Welcome to Brighthampton

Brighthampton is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles west of Oxford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, which is a Grade II listed building.

The village of Brighthampton has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century. The village was originally known as "Brichtelmeston" and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many of the residents working on the surrounding farms. Today, the village is still surrounded by farmland, but many of the residents now commute to nearby towns and cities for work.

Despite its small size, Brighthampton has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of social events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. The village also has a pub, The Malt Shovel, which is a popular meeting place for locals. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby River Thames also provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mulberry Bush School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Hooper	Abingdon Road Standlake Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7RW 1865300202 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
Cokethorpe School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr D J Ettinger	Cokethorpe Park Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7PU 1993703921 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
Aston And Cote Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Fiona Taylor	Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU 01993850435 School Website
Longworth Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Wilson	School Close Longworth Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5EU 01865820364 School Website
Ducklington Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Russell Leigh	Aston Road Ducklington Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7US 01993703651 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
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
The Blake Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Edwards-Grundy	Cogges Hill Road Cogges Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3FR 01993702840 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 7.32 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 7.41 Miles

Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 7.69 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 8.68 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 8.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mj Taxis Witney 01993 800999 1 Lynch Hill Cottages, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 5BB 1.64 Miles
Southmoor Private Hire 01865 820984 Woodside/School Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8SE 2.96 Miles
Chauffeur Driven 01993 841414 Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2BW 3.59 Miles
Griffin Taxis 07593 104611 Blakes Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3SX 3.77 Miles
Crescent Cars Ltd 01993 775501 Crescent House, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4TJ 3.79 Miles
Fyfield Cars 01865 390230 17 Main Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5LN 3.88 Miles
My Chauffeur 0800 072 5292 55 Oxlease, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3QY 3.88 Miles
Aston Private Hire Taxis 07778 452236 1 Mercury Court, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2AJ 4.00 Miles
Witney Chauffeurs 01993 201314 30 Abbey Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5LE 4.26 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01993 771321 30 Abbey Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5LE 4.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abingdon Road Brighthampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heyford Close/Witney Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Standlake Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Stanton Harcourt Arm Pub No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cogges Surgery 01993 700505	Cogges Surgery 12 Cogges Hill Road Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3FS
Appleton Surgery	The Village Hall Appleton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5JS
Nuffield Health Centre 01993 703641	The Nuffield Health Ctr. Welch Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6JQ
Windrush Medical Practice 01993 702911	Windrush Health Centre Welch Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6JS
Windrush Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Welch Way Witney OX28 6JS

Local Stores

Southmoor
Draycott Road / Faringdon Road
Southmoor
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 5HE
01865 823020
Store Website
3.50 miles

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SPAR - Witney
SPAR Store
Burwell Drive
Witney
OX28 5LP
01993 701088
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Witney Mobile Veterinary Services Ltd
Wittas House 2 Rivers Station Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4BN 07706 360278 Vet@WitneyMobileVet.co.uk Website 3.77 miles

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Cogges Veterinary Surgery
Cogges Hill Road Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3XY 01993 772 627 petcare@coggesvet.com Website 3.85 miles
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Tremain Veterinary Group
The Surgery 1 Farm Mill Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4BJ 01993 703146 dlgoddard@tremainvets.demon.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Cornyard Veterinary Centre
16 Spinners Court 55 West End Witney Oxfordshire OX28 1NH 01993 702014 reception@cornyardvets.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
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Oxford Veterinary Specialists
Unit 1 Bishops Yard Cumnor Road Farmoor Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9NS 4.62 miles

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Medivet Eynsham
68 Mill Street Eynsham Oxfordshire OX29 4JU 01865 883007 eynsham@medivet.co.uk Website 4.83 miles
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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 2.61 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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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 3.57 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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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 4.42 miles

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 5.46 miles

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Carterton Medows
A Large Open Field With Little Features But A Great Place To Socialize Your Dog(S). 95% Of The People That Visit This Walk Are Happy To Watch Their Dog Play With Others With Little Worry Or Avoidence. There Are Small Patches Of Water Dotted Around But Are Easily Avoided Even For The Naughtiest Of Dogs. This Walk Can Be Long Or Short Depending On Your Preference But I Guarantee That, If Your Dogs Like To Play, They Won't Make It To The End Of The Field Without Being Knackered. B4477 Carterton Lancashire OX18 1PE 7.16 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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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 7.99 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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