Welcome to Binsey

Binsey is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated about 2 miles northwest of the city of Oxford and is known for its picturesque surroundings and historic landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Binsey is the Church of St. Margaret, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is famous for its unique circular nave and is a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.

Apart from the church, Binsey is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. The nearby River Thames also offers opportunities for boating and fishing, making Binsey a popular spot for outdoor activities. The village is also home to several quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local ales.

Overall, Binsey is a charming village that offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and culture. Its proximity to Oxford makes it an ideal destination for day trips, while its tranquil surroundings make it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're interested in exploring historic landmarks, enjoying scenic walks, or simply relaxing in a traditional English pub, Binsey has something to offer for everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 24.2°C

Feels Like: 25.8°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Philip And James Church Of England Aided Primary School Oxford Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Awuye	Navigation Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6AB 01865311064 School Website
Botley School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Reid	Elms Road Botley Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9JZ 1865248573 School Website
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Tebb	143 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7PH 01865311056 School Website
St Barnabas Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Lewis	Hart Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6BN 01865557178 School Website
West Oxford Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Emma Goodes	Ferry Hinksey Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0BY 01865248862 School Website
Wychwood School Other Independent School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Evans	72-74 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6JR 1865557976 School Website
Carfax College Other Independent School Ages:11-21 Head Teacher Mr Carl Morris	39-42 Hythe Bridge Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2EP 1865200676 School Website
University Of Oxford Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Louise Richardson	University Offices Wellington Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JD 1865270000 School Website
St Clare's, Oxford Other Independent School Ages:15-19 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Reith	139 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7AL 1865552031 School Website
North Hinksey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Pearce	North Hinksey Lane Botley Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0LZ 1865248626 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 1.11 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 2.79 Miles

Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 3.59 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 4.73 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 5.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Direct 07990 677508 Oxford Ox2 6Eh, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6EH 0.98 Miles
A1 Taxis 01865 771772 27 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HU 1.22 Miles
Oxford Cars 01865 406070 Unit 20, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 1.22 Miles
Oxford Cars (Oxford Taxi) 01865 406070 Unit 20, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 1.22 Miles
Royal Cars 01865 777333 Unit 20/Kings Meadow/Ferry Hinksey Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 1.22 Miles
Solocar 0800 334 5684 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HH 1.27 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01865 691538 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LD 1.27 Miles
Elite Prestige And Private Hire Limited 01865 250500 Unit 12, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DR 1.39 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 St Giles Cafe Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG 1.40 Miles
Nostalgia Travel 01865 241444 Ruskin Cottage, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0NA 1.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Binsey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox2 Waterside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Botley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Botley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tackley Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Hayfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox2 Frenchay Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farndon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Botley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Botley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alexandra Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox2 Seacourt Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chalfont Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jericho Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St. Margarets Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Botley Medical Centre 01865 248719	Botley Medical Centre Elms Road, Botley Oxford OX2 9JS
Dr Williamson	West Oxford Health Centre Botley Park Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0BT
Jericho Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Walton Street Oxford OX2 6NW
Jericho Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Walton Street Oxford OX2 6NW
Observatory Medical Practice 01865 429993	Jericho Health Centre Walton Street Oxford OX2 6NW

Local Stores

Westminster Way
1 WestminsterWay
Botley
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 0PZ
01865 249419
Store Website
0.90 miles

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SPAR - Eynsham
53-55 Spaceacre Lane
Eynsham
Witney
OX29 4NL
01865 708073
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Oxford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Botley Road Retail Park Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HA 01865 249 190 oxford@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.86 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
111 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0LF 01865 243225 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 0.89 miles
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Medivet Botley Cat Clinic
78A Westway Botley Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9JU 01865 243000 Botley.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Medivet North Oxford
67 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6HJ 01865 554521 north.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Herpvet Services
C/O Hilltop Vets Hinksey Heights Southern Bypass Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB beavs@herpvet.co.uk Website 2.10 miles

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Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Barn Hinksey Hill Farm Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB info@hilltopvets.co.uk Website 2.10 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.55 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.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 4.54 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 4.56 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 6.52 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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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 7.65 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 8.35 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	18.9°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°C

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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°C

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Temp	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	25.4°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26°C

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