Midgham

Midgham
Village and civil parish
St Matthew's parish church was built in 1869 in a tall 13th-century style.
View of upper part of Midgham Park estate.
Midgham Location within Berkshire
Area	5.01 km2 (1.93 sq mi)
Population	334 (2011 census)[1]
• Density	67/km2 (170/sq mi)
OS grid reference	SU5567
Civil parish	Midgham
Unitary authority	West Berkshire
Ceremonial county	Berkshire
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Reading
Postcode district	RG7
Dialling code	0118
Police	Thames Valley
Fire	Royal Berkshire
Ambulance	South Central
UK Parliament	Newbury
Website	The Midgham Village Website
List of places UK England Berkshire 51°24′04″N 1°12′11″W / 51.401°N 1.203°W / 51.401; -1.203

Midgham is a village and civil parish occupying slopes and the flood plain on the north side of the River Kennet, which in summer months draws much of the water from the valley. It has smaller watercourses alongside. It is centred 6 miles (10 km) east of Newbury and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Thatcham. The north of the parish is 4.5 miles (7 km) south of the M4 motorway.