Welcome to Bow

Bow is a small village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the A4260 road, which connects Banbury and Oxford. Bow is a picturesque village with a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Bow has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally known as Boe and was owned by the Bishop of Lincoln. In the 16th century, the village was owned by the Earl of Warwick. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Bow is a thriving community with a number of local amenities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, The Bowyer Arms, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of food and drink and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a post office and a convenience store. Overall, Bow is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Siddington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Cook	The Coach Road Siddington Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6HL 1285652866 School Website
Chesterton Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Pringle	Apsley Road Chesterton Cirencester GL7 1SS 1285654796 School Website
Cirencester Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Foster	Victoria Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EX 01285658550 School Website
Paternoster School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:2-17 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Laird	Watermoor Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1JR 1285652480 School Website
Watermoor Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lois Smith	Kingshill Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1SY 1285653817
Cirencester College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Jim Grant	Fosse Way Campus Stroud Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1XA 1285640994 School Website
Ann Edwards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Moore	Berkeley Close South Cerney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5UW 01285860335 School Website
Cirencester Deer Park School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Richard Clutterbuck	Stroud Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1XB 01285653447 School Website
Royal Agricultural University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Joanna Price	Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6JS 1285652531 School Website
Cirencester Kingshill School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Christine Oates	Kingshill Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1HS 01285651511 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 2.78 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 11.48 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 11.67 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 14.19 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 15.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kemble Station Cabs 01285 770055 239 Alexander Drive, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1NR 1.15 Miles
Richard's Taxi's 01285 655999 22 Melmore Gdns, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1NR 1.15 Miles
A2b Taxis Of Cirencester 01285 655651 Chesterton Social Club, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1YE 1.19 Miles
Cirencester Where 2 Taxi 01285 656148 Stepstairs Ln, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LA 1.31 Miles
Centurion Taxis 01285 659288 34 Stepstairs La, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LA 1.31 Miles
Brians Cabs 01285 655299 16 Nursery Cottages, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1GD 1.32 Miles
2 And Fro Taxis 01285 640088 47 North Home Rd, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1DS 1.45 Miles
Reliance Taxis 01285 640 950 37 Middle Mead, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1GX 1.45 Miles
Freefone Taxi 0800 032 5412 35 Leaholme Ct/The Avenue, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1EG 1.57 Miles
Cirecenster Radio Cars 01285 650850 111 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JF 1.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Siddington Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Somerford Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Love Lane Trading Estate #2 Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Love Lane Trading Estate #1 Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Downs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Countess Lilias Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Kingsmead Park Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ta Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Mead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End Love Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranhams Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sperringate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
No. 93 Watermoor Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
M Quarters S Cerney No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Phoenix Health Group 01285 652056	Phoenix Cirencester 9 Chesterton Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1XG
Cirencester Health Group 01285 653122	The Avenue Surgery 1 The Avenue Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EH
Extended Access Avenue 01285 883013	Avenue Surgery 1 The Avenue Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EH
Duke Of Gloucester Medical Centre	Duke Of Gloucester Medical Centre South Cerney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5RD
Cirencester Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cirencester Hospital Tetbury Road Cirencester GL7 1UY

Local Stores

South Cerney - High Street
High Street
South Cerney
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 5UG
01285 860868
Store Website
1.84 miles

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SPAR - Abbey Way
Abbey Way
Cirencester
GL7 2DR
01285 653560
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery
Elliott Road Love Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1YS 01285 653683 mail@ashcroftvets.org.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Cirencester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, Cirencester Retail Park Bridge Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1PT 01285 886360 cirencester@vets4pets.com 1.11 miles
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Martin And Manifold Vets Ltd
Unit 6 Querns Business Centre Whitworth Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1RT 01285707470 info@martinandmanifoldvets.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Benson &Amp; Babb
45 Lewis Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EA 01285 653151 1.67 miles
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The Sidings Veterinary Surgery
Sheep Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1QW 01285 643146 sidingsvets@btconnect.com Website 1.74 miles
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Cotswold Vets
Cotswold Agricultural Centre Spine Road Junction Driffield Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5QA 01285 861090 all@cotswoldvets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 1.99 miles

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Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 8.88 miles Haydon End

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Rodborough Common
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Around Rodborough Common. It Is Located North Of Minchinhampton Common And Is Notified For Its Biological And Geological Importance. GL5 5BP 11.19 miles In The Cotswold Hills, South Of Stroud And North Of Minchinhampton Common. Just Off The A419 Swindon To Stroud Road.

Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 12.06 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

Westonbirt Arboretum
Lovely Walk Around Westonbirt, Bit Pricey To Get In. Lots Of People With Other Dogs And Have To Stick To Certain Areas With Your Dog As There Are Dog Free Zones. Can Get Quite Muddy So Wellies Would Be Advised. Mitchell Dr Tetbury Lancashire GL8 8QS 12.21 miles

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Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week! Cotswold Way Lancashire 12.31 miles The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.

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