Welcome to Fairford

Fairford is a small town located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the River Coln and is known for its beautiful architecture and historic buildings. The town is home to the famous St. Mary's Church, which is renowned for its stunning stained glass windows. The church is also the location of the annual Royal International Air Tattoo, which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.

In addition to its rich history and architecture, Fairford is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is located near the Cotswold Hills, which offer a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Coln is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several parks and nature reserves in the area that are perfect for picnics and wildlife spotting.

Fairford is a charming town that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and outdoor activities. Whether you are interested in exploring the town's historic buildings and landmarks, or simply want to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, Fairford has something to offer everyone. With its friendly locals, welcoming atmosphere, and stunning scenery, it is no wonder that Fairford is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.2°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Farmors School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Evans	The Park Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4JQ 01285712302 School Website
Fairford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Fellows	The Park Leafield Road Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4JQ 01285712543 School Website
Meysey Hampton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Lewis	Meysey Hampton Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5JS 01285851441 School Website
Kempsford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Soutar	High Street Kempsford Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4EY 01285810367 School Website
Hatherop Castle School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Reed	Hatherop Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 3NB 1285750206 School Website
Hatherop Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Taryn Hancock	Hatherop Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 3NA 01285750318 School Website
Southrop Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Mclellan Megan Davies	Southrop Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3NU 01367850246 School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Soutar	Wharf Lane Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3AU 1367252356 School Website
Down Ampney Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Gray	Down Ampney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5QR 01793750294 School Website
Bibury Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suki Pascoe	Church Road Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NR 1285740268 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 9.80 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 10.83 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 14.93 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 16.62 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 16.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cats Cars Lechlade 01367 253424 Willowdown Fairford Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3DL 3.40 Miles
Cats Cars(Lechlade)Taxi 01367 253424 Willowdown, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3DL 3.40 Miles
Embo Cars 07880 746979 21B Aldsworth Rd, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5PA 4.43 Miles
Coln Valley/Rainbow Cabs 01285 740070 5 Pike Villas, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5NB 4.78 Miles
Barnsley Cotswold Taxis 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5EE 5.56 Miles
3 Lions Cars 01793 765555 3 Sheep Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA 5.98 Miles
Hills Taxis 07960 660885 41 Jubilee Gardens, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5XW 7.37 Miles
2 And Fro Taxis 01285 640088 47 North Home Rd, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1DS 7.55 Miles
Reliance Taxis 01285 640 950 37 Middle Mead, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1GX 7.56 Miles
V Cars 01793 701701 Hargreaves Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 5AZ 7.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
London St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairford Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queensfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leafield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Whelford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Quenington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Quenington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clayhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowlers Hill Quenington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hilary Cottage Surgery 01285 712377	Hilary Cottage Surgery Keble Lawns Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BQ
Lechlade Medical Centre	Oak Street Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3RY
Green Gable Surgery 01793 752633	38 A The High Street Cricklade Wiltshire SN6 6AY
Westrop Medical Practice 01793 762218	Westrop Surgery Newburgh Place, Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7DN
Cricklade Surgery 01793 750645	Cricklade Surgery 113 High Street Cricklade Swindon SN6 6AE

Local Stores

Fairford
Market Place
Fairford
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL7 4AB
01285 712237
Store Website
0.26 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Calcutt
Euro Garages
A419 Crickla
Calcutt
Swindon
SN6 6JR
01793 752747
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bridge Veterinary Clinic
The Boat Shop Holmdene Milton Street Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BW 01285 713555 0.41 miles

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The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
Downington Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3DL 01367 252312 bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com Website 3.40 miles
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Southpaw Veterinary Orthopaedic Centre
The Old Dairy Yard Welsh Way Ready Token Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5SY 01285 704170 info@southpawvets.co.uk Website 3.40 miles

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The Cotswold Equine Clinic
Appletree Cottage Filkins Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ 07887 563132 adele@cotswoldequine.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Cotswold Vets
Cotswold Agricultural Centre Spine Road Junction Driffield Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5QA 01285 861090 all@cotswoldvets.co.uk Website 5.60 miles
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Purton Veterinary Group
Cricklade Veterinary Surgery Bath Road Cricklade Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6AT 01793 751698 happypets@purtonvets.co.uk Website 5.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carterton Medows
A Large Open Field With Little Features But A Great Place To Socialize Your Dog(S). 95% Of The People That Visit This Walk Are Happy To Watch Their Dog Play With Others With Little Worry Or Avoidence. There Are Small Patches Of Water Dotted Around But Are Easily Avoided Even For The Naughtiest Of Dogs. This Walk Can Be Long Or Short Depending On Your Preference But I Guarantee That, If Your Dogs Like To Play, They Won't Make It To The End Of The Field Without Being Knackered. B4477 Carterton Lancashire OX18 1PE 7.92 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 8.04 miles

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Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 8.42 miles Haydon End

Location what3words lifelong.nips.laptop

Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 8.62 miles

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Bampton Dog Walk
This Is A Lovely Walk Though The Historic Town Of Bampton Where Much Of Downton Abbey Was Filmed. It Is Also One The Few Places In The Uk To Have Both A Town And Village Hall! 4 Church St Bampton OX18 2NB 9.86 miles

Location what3words dozens.blindfold.starring

Ducklington Lake Witney
Avenue 2 Station Lane. Drive Straight To The End, Walk Under The Bridge And You Are There. A Great Circular Walk Around The Lake. Dogs Are Able To Run Off Lead And Socialise If They Are Friendly And You Are Sure They Wont Jump In The Water. A40 Witney Lancashire OX28 4YT 13.25 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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