Welcome to Boars Hill

Boars Hill is a small village located in Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its beautiful homes, many of which are historic and date back to the 19th century. Boars Hill is also home to several prestigious schools, including the Dragon School and St. Edward's School.

One of the most notable features of Boars Hill is its proximity to Oxford. The village is just a few miles from the city center, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the benefits of living in a small village while still having easy access to all the amenities of a larger city. Boars Hill is also close to several major transportation routes, including the M40 motorway and the A34, which makes it easy to travel to other parts of the country.

Despite its small size, Boars Hill has a rich history and is home to several historic landmarks. One of the most notable is the Boars Hill Tower, which was built in the 1920s and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several historic churches, including St. Lawrence's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Overall, Boars Hill is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Chandlings Prep Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Christine Cook	Bagley Wood Road Boars Hill Kennington Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5ND 1865730771 School Website
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
Matthew Arnold School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Broadley	Arnolds Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9JE 01865862232 School Website
St Swithuns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Knighton	Grundy Crescent Kennington Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5PS 01865415105 School Website
Long Furlong Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Dunne	Boulter Drive Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1XP 01235532358 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
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
New Hinksey Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Haynes	Vicarage Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4RQ 01865242169 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 2.76 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 2.86 Miles

Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 4.91 Miles

Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 5.52 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 6.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9PL 1.80 Miles
Nostalgia Travel 01865 241444 Ruskin Cottage, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0NA 1.94 Miles
Oxfordshire Chauffeurs 01235 520201 66 Foster Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YW 1.99 Miles
Taxi Abingdon 0845 475 0348 2 Woodley Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YH 2.02 Miles
1St Abingdon Vargas Taxis 01235 559606 2 Eldridge Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YQ 2.12 Miles
Aaa Pukka Taxi's 01235 528818 4 Thistlecroft Cl, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2QS 2.27 Miles
Royal Cars 01865 777333 Unit 20/Kings Meadow/Ferry Hinksey Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 2.27 Miles
Oxford Cars 01865 406070 Unit 20, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 2.27 Miles
Oxford Cars (Oxford Taxi) 01865 406070 Unit 20, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 2.27 Miles
Toots Taxis 01235 555599 2 Parsons Mead, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1LS 2.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tommys Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Boars Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxcombe Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillcrest Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broom Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wooton Ridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxcombe End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wooton (Near Abingdon) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinksey Hill Top Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunningwell Village Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Lamborough Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandleigh Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hinksey Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitecross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abingdon Medical Centre	Abingdon Medical Centre Building 132 Dalton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6BJ
Kennington Health Centre	200 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5PY
Kennington Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	200 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PY
Kennington Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	200 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PY
Kennington Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	200 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PY

Local Stores

Besselsleigh
Besselsleigh Road
Wootton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6DN
01865 730904
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Marcham Road
Euro Garages
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1TZ
01235 535171
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Herpvet Services
C/O Hilltop Vets Hinksey Heights Southern Bypass Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB beavs@herpvet.co.uk Website 1.48 miles

Animals Treated
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Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Barn Hinksey Hill Farm Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB info@hilltopvets.co.uk Website 1.48 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 2.47 miles
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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 2.49 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Boundary Veterinary Centre
67 Oxford Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 2AA 01235 538721 reception@boundaryvets.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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Phone lines open at 8.30am
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For emergencies outside of our opening hours please still call 01235 538721
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
111 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0LF 01865 243225 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 2.56 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 1.35 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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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 4.95 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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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 5.13 miles

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 6.80 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 7.22 miles

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 7.87 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	6.5°C	5.6°C	3.5°C	3°C	3.1°C	3.7°C	5.1°C	8.1°C	9.4°C	7.5°C	6.1°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	0.8°C	-0.2°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C	1.2°C	2.9°C	6.1°C	7.7°C	5.2°C	3.3°C	3.2°C

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	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain	Light rain	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	7°C	7.9°C	8.5°C	8.8°C	8.5°C	8.3°C	8.3°C	9.5°C	9.3°C	7.5°C	4.8°C	3.8°C
Feels Like	4.2°C	5.5°C	6.4°C	6.7°C	5.9°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	6.3°C	6.5°C	4.9°C	1.9°C	0.7°C

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Temp	1.6°C	0.7°C	0.3°C	0.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	8.3°C	10°C	9.7°C	8.2°C	7.8°C	4.7°C
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