Welcome to Lechlade

Lechlade is a small town located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic landmarks. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was an important trading center during the medieval period. Today, Lechlade is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its charming streets and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lechlade is St. Lawrence's Church, which dates back to the 15th century. The church is a fine example of Gothic architecture and features a beautiful stained glass window that depicts scenes from the life of Christ. Another popular attraction in the town is the River Thames, which offers a range of activities such as boating, fishing, and walking. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank or hire a boat and explore the waterways.

Lechlade is also home to a number of quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants, which offer a range of local and international cuisine. The town has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors can enjoy a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Lechlade has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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 Christophers Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Veeder	Lechlade Road Langford Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3LA 01367860318 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
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
Farmors School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Evans	The Park Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4JQ 01285712302 School Website
Westrop Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cindy Acres	Rivers Road Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7DN 01793762897 School Website
Eastrop Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie James	Eastrop Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7AP 01793763772 School Website
Clanfield C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kim Rogers	Main Street Clanfield Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2SP 01367810257 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Infant School Alvescot Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam King	Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU 01993842535 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 9.79 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 14.30 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 14.60 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 14.65 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 15.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cats Cars(Lechlade)Taxi 01367 253424 Willowdown, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3DL 0.34 Miles
Cats Cars Lechlade 01367 253424 Willowdown Fairford Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3DL 0.34 Miles
3 Lions Cars 01793 765555 3 Sheep Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA 4.47 Miles
Coxwell Cars 07772 971780 Great Coxwell Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LU 5.20 Miles
Faringdon Cars 01367 243838 A/17 Folly View Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7DL 5.32 Miles
White Horse Hire 01367 241132 13, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7DU 5.41 Miles
Twoways Taxis 01993 845816 77 Mayfield Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3QS 5.63 Miles
Charlie S Taxis 01993 845253 Unit 2 Carterton Industrial Estate, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3EZ 5.71 Miles
Andreas Cars 07525 984600 56 Black Bourton Rd, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HF 5.88 Miles
Mark One Taxis 01993 840405 38 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 5.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lechlade Po #2 Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lechlade Po #1 Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burford Road Lechlade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Birinius Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Priory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swansfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Lower Inglesham Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Buscot Wick Faringdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Little Faringdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clayhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Village Road Buscot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Upper Inglesham Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelmscott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southrop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lechlade Medical Centre	Oak Street Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3RY
Hilary Cottage Surgery 01285 712377	Hilary Cottage Surgery Keble Lawns Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BQ
Westrop Medical Practice 01793 762218	Westrop Surgery Newburgh Place, Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7DN
Rac Business Park - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP
Rac Business Park - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Acorn
Euro Garages
Park Road
Faringdon
SN7 8LA
01367 243305
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
Downington Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3DL 01367 252312 bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com Website 0.32 miles
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The Cotswold Equine Clinic
Appletree Cottage Filkins Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ 07887 563132 adele@cotswoldequine.co.uk Website 3.11 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Clinic
The Boat Shop Holmdene Milton Street Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BW 01285 713555 4.12 miles

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Archway Veterinary Surgery
21 High Street Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7AG 01793 765335 simon@archwayvets.co.uk Website 4.51 miles
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The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
22 The Green Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7DB 01367 252312 bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com Website 4.64 miles
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Elms Veterinary Surgery
30 Gloucester Street Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7HY 01367 242416 5.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 4.55 miles

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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 5.49 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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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 6.56 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 9.39 miles Haydon End

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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 10.40 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 10.57 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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