Pangbourne Road Upper Basildon Reading
01491 671555
https://thebenefice.uk/contact

St. Stephen's is a warm friendly church aiming to be Christ centred and user friendly. We serve the people of Upper and Lower Basildon,  and are part of the joint Benefice of Basildon, Aldworth and Ashampstead.

We have many activities for families, including Breakfast Church at 9:30 am on the first Sunday of the month, and an activity corner for children, in the church, with toys for younger children and colouring/ writing activities for older ones.

We normally have two Sunday Communion services a month at 10 am, using Common Worship, with hymns on the organ. On other Sundays our music is led by a worship group.

For services during the Coronavirus crisis see our website: thebenefice.uk/services-sermons

We play an active part in our local community, hosting many local groups, a bi-weekly Post Office and weekly Coffee Shop. We put on a monthly film night "First Friday Film Night".

The church is open everyday in daylight hours (approx 9 am to 5 pm).

We also share, with the Churches Conservation Trust, in the care of St Bartholomew's, Lower Basildon. The church is open daily and there are occasional services in the summer. See their website: www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-bartholomew-lower-basildon.html

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Beckfords, Upper Basildon, RG8 8LS

Large pub/eatery that was flogged-off for housing in the mid-2000's. A real loss for the area.

Aldworth Road, Upper Basildon, RG8 8NG
(01491) 671234
theredlionupperbasildon.co.uk/

A 17th century ex-Simonds pub - the last of at least three in the village - which welcomes locals, diners and drinkers. Recently re-opened after a long period of closure - full survey to follow.