Plan Your Journey
Address: Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Sheepdrove Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 7UT
Tel: 01488 674 747
The postcode will take you to the Farm Entrance Gate, from there it’s another 10 mins into the farm, follow the signs.
(Please read the full directions below)
- What3Words to the farm gate: ///jumbo.onion.nation
- What3Words to the Green Venue: ///lunching.sympathy.germinate
Deliveries/Postal Address: Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Sheepdrove Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7UU
Sustainable Transport
Sheepdrove Organic Farm sits high on the Lambourn Downs in West Berkshire, a short vehicle journey from Junction 14 of the M4, easily reached from many cities including London or Bristol.
Sustainability is central to everything we do, we encourage greener ways to travel in this guide. As a rural farm, getting here requires a little more thought than most destinations, though you gain the most stunning views across the downs too!
The most straightforward way to travel here is by vehicle, either in our own, a car share, coach or a taxi. You can travel part of the way by train or bus, or if you’re feeling adventurous, we’ve mapped out walking and cycling routes from Lambourn village, three miles away.
Travel by Car
Directions - Farm Gate Entrance
Please check your route – especially if using Sat Nav/Google Maps – go through ‘Lambourn’ and up ‘Sheepdrove Road’. No other roads will allow you access. Head to the Farm Gate Entrance, follow the signs to ‘Sheepdrove Organic Farm’ and then to ‘Sheepdrove’ to reach the Green Venue & Farm Stays. Allow an extra 10 mins on your journey to slowly enter the farm.
What3Words to the Farm Gate: ///jumbo.onion.nation
Directions - Green Venue & Farm Stays
- You’ll come to the farm gate entrance, designed with farm animals so you’ll know you in the right place, with a little speed bump, followed by our main welcome sign.
- Please use ‘passing points’, avoid driving on grass verges to protect the delicate plant life.
- Head down the straight road, 20mph max, you’ll see the Red Barn ahead and then the geometric entrance to the Natural Burial Woodland, take a turn right at the bend and continue.
- Turn right again to enter through the lane of trees and shrubs.
- At the Sheepdrove sign, turn left to pass the iron sheep structures.
- At the fork in the road bear left for main car park or follow the signs right for the visitor car park for large events.
What3Words Location (to the Green Venue): ///lunching.sympathy.germinate
Car Share
Share a ride with other people heading to Sheepdrove for events hosted here. It’s a great way to collectively reduce your footprint, support those who might benefit from a lift, as well as making new connections even before you arrive.
Electric Charging Point
An electric charging station is available in the visitor car park, free to use as part of your visit or farm stay.
- To use download the POD POINT App and have your own charging leads (connector type: type 2 is most common for slow/fast charging) in your vehicle/with you (this is standard practice for EV vehicle owners). Type: Jody Matt – PG NUMBER 87026 POD POINT
- Located in the visitor car park next to the Green Venue
- There are 2 charge points
- The power output 22kW (this is a slow/trickle charge, similar to a domestic charge)
- The blue lights flash signal that it is operational.
- Is it free to use, complimentary for all visitors on a first come, first served basis.
Car Park
Visitor car park is free and access to the car park is included in our range of event packages.
The visitor car park accommodates 30 cars, the overflow car park for larger events accommodates 70 cars – total 100 cars. On request, we can organise further parking for larger events. For events over 80 people will require a parking attendant at an extra free, as well as additional support from your party to support the safe arrival of attendees.
Accessible Car Park and Drop Off Point
There are several designated Blue Badge/Accessible car parking spaces close to the venue entrance, with clear signage. When you arrive, take the lane directly down to the front of the building, your welcome to drive right up to the front door for drop-offs/unloading. Please travel at 5mph. The ground floor of the building is accessible, one level and has a disabled toilet facility.
If you require more information regarding access, please contact us: info@sheepdrove.com
Travel by Train
All four stations below are served by key lines such as the Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington. This journey can be paired with a locally ‘booked a day in advance’ vehicle due to our rural location, maximum taxi journey time is 35 mins to Sheepdrove.
