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Goring  is one of the most charming and vibrant villages in South Oxfordshire, located on the east side of the Thames at the western edge of the Chilterns National Landscape  (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) It offers many attractions as a residential, tourist and recreational centre and was selected as South of England village of the year in 2009.

In addition to its tranquil riverside scenery, Goring is a convenient base for exploring many places of interest, including Oxford, the Chilterns and the Cotswolds, and is only an hour or so from London by train.  Goring marks the intersection of the prehistoric Ridgeway path and the modern  Thames long-distance path. It is a magnet for walkers.  The addition of lifts at Goring & Streatley station has greatly improved accessibility of the area, and a leaflet provides further details and can be downloaded from National Rail here. 

Goring is twinned with Bellême in Normandy and there is a Twinning Association.

Local Information and News

Medical

Police

District and County Council

  • South Oxfordshire District Council SODC is Goring’s “parent” local authority. It is responsible for social housing, planning, recycling, waste disposal, bus passes and licensing.
  • SODC Planning Applications Search by location, date or reference number on the SODC website. All applications for properties in the parish of Goring are referred for consultation to Goring-on-Thames Parish Council.
  • Oxfordshire County Council Highways OCC maintains the roads and footpaths in Goring. It is also responsible for parking restrictions (yellow lines).
  • FixMyStreet For “Street” related issues: potholes; flytipping; abandoned cars; fallen trees on highways etc. Please report on www.fixmystreet.com – it is an easy to use website where you can upload a photo, precise location of the issue and it is emailed to the appropriate team for action.
  • Street name plates – report damage This form enables you to report a damaged or dilapidated street name plate to South Oxfordshire District Council. It’s best if you can attach a photograph.
  • Local Services Click on the link then use your postcode to find information on council services relating to your home or place of work. You can see the normal bin collection days and changes in bank holiday weeks; also, your nearest waste disposal and recycling centre, nearest leisure centre, how to contact your local councillors, current council tax rates and any planning matter relating to the property. It’s all in one place.
  • Goring village library – location and opening hours Special features for parents, carers, teachers and children at Goring Library, Station Road, Goring, Reading RG8 9ES: phone 01491 873028. For library opening times, see documents and notices page.
  • Link to our website page on Advice and Support Services

Transport

  • Train Services to and from Goring & Streatley station. Services operated by Great Western Railway, half hourly during the day on Mondays to Saturdays, hourly on Sundays.  Some additional peak journeys run through to Oxford and Paddington.
  • Bus Services to and from Goring are operated by Goring Forward Buses (a Community Interest not-for-profit company).  For details see goingforwardbuses.com
  • Door-to-Door Shopping Bus to Reading Return, door-to-door bus service for Reading
  • Free Parking Parking is free for one hour in the Wheel Orchard car park, 50 m from the village shops. The entrance is alongside the Catherine Wheel pub in Station Road.

Local area

  • Thames Path National Trail Goring’s place on the Thames path, which “follows England’s best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on through the bustle of the City of London”.
  •  National Landscape (formerly area of outstanding natural beauty – AONB) Depending on whether you are travelling east or west, the Chilterns AONB begins or ends at Goring gap.

Village organisations

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