Caversham Berkshire Map

About Caversham

Caversham, a distinct settlement in Berkshire, unfolds with a particular grace along the northern bank of the River Thames. It lies 1.5 km north of Reading (from Reading: bearing 358°T, OS grid SU 713 747). The very air of Caversham seems to hold a quiet luminescence, especially when the late afternoon sun slants across its open spaces, illuminating the worn cobblestones of its market place where the scent of baked goods and fresh produce might linger from a recent Thursday market. Long before it became a favoured residential area, Caversham was a place of modest agricultural significance, its fields once stretching towards the chalky slopes that frame the Thames valley, a landscape that still whispers of its ancient past. The imposing silhouette of Caversham Court, a Grade II listed building, stands as a reminder of the landed gentry who once shaped its fortunes, its gardens a peaceful sanctuary where the murmur of the river provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. Even the ordinary brick of its terraces seems to absorb a gentle warmth, a subtle testament to the enduring character of Caversham.

About This Caversham Map Page

Explore Caversham, Berkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.467665, -0.974514. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.