Welcome to Appleton

Appleton is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the city of Oxford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque setting and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Appleton is the St. Laurence Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful tower and stained glass windows. Another historic building in the village is the Appleton Manor, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a variety of community events throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Appleton has a strong sense of community and is a popular destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a great place for hiking and cycling. There are also several nearby attractions, including the Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds, which are both within easy reach. Overall, Appleton is a charming and peaceful village that offers a glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Appleton Church Of England A Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Amy Carnell
Church Road
Appleton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 5JL
01865862794
School Website
Cothill House
Other Independent School
Ages:8-14
Head Teacher
Mr Duncan Bailey
Cothill
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6JL
1865390800
Dry Sandford Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Moorhouse
Lashford Lane
Dry Sandford
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6EE
01865730432
School Website
Wootton St Peters Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Charles Pitt
Wootton Village
Boars Hill
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 5HP
01865735643
School Website
Cumnor Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ed Read
Oxford Road
Cumnor
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 9PQ
01865862337
School Website
Marcham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Viv Hutchinson
Morland Road
Marcham
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6PY
01865391448
School Website
Standlake Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Denham
Standlake
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 7SQ
01865300454
School Website
John Blandy Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Suzanne Elliott
Laurel Drive
Southmoor
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 5DJ
01865820422
School Website
Sunningwell Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anita Leech
Dark Lane
Sunningwell
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6RE
01865739378
School Website
Stanton Harcourt C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ginny Bayliss
Main Road
Stanton Harcourt
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 5RJ
01865881948
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford
Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS
4.95 Miles
Radley
Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB
5.19 Miles
Culham
Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT
6.61 Miles
Oxford Parkway
Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA
7.48 Miles
Appleford
Main Road, Appleford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4PJ
7.53 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Rent A Car
0844 544 6087
Farringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6QJ
1.73 Miles
Fyfield Cars
01865 390230
17 Main Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5LN
2.07 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford
01865 250500
Cumnor Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9PL
2.62 Miles
Mj Taxis Witney
01993 800999
1 Lynch Hill Cottages, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 5BB
2.66 Miles
Franklinscars
01865 374406
Farmoor Farm, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9PB
3.29 Miles
Cvm Minibus Rentals
01865 865455
4C Oxford Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NN
3.56 Miles
Toots Taxis
01235 555599
2 Parsons Mead, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1LS
3.63 Miles
Oxfordshire Chauffeurs
01235 520201
66 Foster Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YW
3.66 Miles
1St Abingdon Vargas Taxis
01235 559606
2 Eldridge Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YQ
3.77 Miles
Taxi Abingdon
0845 475 0348
2 Woodley Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YH
3.77 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Netherton Road
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Appleton Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
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Eaton Road
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Millway Lane
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School
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Greyhound
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Bablock Hythe Road
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Church Road
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Chapel Lane
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Dry Sandford
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Tubney
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Cothill
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Cutts End
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Lashford Lane
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Dog House
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Appleton Surgery
The Village Hall
Appleton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 5JS
Abingdon Medical Centre
Abingdon Medical Centre
Building 132
Dalton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6BJ
Abingdon & District Pcn Hub
01235 522602
Marcham Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BT
Marcham Rd Family Health Centre
01235 522602
Family Health Centre
Marcham Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BT
Marcham Road Family Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1BT
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Local Stores

Besselsleigh
Besselsleigh Road
Wootton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6DN
01865 730904
Store Website
1.99 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Marcham Road
Euro Garages
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1TZ
01235 535171
Store Website
3.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oxford Veterinary Specialists
Unit 1 Bishops Yard
Cumnor Road
Farmoor
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 9NS
3.40 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Abingdon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Fairacres Retail Park
Marcham Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BY
abingdon@vets4pets.com
3.62 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Medivet Botley Cat Clinic
78A Westway
Botley
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 9JU
01865 243000
Botley.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.87 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Herpvet Services
C/O Hilltop Vets
Hinksey Heights
Southern Bypass
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 5AB
beavs@herpvet.co.uk
Website
4.06 miles
Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Barn
Hinksey Hill Farm
Hinksey
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 5AB
info@hilltopvets.co.uk
Website
4.06 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Medivet Abingdonfraser Vet Surgery
37 Caldecott Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 5EZ
01235 528177
abingdon@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.21 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead.
Church Ln
Longworth
Abingdon
OX13 5DY
3.80 miles

Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.
Location
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Bagley Wood
A Lovely Wood For An Hour Or So Walk. Roadside Parking And Very Quiet Allowing A Peaceful Walk. Dogs Can Be Off Lead All The Way Round.
Bagley Wood
A34
Kennington
Oxford
OX1 5NA
4.36 miles

The Satnav Doesn’T Tend To Recognise The Last Turning. Look Out For Bagley Wood Road And You’Ll Find The Verge To Park On Just Before The Bridge.
Location
what3words
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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
6.99 miles

Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney
Location
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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
7.83 miles

Parking At St Lawrence Church In Toot Baldon, Found At The End Of The Lane Next To The Mole Inn Public House
Location
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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
8.04 miles

Location
what3words
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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
8.10 miles

Location
what3words
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