LOCATION

The magical woodland venue is a tranquil space set in the heart of Wasing Estate.

With ancient wooded lakes, undulating parkland and a leafy glade under giant pines. This unblemished Woodland is very special and provides a setting of pure serenity. The perfect location for Wonderment Retreat Festival. 

 

Getting to Wonderment

BY CAR

From Newbury

  • Proceed East on the A4 through Thatcham towards Reading.

  • Turn RIGHT at the staggered crossroads by the Coach & Horses towards Brimpton.

  • At the end of this road turn LEFT into Brimpton and passing through, you will see a Post Office on your LEFT and the Three Horseshoes pub on your RIGHT (on a sharp right hand bend).

  • Turn immediately LEFT on this bend, signposted to Aldermaston.

  • At the end of the road you will come across a triangle in the road, turn RIGHT signposted for Aldermaston.

  • Immediately after going over a small bridge, turn LEFT. Then turn immediately RIGHT at the Lodge into the Wasing Estate, the white gate will open automatically.

  • Continue up the drive, turning LEFT at the top and the car park is on your RIGHT. 

From Reading

  • M4 Leave the M4 at Junction 12 and proceed towards Newbury on the A4. Turn LEFT at the 3rd roundabout (A340) towards Aldermaston.

  • You will go over the canal and pass the Butt Inn pub on the right hand side. As you enter the village you will see the Aldermaston Store on your left and the Hinds Head pub on your right.

  • At the mini-roundabout turn RIGHT (in front of the pub) proceeding towards Brimpton.

  • Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles until you see a T Junction.

  • Immediately before the T-junction, turn LEFT at the Lodge into the Wasing Estate, the white gate will open automatically. Continue up the drive, turning LEFT at the top and the car park is on your RIGHT. 

From Basingstoke

  • M3 Leave the M3 at Basingstoke and proceed on the A340 towards Tadley & Reading. Continue on the A340 until you get to Aldermaston.

  • As you enter the village, drive down the hill, you will see the Hinds Head pub in front of you. At the mini-roundabout turn LEFT (in front of the pub) proceeding towards Brimpton.

  • Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles until you see a T Junction.

  • Immediately before the T-junction, turn LEFT at the Lodge into the Wasing Estate, the white gate will open automatically.

  • Continue up the drive, turning LEFT at the top and the car park is on your RIGHT.

BY RAIL

The nearest train stations are:-

Midgham is 2 miles (5 minutes) - N.B. This station doesn’t have a taxi rank

Aldermaston is 2.5 miles (6 minutes)

Thatcham is 5 miles (11 minutes) 

Theale is 7½ miles (15 minutes) 

Newbury is 9½ miles (25 minutes) 

Reading is 11½ miles (25 minutes) 

Basingstoke is 11 miles (25 minutes)

BY TAXI

Here's a list of local taxi companies. Due to high demand, please ensure that all taxi journeys are booked in advance. Please note that it is a 10-15 minute walk from the taxi drop off point to the amphitheatre and vice versa. 

AAA Cars, Reading http://www.taaaxi.com/ Tel 0118 950 4030

Atlantic Cars, Reading https://www.atlanticcars.co.uk/ Tel 0118 910 1010

Bliss Cars, Reading https://www.blisscars247.com/ Tel 0118 986 0001

Kennet Cars, Reading https://kennetcars.com/ Tel 01189 86 66 66

Ace Cars, Reading https://acecarsreading.co.uk/ Tel 01189 67 67 67

Eco Cars, Reading http://www.taxiinreading.co.uk/ Tel 01189 660 331

Yellow Cars, Reading https://yellcars.com/  Tel 0118 9666 555

Cabco, Newbury https://cabco33333.com/ Tel 01635 33333

Go Green Taxis, Newbury https://www.gogreentaxisltd.co.uk Tel 01635 800 990

Broadway Cars, Newbury  http://www.broadway-cars.com/ Tel 01635 847784

Ave Cabs, Newbury https://www.ave-cabs.com/ Tel 01635 31212

Jars Cars, Basingstoke  https://jarscars.co.uk/ Tel 01256 819844

A& Cars, Basingstoke https://www.aandachauffeurcars.com/ Tel 01256 976888

Delta Cars, Basingstoke http://www.deltacarsbasingstoke.com/ Tel 01256 242428

Compass Executive Cars, Fleet https://www.compassexecutivecars.co.uk/ Tel 0118 970 2233

Tadley Cars, Tadley https://www.tadleycarsprivatehire.co.uk/ Tel 0118 327 4260