West Berkshire England United Kingdom
51.402465,-1.239209

Thatcham

Thatcham is a market town and civil parish in the West Berkshire, England. It is situated in the valley of the River Kennet 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Newbury, 14 miles (23 km) west of Reading and 54 miles (87 km) west of London. The town has a long history dating back to prehistoric times, a claimant to the title of oldest continuously inhabited place in Great Britain. As of 2021, it had a population of 25,464, though it is part of a built-up area comprising itself and neighbouring Newbury of over 70,000 residents. It is on the route of the A4 Bath Road, the historic main road between London and Bristol.

Distance between:

London to Thatcham 49 Miles / 78 Kms
Liverpool to Thatcham 157 Miles / 253 Kms

Postal Code

Population 2017: 25492 inhabitants



tourist attraction Nearby

The Living Rainforest
Yattendon Poppy fields
The Nature Discovery Centre