Welcome to Ambrosden

Ambrosden is a small village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Bicester and 13 miles northwest of Oxford. Ambrosden has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ambrosden is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. Another historic building in the village is the Ambrosden Manor, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence. The manor is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

Ambrosden is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Ambrosden Summer Fete, the Ambrosden Christmas Market, and the Ambrosden Village Show. Overall, Ambrosden is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Five Acres Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Darrell Wood	East Hawthorn Rd Ambrosden Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 2SN 01869253193 School Website
Langford Village Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tomlin	Peregrine Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6SX 01869369021 School Website
Launton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Paterson	Bicester Road Launton Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 5DP 01869253692 School Website
Longfields Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Rughoobeer	Longfields Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6QL 01869252386 School Website
St Edburgs Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Terrey	Pioneer Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 1BF 01869252393 School Website
Whitelands Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Bryson	Hexham Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 1AY 1869716996 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Bicester Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Patricia Pickering	Queen's Avenue Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2NX 01869252035 School Website
The Bicester School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tony Rushworth	Queen's Avenue Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2NS 01869243331 School Website
Oxford High School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge	Belbroughton Road Oxford OX26 1BY 1865559888 School Website
Brookside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Cornell	Bucknell Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2DB 01869252482 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bicester Village Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU 2.01 Miles

Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 2.68 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 3.34 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 6.02 Miles

Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 7.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bicester Stretched Limos 01869 325457 25 Murcott Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PL 1.52 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01869 290001 Market Square, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AJ 2.21 Miles
001 Alpha Cars 01869 252552 124 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 2.42 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01869 290001 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 2.42 Miles
Alfa Cars 01869 323236 124 Churchill Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 2.42 Miles
Quick Cars 01869 360019 19 Manston Cl, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4FA 2.45 Miles
Alpha Cars 01869 248248 Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 2.69 Miles
Taxi Bus For Rail Passengers 01869 323535 Chiltern Approach, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 2.69 Miles
John Walton Cars 01869 252712 5 Aldergate Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2BJ 2.78 Miles
Kevin Merry Carriages 07976 219830 Moors Edge, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2RD 2.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sorrel Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ambrosden Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alchester Medical Group	Ambrosden Surgery Ploughley Road Ambrosden Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 2RB
Alchester Medical Group 01869 248585	Langford Medical Practice 9 Nightingale Place Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6XX
Bicester Medical Centre	Bicester Medical Centre Lower Arncott Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 1PP
Montgomery House Surgery 01869 249222	Montgomery House Surgery Piggy Lane Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6HT
Bicester Health Centre 01869 249333	The Health Centre Coker Close Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AT

Local Stores

Kingsmere
Whitelands Way
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 1EG
01869 396001
Store Website
2.65 miles

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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bicester Vets
Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6PJ 01869 252077 contact@bicestervets.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Bicester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2B Launton Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4JG Bicester@vets4pets.com Website 2.33 miles

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Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester
Browning Drive Kings Meadow Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2XL 01869 323 223 bicester@hartvets.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Vt Vets
Park Farm Akeman Street Kirtlington Oxfordshire OX5 3JQ 01869 228 731 clinic@vtvets.com Website 5.75 miles

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A N Veterinary Services Ltd
5 Minton Place Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5AF 07786 580913 anveterinaryservices@gmail.com 6.84 miles

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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
172 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865 373397 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 7.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 2.50 miles The Piddington Circular Walk Starts At The Village Hall On The Ludgershall Road. To Find It On A Mapping Website Or Using Satellite Navigation, The Grid Reference Is ‘Sp641174’ And The Post Code Is Ox25 1Pu. By Train: Bicester North Station Is Between Banbury And London (National Rail Timetable 115). Bicester Town Station Is Linked To Oxford (National Rail Timetable 116). By Bus: Charlton On Otmoor Service 94 Stops In Piddington And Links To Both Oxford And Bicester But This Is An Irregular Service. Call 01865 331249 For Details. By Car: Park In The Village Hall Car Park. Occasionally This May Be Full When The Hall Is Being Used. If This Is The Case, Please Park Responsibly On Village Streets. Large Groups Planning To Walk The Route Should Contact The Village Hall Number Ahead Of Time - 07926 620422.

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 4.90 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 6.15 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 7.49 miles

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Shotover Country Park
289 Acres Of Varied Landscape And Spectacular Views. Oxford City Council Has Lots More Information On Their Website Oxford.Gov.Uk The Ridings Oxford OX3 8TB 8.85 miles

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Toot Baldon
A Beautiful Walk From St Lawrence's Church In Toot Baldon Across The Fields Where You Can Walk As Far As Berinsfield And Beyond If You Choose. Free Parking At The Church With A Designated Footpath Through The Churchyard Into Lovely Fields For Your Dogs To Run Around, A Stream And A Mostly Flat Walk. The Mole Inn Pub Is There For A Nice Lunch After Your Walk, Dog Friendly Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs! Court Leys House Toot Baldon Oxford OX44 9NF 12.20 miles Parking At St Lawrence Church In Toot Baldon, Found At The End Of The Lane Next To The Mole Inn Public House

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