Welcome to Poundon

Poundon is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of the town of Bicester and 7 miles south-east of the town of Buckingham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Michael and All Angels Church.

The village of Poundon has a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The book records that the village was owned by a Saxon lord named Alric before being taken over by William the Conqueror. Throughout the centuries, Poundon has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet and writer John Milton, who is said to have visited the village in the 17th century.

Today, Poundon is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a range of amenities for residents and visitors alike. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Poundon House, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy a drink or a meal. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding, and there are a number of local attractions to explore, including the nearby Bicester Village shopping outlet and the historic city of Oxford.

Local Schools

School	Details
Twyford C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Bloomfield	Church Street Twyford Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 4EU 01296730305 School Website
Marsh Gibbon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-12 Head Teacher Ms Beth Brown	Castle Street Marsh Gibbon Bicester Buckinghamshire OX27 0HJ 01869277268 School Website
Launton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Paterson	Bicester Road Launton Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 5DP 01869253692 School Website
Fringford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Franco Pastore	The Green Fringford Bicester Oxfordshire OX27 8DY 01869277397 School Website
Steeple Claydon School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Richards	Meadoway Steeple Claydon Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2PA 01296738132 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
Bardwell School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Foot	Hendon Place Sunderland Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4RZ 1869242182 School Website
Glory Farm Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jane Maclachlan	Hendon Place Sunderland Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4YJ 01869244050 School Website
The Cooper School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Whannel	Churchill Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4RS 01869242121 School Website
Southwold County Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Wollington	Holm Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3UU 01869324061 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 4.19 Miles

Bicester Village Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU 4.29 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 5.99 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 10.25 Miles

Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 10.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Trusted Cars 01280 848206 3 Pound Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LX 2.78 Miles
Quick Cars 01869 360019 19 Manston Cl, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4FA 3.46 Miles
001 Alpha Cars 01869 252552 124 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 3.73 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01869 290001 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 3.73 Miles
Alfa Cars 01869 323236 124 Churchill Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 3.73 Miles
Qc Taxi 01869 240000 The Old Vicarage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8TH 3.88 Miles
Qc Minibuses 01869 246678 The Old Vicarage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8TH 3.88 Miles
Oxford Chauffeur Driven Cars Ltd 01869 322268 49 Heather Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3YU 4.00 Miles
Alpha Cars 01869 248248 Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 4.25 Miles
Taxi Bus For Rail Passengers 01869 323535 Chiltern Approach, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 4.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Church End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Portway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Steeple Claydon Surgery	2 Vicarage Lane Steeple Claydon Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2PR
Victoria House Surgery	119 Buckingham Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3EU
Alchester Medical Group 01869 248585	Langford Medical Practice 9 Nightingale Place Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6XX
Occg Community Gynaecology Service 01295 981166	Principle Medical Ltd 3 Barberry Place Bicester, Oxon OX26 3HA
Oxon Pml Calm Service 01295 981170	3 Barberry Place Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3HA

Local Stores

Steeple Claydon - Addison Road
Addison Road
Steeple Claydon
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 2PP
01296 322418
Store Website
3.10 miles

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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bicester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2B Launton Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4JG Bicester@vets4pets.com Website 3.69 miles

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Bicester Vets
Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6PJ 01869 252077 contact@bicestervets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles
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Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester
Browning Drive Kings Meadow Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2XL 01869 323 223 bicester@hartvets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Buckingham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3A, Osier Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TB buckingham@vets4pets.com 5.39 miles


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Vets 2 Your Pets
Tingewick Mill Church Lane Tingewick Buckinghamshire MK18 4RB 0333 366 0148 info@vets2yourpets.co.uk Website 5.43 miles
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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
14 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NT 01280 822001 info@windmillvets.co.uk Website 6.24 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 5.01 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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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 5.86 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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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 8.94 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 10.66 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 11.48 miles

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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 13.18 miles

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