Welcome to Batsford

Batsford is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is known for its beautiful Batsford Arboretum, which is home to a wide variety of trees and plants from around the world. The arboretum covers over 56 acres of land and is open to the public throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens, take part in guided tours, or attend one of the many events held at the arboretum.

In addition to the arboretum, Batsford is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a popular destination for visitors interested in history and architecture. Other notable landmarks in the area include the Batsford Estate, which was once home to the Mitford family, and the Batsford Park Polo Club, which hosts regular polo matches throughout the summer months.

Despite its small size, Batsford is a vibrant and welcoming community that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in nature, history, or simply enjoying the beauty of the English countryside, Batsford is a must-visit destination in Gloucestershire. With its stunning arboretum, historic landmarks, and friendly locals, it's no wonder that Batsford is such a popular destination for visitors from around the world.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Davids Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Walker	East Street Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LQ 01608650521 School Website
Blockley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Barry	Park Road Blockley Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9BY 01386700567 School Website
Longborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Pryor	Longborough Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0QD 1451830097 School Website
St James And Ebrington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Georgina Holder	Pear Tree Close Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6DB 1386840634 School Website
Kitebrook Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Bennjamyn Smith	Kitebrook House Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0RP 1608674350 School Website
St Catharines Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Welch	Lower High Street Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6DZ 01386840677 School Website
Chipping Campden School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Sanderson	Cider Mill Lane Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6HU 01386840216 School Website
Stow On The Wold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Scutt	St Edward's Drive Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AW 01451830784 School Website
Swell Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Rawlings	Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH 1451830707 School Website
Broadway First School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Dr Lee Poultney	Lime Tree Avenue Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7BD 01386852485 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 1.43 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 8.16 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 8.21 Miles

Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 8.66 Miles

Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 11.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nick Forrest Chauffeur And Private Hire 01386 700985 5 Northcot Lane Draycott, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9LR 1.19 Miles
Moreton Taxis 07710 117471 Station Road, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 1.43 Miles
Moreton Taxis 07901 735161 5 Parkers Lane, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0DP 1.44 Miles
Etc Private Hire And Chauffuer Services 01608 650343 1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED 1.79 Miles
Cotswold Travel 01608 650343 1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED 1.79 Miles
Moreton Taxis 0800 955 8584 1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED 1.79 Miles
Nationwide Cars 01386 701305 Horbeam House, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9RL 2.02 Miles
Cotswold Taxis Of Moreton In Marsh 07710 117471 1 Old Peoples Bungalows, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9PD 3.67 Miles
Chipping Campden Taxis 01386 840111 Poplars Farm, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6EG 3.81 Miles
Cotswold Private Hire 01386 840500 3 Wolds End Cl, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6JW 4.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Cotswolds Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Four Shires Medical Centre Stow Road Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 0DS
North Cotswolds Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Four Shires Medical Centre Stow Road Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 0DS
North Cotswold Pcn Hub 01608 650764	Fourshires Medical Centre Stow Road Moreton-On-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0DS
Mann Cottage Surgery 01608 650764	Four Shires Medical Cntr Stow Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0DS
White House Surgery 01608 650317	Four Shires Medical Cntr Stow Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0DS

Local Stores

Moreton In Marsh
High Street
Moreton In The Marsh
Moreton-In-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AH
01608 651854
Store Website
1.39 miles

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SPAR - Abingdon
15A High Street
Abingdon
OX15 5BB
01235 537886
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Medicine On The Move Ltd
Rushbrook Draycott Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9LQ 01386 700 100 timbrazil@emotm.com 1.39 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons Moreton-In-Marsh
13 Old Market Way Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AJ 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 1.42 miles

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Hnvg Ltd
Unit 3, Wychwood Court Cotswold Business Village Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ 01608 695305 moreton@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles

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Neh Cotswolds
Boundary Farm Evenlode Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0PA Website 2.89 miles

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Stow Veterinary Surgeons
Maugersbury Road Stow On The Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1HH 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
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Shipston Veterinary Centre Ltd
24 West Street Shipston-On-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4HD 01608 661232 info@shipstonvets.co.uk Website 6.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Blockley Cotswolds
Start And Finish At The Church In Blockley And Follow The 5 Mile Route Via The "Private" Village Of Batsford, Its Arboretum And Cafe. Of Note Are The Lime Grove And Views Across The Countryside. We Saw A Red Kite On Our Journey. The Route Is Along Well Marked Bridle And Footpaths. Bell Ln Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 9ES 1.57 miles Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.

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Moreton In Marsh
Moreton-In-Marsh In Gloucestershire Is One Of The Principal Market Towns In The Northern Cotswolds, Located At The Crossroads Of The Fosse Way Roman Road And The A44. This Circular Walk Takes You To The South Of The Town, Through Farmland. GL56 0LT 1.60 miles Moreton-In-Marsh Is Located On The A429 And A44 Crossover. M40 Junction 15 From The North (Head Down The A429) Or M40 Junction 9 From The South (A34 Then A44 North).

Ebrington
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Ebrington In The North Of The Cotswolds. The Walk Includes Woodland And A Lake. GL55 6NP 3.85 miles From The A429, Take The Turn Signposted To Chipping Campden, Onto The B4035. Follow This Road Through Charingworth And Then Into Ebrington.

Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway. WR12 7LD 4.29 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.

Broadway Tower
A Circular Dog Walk At Broadway Tower, In The Cotswolds. Broadway Tower Stands On Beacon Hill, Which Is The Second Highest Point In The Cotswolds. The Tower Itself Is 65 Feet (20 Metres) High. WR12 7LB 4.43 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Your To Turn Right Toward Broadway Tower. Follow This, Heading Up The Road With The Two Posts. After A Short While There Is The Choice Of Off-Road Parking On The Left, Otherwise Head Straight Ahead To The Broadway Tower Car Park.

Dovers Hill
Fantastic Views Across Several Counties As You Walk Along The Crest Of The Hill Though Quite Often Sheep Grazing In This Area. As You Get Toward The End Of The Crest Of Hill Before The Fence Turn Left To Drop Down The Hill Toward The Wood On The Sign Footpath. Cotswold Way Weston Subedge 4.70 miles Chipping Campden

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