Nuclear weapons crime in the UK has been reported to Thames Valley Police.
There are a few options for groups to stay in the area not too far from Aldermaston and Burghfield. A number of halls, church halls and Quaker Meeting Houses may be available from time to time. Email [email protected] for current details of those who may have accomodation available for ActionAWE activities.
Transport to Aldermaston or Burghfield could be directly to the sites by car, minibus, etc. or by train/bus to Newbury or Reading, then on to Mortimer (nearest train station to Burghfield), or Aldermaston village (nearest train station to AWE Aldermaston). It is also possible to get a bus from Newbury or Reading to Aldermaston or Burghfield (see information on Transport).
Camping: A good option for groups of almost any size is camping at Braziers Park who have offered use of their camping field for the duration of Action AWE – at a cost of £8.00 per person per night - £5.00 for those with income below £15,000. It is a basic site so would be best in warmer weather.
Booking is essential http://www.braziers.org.uk/
Braziers Park is north of Reading off the A4047 and around ½ hour from Aldermaston via Pangbourne /Theale.
It is possible to get by bus to/from Reading Station on X39/X40 see Braziers website for details.
YHA: Streatley Youth Hostel is open all year. Drive south from Streatley on A417 to A4 at Theale. Limited bus service to Reading station from here but returning is more of a problem as last buses are early in the day.
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/streatley
Oxford YHA is further but could be considered.
Click to view or download Reading Borough Council’s list of Halls in Reading
Halls: A number of halls, church halls, Quaker Meeting Houses may be available from time to time. Email [email protected] for current details of those who may be willing to support Action AWE.
Reading Borough Council has produced an excellent brochure listing all the halls available for hire in Reading, with addresses and contact details. Some may be prepared to accommodate a group overnight if asked.
M4 Chieveley services: Travelodge Newbury
Moto Service Area, A34 Oxford Road, Chieveley, Newbury, RG18 9XX
Tel: 0871 984 6203
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel
PremierInn
There are a number of Premier Inns in the Newbury, Reading, and Basingstoke area. The Newbury /Thatcham Inn is closest for those with their own transport.
B&B: There are a number of B&B’s in the area and the local tourist information at Newbury is the best option for contacts.
http://www.touruk.co.uk/berkshire/Reading.htm
