Welcome to Shipton Oliffe

Shipton Oliffe is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Coln and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and charming pub. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

The village of Shipton Oliffe has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was home to a number of smallholdings. Over the years, the village grew and developed, and today it is a thriving community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Shipton Oliffe is the beautiful St. Oswald's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Overall, Shipton Oliffe is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Andoversford Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Bradley-Mckay	Old Gloucester Road Andoversford Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4HR 01242820407 School Website
Withington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Beames	High Street Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BQ 01242890349 School Website
Balcarras School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Burke	East End Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8QF 01242515881 School Website
Charlton Kings Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Susan Selwood	East End Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8QE 01242526171 School Website
Glenfall Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr A Mitchell	Glenfall Way Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6XZ 01242234055 School Website
Charlton Kings Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Katie James	Lyefield Road East Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8AY 01242514483 School Website
St Edward's Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Fathers	London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6NR 1242388550 School Website
Coberley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Milner	Coberley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9QZ 01242870366 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Smith	School Lane Chedworth Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4AJ 01285720427 School Website
St Edward's School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Burke	Cirencester Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8EY 1242388555 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 6.67 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 11.40 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 12.27 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 13.37 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 13.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P J A Chauffeur Services 01452 863600 348 London Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6YT 4.03 Miles
Airport Priority Cars 01242 572224 9A School Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8AU 4.39 Miles
Mps Private Hire 01242 257953 15 Little Pheasants, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EJ 4.46 Miles
Cab-In's Uk Ltd 07710 480410 7 Hetton Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8HU 4.64 Miles
Country Cabs 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NH 5.30 Miles
Chedworth Cabs 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NH 5.30 Miles
Chedworth Cars 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NH 5.30 Miles
Taxis4you 01285 720035 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3HF 5.31 Miles
Cotswold Kabs 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3EX 5.54 Miles
A 2 B Private Hire 2010 Ltd 01242 580580 12 St. James St, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2SH 5.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Paddocks Way Shipton Oliffe Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shipton Oliffe Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Andoversford School / Glos Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Andoversford Po Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Syreford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxcote Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilkenny Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Dowdeswell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Sevenhampton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harnham Withington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withington(Church) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sevenhampton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Compton Abdale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sixways Clinic 01242 223810	Sixways Clinic London Rd. Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HS
Cheltenham (St Pauls, Central, Peripheral) - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cheltenham East Comm Fire Station Keynsham Road Cheltenham GL53 7PY
Cheltenham (St Pauls, Central, Peripheral) - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cheltenham East Comm Fire Station Keynsham Road Cheltenham GL53 7PY
Berkeley Place Surgery 01242 513975	Wilson Health Centre 236 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EY
Royal Crescent Surgery 01242 580248	Wilson Health Centre 236 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EY

Local Stores

Church Street
Church Street
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 8AR
01242 235446
Store Website
4.39 miles

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SPAR - Charlton Kings
41 Lyefield Road
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
GL53 8EZ
01242 523 691
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gloucestershire Equine Vets
Barn2 Oxpens Farm Yanworth Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3QE 01452 877595 office@glos-equine.co.uk Website 4.30 miles

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Medivet Charlton Kings
90 Horsefair Street Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8JR 01242 522429 charlton.kings@medivet.co.uk Website 4.46 miles

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Dragon Vets Charlton Kings
17 Lyefield Road West Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8EZ 01242 220 158 info@charltonkingsvet.co.uk Website 4.57 miles
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Zetland Veterinary Group - Pegasus House Veterinary Centre
230 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HW 01242 524935 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 4.82 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons - Northleach
Chambers Barn Farmington Road Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3JA 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 5.61 miles
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Medivet Leckhampton
Moorend Grove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EX 01242 517199 leckhampton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 5.29 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Follow This Road North. Continue Straight At The Crossroads. Then Take The Second Road On The Right, Which Is Hartley Lane. Continue Straight, Then Take A Track On The Left - The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 6.03 miles Off The B4632, Drive Up Past The Rising Sun Pub And On The Left There Should Be A Layby You Can Park For Free In. To Get To Cleeve Hill, Cross The Road And To The Right Of Lou'S View There Is A Gate And A Handy Dog Poo Bin Within 5 Meters :)

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Cleeve Common
Overseeing The Valley Of Gloucester &Amp; Cheltenham, This Is Wall Is For All Seasons With Picturesque Views Everywhere You Turn. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 6.03 miles

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Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week! Cotswold Way Lancashire 6.38 miles The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.

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Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 6.39 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 10.29 miles

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