Twyford, village and civil parish in Berkshire, UK
Twyford is a village in Berkshire near Wokingham with around 10,000 residents, positioned roughly between Maidenhead and Reading. The settlement spreads north and south from a historic centre featuring traditional pubs, shops, and churches, with modern housing estates added since the 1960s.
Twyford was a significant stop on the London to Bath coaching route and is recorded in the Domesday Book. The arrival of the railway in 1838 fundamentally changed the village, turning it into a hub for commuters and travelers to major cities.
The village takes its name from the two fords that once crossed the River Loddon, a detail that remains woven into local identity today. This connection to the past shapes how residents gather for community events and celebrations that bring everyone together throughout the year.
Most places in the village are walkable from the centre, with shops, pubs, and facilities clustered nearby. The train station operates services three to four times hourly to London and Reading, and regular buses serve Reading and Wokingham, while drivers can access the village via the A4 or motorway junctions 8 to 11 of the M4.
The Duke of Wellington pub dates to around 1450 and retains its traditional thatched roof and timber beams to this day. Stepping inside offers visitors a tangible connection to several centuries of village life in a single authentic setting.
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