Welcome to Little Rissington

Little Rissington is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its beautiful stone houses and cottages, which are typical of the Cotswold region. The village has a rich history, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks in the area, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church.

Little Rissington is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty and charm of the Cotswold region. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for hiking and cycling. There are several walking trails in the area, including the Cotswold Way, which passes through the village. The village is also home to several pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local ales.

Despite its small size, Little Rissington has a strong sense of community, and there are several events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual fete, which includes a range of activities and attractions, such as live music, food stalls, and games. There are also several clubs and societies in the village, including a gardening club and a history society, which provide opportunities for residents to socialize and pursue their interests.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Rissington School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Dawe	Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP 01451820857 School Website
Bourton On The Water Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Ap Robert Jones	School Hill Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AW 01451820458 School Website
The Cotswold Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr W Morgan	The Avenue Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BD 01451820554 School Website
Sherborne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Moore	Sherborne Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3DH 01451844277 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
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
Bledington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jill Kewley	Old Burford Road Bledington Chipping Norton Gloucestershire OX7 6US 01608658388 School Website
Cold Aston Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alexandra Symondson	Cold Aston Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3BN 1451820470 School Website
Kingham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Prockter	Kingham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6YD 01608658366 School Website
Wychwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Rubba	Milton Road Shipton-Under-Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BD 01993830059 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 4.49 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 8.12 Miles

Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 8.47 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 9.88 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 10.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Shire Private Hire 07974 813278 Hillview, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2ND 0.02 Miles
Richard's Private Hire 01451 822569 3 Bleriot Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2NN 0.73 Miles
Limozena 01451 820972 West View/Broadlands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2DL 1.63 Miles
Bourton-On-The-Water Private Hire 01451 822190 75 Roman Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HD 1.72 Miles
B Z Chauffeur Services 07811 166130 Digbeth Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1BN 3.73 Miles
Cotswold Chauffeurs Ltd 01451 831024 7 Whittlestone Hollow, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1LL 3.88 Miles
Johnsons Chauffer Cars Ltd 01993 830942 Station Road Garage/Station Rd, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BQ 5.66 Miles
Big Cat Cars 01451 860448 Wedding Car Hire, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3EU 5.83 Miles
Fairways Vip Airports And Touring 01993 823152 12 Meadow End, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4BQ 5.85 Miles
Damo's Cabs 01993 703322 Yew Tree Cottage, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4BA 5.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Little Rissington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sopwith Road Little Rissington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raf L.Rissington / Rissington Bus Pk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyck Rissington Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rye Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyck Rissington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Rissington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourton On The Water P O Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:14:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Great Rissington Old Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street (B-O-W) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Church Westcote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Landsdown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cotswold Medical Practice 01451 820242	Cotswold M/Pract,Moore Rd Bourton On The Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AZ
Stow Surgery 01451 830625	Stow Surgery Maugersbury Road Stow-On-The-Wold Gloucestershire GL54 1AX
Wychwood Surgery 01993 831061	The Wychwood Surgery Meadow Lane Shipton Under Wychwood Oxfordshire OX7 6BW
Westwood Surgery	Westwood Surgery Bassett Road Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3QJ
Rural West Oxfordshire Pcn Hub 01993 822176	Burford Surgery 59 Sheep Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4LS

Local Stores

Upper Rissington
Unit 1 The Village Square
Upper Rissington
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2QB
01451 824421
Store Website
0.87 miles

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SPAR - Minster Lovell
4 Brize Norton Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0SE
01993 775402
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dragon Vets Rissington
8A Sopwith Road Upper Rissington Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2NL 01451 600891 info@rissingtonvet.co.uk Website 0.73 miles

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Bourton Vale Equine Clinic Limited
Wyck Road Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2EX 01451 820137 office@bvec.co.uk 2.02 miles

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Brain Partners Equine Vets Ltd
Dikler Farm Fosseway Lower Slaughter, Bourton On The Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2EY 01451 820445 info@brainpartners.co.uk Website 2.06 miles

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Guasco And Associates
Unit 1 &Amp; 2 Manor Farm Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JJ 01527 591047 office@guascoandassociates.com Website 3.26 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 3.60 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons
The Green Shipton Road Milton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6JL 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 4.69 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 7.84 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).

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 9.62 miles Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.

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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 9.73 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 11.12 miles

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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 11.28 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.

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 11.29 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.

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