.27.26, Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ratby34L, Saharate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Radstock House, Richard Kelly, CC BY 4.0
- High Bridge, Reading, Tom Bastin from Reading, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Our Country Lives gallery - Museum of English Rural Life 2025-05-03, Andy Li, CC0
- Flooded Christchurch Meadows - panoramio, Paweł Krawczyk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Courage Park 2014-05-17 16.29.02, Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, 4004, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, 4004, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, 4004, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, 4004, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, 4004, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jpennycook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, 4004, CC BY-SA 4.0
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