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Benson Base
Base manager Barry Brant welcomes you to Benson.
Nestled in the banks of the Thames, which snakes its way through the lush green countryside of England, the village of Benson is in the heart of a tourist area, which combines heritage and history. Follow the “Kings Highway”, the famous “Thames” and discover the varied landscape of meadows and hills, the small flower bedecked towns and their cottages of genuine Old England, creating an atmosphere of timeless charm.
Provisioning list not available online – please call the team on 02392 224252 for further information.
Our base offers toilets, showers, a restaurant, bar and a laundry. Parking costs £10 per week in an open air enclosed parking area.
BASE OPENING HOURS
Opening hours: From 9.00am to 5.00pm.There are restaurants, shops and a greengrocer all nearby. There is no bank at Benson but there is a cash back facility at the supermarket.
Supermarket opening times:
Monday – Thursday 8.00am to 7.00pm
Friday – 8.00am to 8.00pm
Saturday – 9.00 to 6.00pm
Sunday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
Post Office opening times:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
The Crown Inn- 01 491 838 331
The Three Horseshoes
- 01 491 838 242
Sun
- 01 491 835 087
The George Hotel
- 01 491 836 665
The Boat House
- 01 491 833 188
Stoneys
- 01 491 836 249
The Opium Den (Chinese)
Waterfront
Benson
Oxon
England
GB - OX10 6SJ
Telephone: 0044 (0) 1491 836 700
Fax: 0044 (0) 1491 836738
- By Road
GPS Co-ordinates
The base is situated on the A4074 Oxford, in the direction of Reading Road. From London take M40 in the west direction to exit number 7. Then take the A329 in the direction of Wallingford. At Shillingford, turn right on to the A 4074 and follow the road to Dorchester. At the roundabout of Berinsfield, take the A415 and follow this road to Benson.
W1° 6.912`
N51° 37.19`- Airports
- London Heathrow or Gatwick
- By Rail
- The nearest station is Cholsey which is 11km away or Didcot at 16 km. From London Heathrow or from Paddington station take the train to Reading and then to Goring. At Goring, take a bus to Benson.
