Hampstead Norreys

About

Hampstead Norreys is a vibrant village in the heart of West Berskshire with many different and interesting projects that have been accomplished over the last few years.

Hampstead Norreys has a large recreational field, Dean Meadow, that is used for fetes and parties and by the village football and cricket teams.

The village was close to the wartime airfield of RAF Hampstead Norris, an RAF Bomber Command Operational Training Unit (OTU) station. The airfield was host to a small number of squadrons of Wellington bombers however the site was bombed in 1940 by the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.

In 1945, the station was used by squadrons of Mosquito fighter bombers and became an ammunition storage depot as part of the Bramley Central Ammunition Depot near Basingstoke after its closure in 1946.

There are four remaining pillboxes around where the airfield was and a few air raid shelters in the woods. Part of the bomb storage site remains also.

 

Things to do in Hampstead Norreys

Wyld Court is home to The Living Rainforest, an indoor glass house tropical rainforest with plants, animals and butterflies. It is an ecological centre, an educational centre and a visitor attraction. Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass.

Places to stay in Hampstead Norreys

While visiting Hampstead Norreys why not stay at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages, located in centre of the historic village. Adjacent to well-stocked village shop and a excellent local pub. Easy access to Oxford, Windsor, Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey). Four rather different light, bright, 'cottages' in 18th Century stableblock conversion.  The Stable, a studio apartment, is equipped for independent wheelchair use and has a double/twin bed and a large wet room with shower.