Welcome to Brize Norton

Brize Norton is a village located in Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 70 miles west of London and is home to the Royal Air Force's largest station, RAF Brize Norton. The station is responsible for providing air transport for the British Armed Forces and is also used for humanitarian aid missions and other operations. The village itself has a population of around 1,600 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

RAF Brize Norton is a significant employer in the area, with over 5,000 military personnel and civilian staff working on the base. The station has a long history, dating back to the early 1930s when it was first established as a training base for the Royal Air Force. Today, it is home to a range of aircraft, including the C-17 Globemaster, the Voyager, and the Hercules. The base also has a number of facilities for personnel, including accommodation, sports facilities, and a medical center.

Despite its close proximity to the base, the village of Brize Norton has retained its rural charm. It has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of food and drink options. The village is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, including Oxford and Swindon. Overall, Brize Norton is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of rural living and military history.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: 0.4°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brize Norton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robyn Jones	Station Road Brize Norton Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3PL 01993842488 School Website
St John The Evangelist C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Smith	Bluebell Way Shilton Park Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1JF 01993843124 School Website
Gateway Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kayleigh Anstee	Netheravon Close Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3SF 01993842189 School Website
Carterton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellie Green	Burford Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3AD 01993842502 School Website
Carterton Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hart	Upavon Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1BU 01993841611 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Carterton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Smith	Lawton Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JY 01993841240 School Website
Edith Moorhouse Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Szortowski	Lawton Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3HP 1993842372 School Website
St Kenelms Church Of England Vc School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Souch	Wenrisc Drive Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SP 01993775394 School Website
Windrush Church Of England Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Doland	Isabelle Spencer Way Witney OX29 7DL 1993651391 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Infant School Alvescot Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam King	Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU 01993842535 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 7.40 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 8.04 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 8.59 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 9.29 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 9.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Get A Cab 01993 840006 Garston Court, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3NP 0.29 Miles
Ace Taxis Carterton 01993 840055 5 Appleford Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1HT 1.08 Miles
Business As Usual Executive Travel 01993 847111 103 Bluebell Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1LA 1.09 Miles
Andreas Cars 07525 984600 56 Black Bourton Rd, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HF 1.42 Miles
Charlie S Taxis 01993 845253 Unit 2 Carterton Industrial Estate, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3EZ 1.60 Miles
Always Taxis 01993 840025 42 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 1.62 Miles
Mark One Taxis 01993 840405 38 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 1.62 Miles
Excel Cars 01993 775198 Bushey Ground, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SW 1.66 Miles
Chauffeur Driven 0800 587 6646 7 Bushey Ground, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SW 1.66 Miles
Twoways Taxis 01993 845816 77 Mayfield Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3QS 1.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox18 Manor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox 18 Chestnut Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Masons Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Gateway House Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox18 Bluebell Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brize Norton Raf Airbase Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox18 Stanmore Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Wycombe Way Carterton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 The Lawns Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Northwood Cresent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Brize Norton Road Old Post Office Carterton Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox18 Carterton Sorting Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox18 Carterton Po Box Asda Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox18 Brizewood Estate Carterton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Edelweiss Burford Road Brize Norton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brize Norton Medical Centre	Brize Norton Medical Centre Station Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3LX
Broadshires Health Centre 01993 845600	Broadshires Health Centre Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1JA
Dr M G Perry & Partners, Carterton	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carteron Oxfordshire OX18 3LJ
Dr Sharpley	Carterton Health Centre Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3LJ
Carterton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carterton OX18 3LJ

Local Stores

Centrum Square
1-3 Centrum Square
Shilton Park
Carterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 1AQ
01993 845033
Store Website
0.94 miles

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SPAR - Minster Lovell
4 Brize Norton Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0SE
01993 775402
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Carterton Vets Ltd
12 Ventura Park Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1AD 01993 764 262 grahame@cartertonvets.co.uk 0.78 miles


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Tremain Veterinary Group
19A Alvescot Rd Carterton Oxon OX18 3JL 01993 845 808 dlgoddard@tremainvets.demon.co.uk Website 1.37 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Cartertonjackson Vets
41 Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JN 01993 842717 carterton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Animals Treated
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Helican Heights Llp
2 Clover Lane Curbridge Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0AH 07810 186161 sharonlwhelan@yahoo.co.uk 2.27 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 3.71 miles
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Animals Treated
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Witney Mobile Veterinary Services Ltd
Wittas House 2 Rivers Station Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4BN 07706 360278 Vet@WitneyMobileVet.co.uk Website 3.76 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.93 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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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 2.81 miles

Location what3words dozens.blindfold.starring

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 3.50 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 4.18 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 7.31 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 8.12 miles

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Weather Forecast

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	10.2°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

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