Didcot Parkway Train Station is a well-connected option, with frequent services from both London Paddington (37 mins) and Bristol Temple Meads (52 mins). ->Taxi 30-35 mins.
Newbury Train Station has direct services from London Paddington (39 minutes). It appears as one of the closest stations to Sheepdrove by road, though allow extra time during rush hour traffic through Newbury town centre. -> Taxi 20-25 mins.
Hungerford Train Station is served by fewer trains than Newbury however sits just beyond it on the same line, from London (48 mins). It’s a useful alternative if you want to stay in a hotel at Hungerford or avoid Newbury town centre, particularly at peak times. -> Taxi 19 mins.
Swindon Train Station has frequent services from London Paddington, (from 57 mins), also well-connected from Bristol Temple Meads (35 mins). -> Taxi 25-30 mins.
Travel by Bus
You can travel part of the way by train to Newbury, then connect by bus to Lambourn village, three miles from the farm. From there you’ll need a taxi or if you’re seeking adventure you can follow our walking and cycling routes for the final stretch.
The journey from Newbury by bus takes around 49 mins. The No. 4 bus (operated by Newbury & District) runs between Newbury and Lambourn, Monday to Saturday.
Check the latest timetable at: newburyanddistrict.co.uk
Travel by Hike or Bike
The closest train station is Hungerford, around 8 miles away. A quiet back road route through the downs takes 1-1.5 hours and a gravel or mountain bike is advised, we recommend using Komoot to plan your route, avoiding the B4000.
We’ve mapped out safe walking and cycling routes from Lambourn village, three miles away, to encourage greener journeys to the farm. As well as cutting carbon emissions, arriving on foot or by bike is a great way to enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Secure bike storage is available on site, and we’re happy to store bikes on request.
Travel by Local Taxi/Minibus
Taxis: This is a rural area which is not served by Uber, so you’ll need to book a local taxis ‘a day in advance’ using the list below… remember to book your departure trip also!
Minibus: Please get in contact with us directly to let us know you are ordering a large minibus, and use the coach dropoff area.
LAMBOURN TAXIS
Pottinger Hire Services
07885 136424
Tavs Private Hire
07979 742354
Lambourn.org
Lambourn Cars
07359763335
www.lambourncars.co.uk
OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE
Go Green Taxis
Hybrid vehicles & 8-seater available
01635 800 990
www.gogreentaxisltd.co.uk
GREAT SHEFFORD
Valley Cars
Hybrid on request & 2x 16 seater minibus
07711 351403
HUNGERFORD
Hungerford Taxis
Cars & Minibus
01488 493293
www.hungerfordtaxis.com
NEWBURY
Ave Cabs
Hybrid on request and 8-seater
01635 31212
www.ave-cabs.com
SWINDON
V Cars Swindon
Hybrids/electrics on request & 8-seaters
01793 701 701
www.swindon@v-cars.com
MINI BUS & COACH HIRE IN SOUTH EAST & LONDON
Westway Coaches
London’s leading zero-emission coach operator, with a growing fully electric fleet from 19 to 72 seats.
0208 944 1277
www.westwaycoaches.co.uk
Travel by Coach
Book in with us to secure your designated coach drop off point and a space for coach/minibus parking.
Directions: Please follow the directions into the farm above, as you a start to get closer to the Green Venue you’ll need to turn right to follow the ‘coach‘ sign and down the lane to the end, turning left to park next to the building in front of the boulder.
What3Words ///creatures.galaxy.spouting
Nearby Hotels & Accommodation Options
Farm Stays
At Sheepdrove, you’ll find onsite Farm Stays including two self-catering cottages named ‘Woodend Lodge’ and ‘Nutwood Lodge’, as well as grain ‘Silos’ converted into unique luxury apartments, or even you could venture down to the lake to discover the secluded ‘The Boathouse’. To check these out take a look here: Farm Stays.
Nearby Hotels and Accommodation Options
If you’re hosting a large event in the Green Venue, or would simply like to explore other options for your group, we’ve created this one-stop document to support you here: Nearby Hotels and Accommodation Options (including train connections).