Welcome to Oxton

Oxton is a small village located in the Wirral Peninsula of Merseyside, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles away from the city of Liverpool and is known for its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and vibrant community. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Oxton is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of amenities and attractions.

One of the most notable features of Oxton is its architecture. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Christ Church, which was built in 1863. Other notable buildings include the former town hall, which now serves as a community center, and the Birkenhead Institute, which was founded in 1889 and is now a private school. The village also has a number of charming streets lined with Victorian and Edwardian houses, many of which have been well-preserved over the years.

In addition to its architecture, Oxton is also known for its vibrant community. The village has a number of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly farmers' market. There are also a number of community events held throughout the year, including the Oxton Art Fair, the Oxton Secret Gardens event, and the Oxton Food and Drink Festival. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, and strong community spirit, Oxton is a truly unique and special place to visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -4.9°C

Feels Like: -12°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stow 41 Station Road, Stow, Scottish Borders, TD1 2SQ 6.08 Miles

Gorebridge Station Road, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4JX 10.59 Miles

Galashiels Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1BP 10.64 Miles

Tweedbank Tweedbank Drive, Tweedbank, Scottish Borders, TD1 3AB 10.87 Miles

Newtongrange 23 Murderdean Road, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4PE 12.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rabs Cabs 01875 320402 4 Crichton Dr, Pathhead, Fife, EH37 5QN 9.19 Miles
Fortune Taxis Services 01620 821000 79 Walden Terrace, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4QP 9.31 Miles
Pencaitland Private Hire 01875 340805 18 Beech Terrace, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5DG 10.22 Miles
Earlston Taxis 01896 753375 4 West Morriston Farm Cottages, Earlston, Scottish Borders, TD4 6AZ 10.25 Miles
Diamond Cabs 01896 754321 203 Magdala Ter, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 2HY 10.34 Miles
Reiver Taxis 01896 755755 229 Magdala Terr, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 2HU 10.34 Miles
R And D Taxis 01896 758808 39 Torwoodlee Rd, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1RP 10.38 Miles
Target Cabs 01896 754754 11 Catrail Rd, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1NW 10.43 Miles
Hire A Cruiser 01896 849452 Melrose Road, Earlston, Scottish Borders, TD4 6DL 10.59 Miles
Allied Taxis 01896 750500 Botany Mill, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1PB 10.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oxton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carefraemill Hotel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carfrae Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lauder West End D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lauder Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fountainhall D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcote Mains Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heriot The Old Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:11:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Johnstounburn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Killochyett D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fala Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heriot Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stow Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Humbie Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Heriot Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details

Local Stores

Petrol Lauder
1 Edinburgh Road
Lauder
Roxburgh, Ettrick And Lauderdale
TD2 6TW
01578 722834
Store Website
3.81 miles

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SPAR Pencaitland
West End Service Station
PENCAITLAND
EH34 5DB
01875 340519
Store Website
10.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Border Vets
Corner Shop 2 High Street Earlston Berwickshire TD4 6HQ 01896 849888 contact@bordervets.co.uk Website 10.53 miles

Animals Treated
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Icr Veterinary Group Ltd
13 Hunterfield Road Gorebridge Midlothian EH23 4TP 01875 821088 vets@icrvets.co.uk Website 10.75 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Border Vets
Gala Terrace Galashiels Selkirkshire TD1 3JT 01896 752156 contact@bordervets.co.uk Website 10.97 miles

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Galedin Ltd T/A Galedin Veterinary
Easter Langlee Melrose Road Galashiels Selkirkshire TD1 2UH 01896 753759 gala_info@merlinvet.co.uk Website 11.13 miles
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Animals Treated
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Ab Europe Limited
East Mains Farm Ormiston Tranent East Lothian EH35 5NG 01875 614500 Website 11.48 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Animals 1St Vets
Unit 19 Macmerry Industrial Estate Tranent East Lothian EH33 1RD 01875 824 400 admin@animals1st.co.uk Website 12.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Loanhead To Roslin Chapel
This Is A Short Flat Walk Which Takes Approx 1 Hr To Get There And Back. The Route Is Pathed And Refreshments Can Be Bought From The Roslin Hotel Which Is Dog Friendly. For A Longer Walk You Can Also Take The River Route And Follow The Path All The Way To Roslin Glen. It Is A Very Scenic Walk, Along The River Next To Fields. 6 The Loan Loanhead EH20 9AF 15.29 miles Start From The Car Park Outside The Police Station At Loanhead And Follow The Esk Trail Signs To Roslin

Location what3words words.twice.gravel

Newhailes Estate Edinburgh
National Trust The Newhailes Estate Has Lovely Walks, Away From It All, But Minutes From The City Centre. There Is A Tearoom And Often Has Activities Arranged. Newhailes Mansion House Musselburgh EH21 6RY 15.82 miles

Location what3words shady.angle.happy

Holyrood Park
Beautiful Dog Walk Right Best To Parliament , Queen's Park (Holyrood Park), St Margaret's Loch And Arthur's Seat The Dasses Edinburgh EH8 8AZ 18.35 miles

Location what3words tribe.scenes.grew

John Muir Country Park
Go Past Entrance To East Links Family Park To Car Park. Lovely Walk Down To Beach Or Through Woods. Or Take A Circular Walk Down To The Beach Along Lovely Sands To A Small Wooden Bridge. Take The High Road Or A Walk Along The Beach And Return The Other Way And Then Through The Woods Back To The Car Park. Children's Play Park Next To The Car Park And Clean An Toilets Nearby. Unnamed Road Dunbar EH42 1TY 18.42 miles

Location what3words gracing.doped.tadpoles

Water Of Leith
There Is A Country Pub Where You Could Park Your Car And Inmediatly You Will See The Path. It Is A Round Path, So No Way You Can Get Lost! At The End, You Can Enjoy A Good Pint With Your Dogs At The Pub. Water Of Leith Walkway Edinburgh EH14 2LX 20.19 miles

Location what3words gather.woods.change

Crammond Promenade
30 Cramond Village Edinburgh EH4 6NU 24.04 miles Access Via Cramond Glebe Road And Park In The Big Free Car Park At The End Of The Road. Alternatively Access At Midway Point By Parking On Marine Drive - Or At The End Point By Parking On West Shore Road At Gypsy Brae.

Location what3words strict.vows.quiet

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

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Temp	6.5°C	6.8°C	7.4°C	7.9°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	5.2°C	4°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	2.7°C	1.4°C	0.4°C	1.1°C

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