Our Community

Located in Berkshire and part of the borough of Wokingham, the Parish of Swallowfield consists of the villages and settlements of Swallowfield, Riseley, Farley Hill and Stanford End. 

The Parish is home to around 2,200 residents and is a welcoming and friendly place to live and work.

In this area of our website you can find out more about planning applications in the Parish, the Neighbourhood Planning process that is now underway and the Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG).

You can find out more about local amenities, services, clubs and groups and events, ranging from Swallowfield Parish Stores and Riseley Tennis Club to Riseley Village Tea Room and the Swallowfield Show, as well as the area's history and more about the Farley Estate.

There is also information on health and wellbeing, schools and education, transport and travel and waste, recycling and the environment in our local area.