Welcome to Dorton

Dorton is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Aylesbury and 3 miles west of the village of Brill. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church and the Dorton House, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century.

The village of Dorton has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was home to a number of important industries, including agriculture and wool production. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also home to a number of small businesses and independent shops, which add to its unique character and charm.

Despite its small size, Dorton is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Buckinghamshire. The village is surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. There are also a number of local attractions within easy reach of the village, including the Waddesdon Manor, a stunning country house and gardens that is open to the public throughout the year. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Dorton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Ashfold School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-13
Head Teacher
Mr Colin Macintosh
Dorton House
Dorton
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9NG
01844238237
School Website
Brill Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise White
The Firs
Brill
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9RY
1844237710
School Website
Oakley Church Of England Combined School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Caroline Witton
Worminghall Road
Oakley
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9QY
01844238364
School Website
Long Crendon School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Amanda Cook
Chilton Road
Long Crendon
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9BZ
01844208225
School Website
Grendon Underwood Combined School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Caroline Tomlinson
Main Street
Grendon Underwood
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0SP
01296770388
School Website
Cuddington And Dinton C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kim Price
Upper Church Street
Cuddington
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0AP
01844291206
School Website
Waddesdon Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Abbott
Baker Street
Waddesdon
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0LQ
01296651382
School Website
Waddesdon Village Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs L Forchione
Baker Street
Waddesdon
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0LQ
01296651237
School Website
Ickford School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr John Ronane
Sheldon Road
Ickford
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9HY
01844339261
School Website
Haddenham Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Lucy Mcneil
Woodways
Haddenham
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8DS
01844291207
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Haddenham And Thame Parkway
Thame Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8EP
4.89 Miles
Aylesbury Vale Parkway
Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0PS
6.92 Miles
Bicester Village
Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU
7.56 Miles
Bicester North
Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF
8.15 Miles
Aylesbury
Station Way West, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1RU
8.55 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Fleet Cars
01844 238797
Clearfields Farm, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0RS
1.59 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars
01844 238797
2 Wotton End, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9NT
2.09 Miles
Ggr Mini Crane Hire
01844 202071
Ridgeway, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9BF
4.14 Miles
Village Cars
01296 651048
High St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JD
4.14 Miles
A 2 B Cars
01844 208125
Crendon House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9BB
4.17 Miles
Bicester Stretched Limos
01869 325457
25 Murcott Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PL
4.73 Miles
Cabco
01844 299444
Thame Rd, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8EW
4.93 Miles
Dekar
0800 335 7040
The Prebendal/Priest End, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3AA
5.14 Miles
A Cab
07701 075376
5 Harts Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8HJ
5.34 Miles
Kml Cars
01844 217373
32 Ormond Rd, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3XW
5.42 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dorton
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Wootton Underwood
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Upper Pollicot
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The Firs
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Ashendon
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Temple Street
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Westcott End
No More Collections Today
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Windmill St (Nr Brill Po)
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Brill Station
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The Square
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Windmill Street
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Chilton
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Wotton End
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Lugershall
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Little London
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Brill Surgery
22 Thame Road
Brill
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9SA
Long Crendon Surgery
New Chapel
High Street
Long Crendon
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9AF
Bicester Medical Centre
Bicester Medical Centre
Lower Arncott
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 1PP
Waddesdon Surgery
01296 658585
Waddesdon Surgery
Goss Avenue
Waddesdon, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0LY
Haddenham Medical Centre
01844 293300
Haddenham Medical Centre
Stanbridge Rd, Haddenham
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8JX
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Local Stores

Haddenham - Pegasus Way
4 Tibbs Road
Haddenham
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8FH
01844 291730
Store Website
4.62 miles
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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
7.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hart Veterinary Centre, Waddesdon Surgery
1 Frederick Street
Waddesdon
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0LU
01296 65 1000
waddesdon@hartvets.co.uk
Website
4.26 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Hampden Vets - Haddenham
14 Roberts Road
Haddenham
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8HH
01296 745372
smallanimal@hampdenvets.co.uk
Website
5.29 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Tiggywinkles
Aston Road
Haddenham
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8AF
01844292292
mail@sttiggywinkles.org.uk
5.49 miles
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Sprinz &Amp; Nash
The Veterinary Hospital
23 Wellington Street
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 3BW
01844 212000
vets@sprinzandnash.co.uk
Website
5.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Norcal Veterinary Services Ltd
Unit 2 Rycote Lane Farm
Milton Common
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 2NZ
01844 260616
thame@norcalvets.co.uk
Website
6.62 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Pigs

Poultry

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Medivet Wheatley
Stanley House
Eden Business Park
Thame Road
Wheatley
Oxfordshire
OX33 1JN
01844 339 469
wheatley@medivet.co.uk
Website
6.80 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd
Piddington
Bicester
OX25 1PU
3.12 miles

The Piddington Circular Walk Starts At The Village Hall On The Ludgershall Road. To Find It On A Mapping Website Or Using Satellite Navigation, The Grid Reference Is ‘Sp641174’ And The Post Code Is Ox25 1Pu. By Train: Bicester North Station Is Between Banbury And London (National Rail Timetable 115). Bicester Town Station Is Linked To Oxford (National Rail Timetable 116). By Bus: Charlton On Otmoor Service 94 Stops In Piddington And Links To Both Oxford And Bicester But This Is An Irregular Service. Call 01865 331249 For Details. By Car: Park In The Village Hall Car Park. Occasionally This May Be Full When The Hall Is Being Used. If This Is The Case, Please Park Responsibly On Village Streets. Large Groups Planning To Walk The Route Should Contact The Village Hall Number Ahead Of Time - 07926 620422.
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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland
4.85 miles

Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111
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Shotover Country Park
289 Acres Of Varied Landscape And Spectacular Views. Oxford City Council Has Lots More Information On Their Website Oxford.Gov.Uk
The Ridings
Oxford
OX3 8TB
8.95 miles

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Toot Baldon
A Beautiful Walk From St Lawrence's Church In Toot Baldon Across The Fields Where You Can Walk As Far As Berinsfield And Beyond If You Choose. Free Parking At The Church With A Designated Footpath Through The Churchyard Into Lovely Fields For Your Dogs To Run Around, A Stream And A Mostly Flat Walk. The Mole Inn Pub Is There For A Nice Lunch After Your Walk, Dog Friendly Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs!
Court Leys House
Toot Baldon
Oxford
OX44 9NF
11.18 miles

Parking At St Lawrence Church In Toot Baldon, Found At The End Of The Lane Next To The Mole Inn Public House
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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St
Kidlington
Lancashire
OX5 2BA
11.46 miles

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Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest.
Stoke Woods Car Park
Stoke Lyne
Lancashire
11.51 miles

Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.
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