Welcome to Cherwell

Cherwell is a district in Oxfordshire, England, located in the northern part of the county. The district is named after the River Cherwell, which flows through the area. The district is home to several towns and villages, including Banbury, Bicester, and Kidlington. Banbury is the largest town in the district and is known for its historic market and the Banbury Cross nursery rhyme.

The district has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The Romans also had a presence in the area, with several Roman roads passing through the district. In the Middle Ages, the district was an important center for the wool trade, and many of the towns and villages in the area grew up around the wool industry. Today, the district is a mix of rural and urban areas, with a thriving economy and a diverse population.

Cherwell is also home to several notable landmarks and attractions, including Broughton Castle, a 14th-century fortified manor house, and Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The district is also known for its beautiful countryside, with several nature reserves and parks, including the Cherwell Valley Nature Reserve and the Oxford Canal. Overall, Cherwell is a vibrant and diverse district with a rich history and plenty to see and do.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Chipping Warden Primary Academy
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Mr Rachel Gallyot
Byfield Road
Chipping Warden
Banbury
Northamptonshire
OX17 1LD
01295660616
School Website
Cropredy Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Phil Goldsworthy
Station Road
Cropredy
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 1PU
01295750210
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Aston Le Walls
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Laura Concannon
Main Street
Aston-Le-Walls
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 6UF
01295660258
School Website
Chacombe Ceva Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Natalie Coates
37 Thorpe Road
Chacombe
Banbury
Northamptonshire
OX17 2JA
01295710500
School Website
Culworth Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sandra Prewer
Culworth
The Green
Banbury
Northamptonshire
OX17 2BB
01295760610
School Website
Chenderit School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Cartwright
Archery Road
Middleton Cheney
Banbury
Northamptonshire
OX17 2QR
01295711567
School Website
Cherry Fields Primary School
Free Schools
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Robertson
Wardington Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 2DF
1295574004
Boddington Church Of England Voluntary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Carla Thom
Church Road
Upper Boddington
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 6DL
01327260120
School Website
Carrdus School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Laura Mills
Overthorpe Hall
Blacklocks Hill
Banbury
OX17 2BS
1295263733
School Website
Byfield School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Hibbert
Bell Lane
Byfield
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 6US
1327260349
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Banbury
Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
4.88 Miles
Kings Sutton
Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR
7.08 Miles
Long Buckby
Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA
14.63 Miles
Leamington Spa
Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3NS
15.27 Miles
Bicester North
Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF
16.31 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Gama Cars Ltd
01295 758444
Riverside Works, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1PQ
1.50 Miles
M And M Limousines
01295 261818
7 Lapsley Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1EL
3.92 Miles
Banbury Elite Travel
01295 277277
14 Lord Grandison Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1EP
3.97 Miles
Prestige Cars Banbury Ltd
01295 252040
17 The Byeway, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3HW
4.22 Miles
Tristen Lloyd Airport Transfers
01295 261000
41 East Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3LJ
4.32 Miles
Banbury Station Taxis
07799 047277
52 Ferguson Rd, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3HH
4.40 Miles
Banbury Cars
01295 276666
2 South St, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3LF
4.46 Miles
Banbury Taxis
01295 263838
35 Howard Rd, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RA
4.48 Miles
Village Cars - Taxi Banbury
01295 277070
42 Windrush, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1PL
4.53 Miles
Village Cars
07789 773232
42 Windrush, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1PL
4.53 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox17 Lwr Wardington
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Ox17 Edgecote
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Ox17 Banbury Road Chipping Warden
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Ox17 Mount Pleasant
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Ox17 Upper Wardington
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Ox17 Chapel Lane
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Ox17 Cup & Saucer Pub
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Ox17 Station Rd Cropredy
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Main Street Aston Le Walls
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Ox17 Thorpe Road
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Ox17 Great Bourton Swan Lane
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Ox17 Church Lane Claydon
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Miller Close Lower Boddington
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Ox17 Little Bourton
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Cropredy Surgery
01295 758372
The Cropredy Surgery
Claydon Road
Cropredy, Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 1FB
Byfield Medical Centre
01327 265841
Byfield Medical Centre
Church Street
Byfield, Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 6XN
Woodlands Surgery
01295 368022
Woodlands Surgery
4 Burchester Place
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 3WT
Grimsbury Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
4 Burchester Place
Banbury
OX16 3WT
Woodford Halse
Memorial Hall
Station Road
Woodford Halse
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 3RB
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Local Stores

Middleton Cheney
4 High Street
Middleton Cheney
Abingdon
Northamptonshire
OX17 2PB
01295 710298
Store Website
3.63 miles
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SPAR - Byfield Fiveways
1A High St
Byfield
Daventry
NN11 6XQ
01327 260 082
Store Website
3.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

North Banbury Veterinary Centre
Eden Hall Barn
Southam Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 1ST
01295 758367
vet@westbarvets.co.uk
3.36 miles
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Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice
133 Main Road
Middleton Cheney
Oxfordshire
OX17 2PP
01295 712 110
info@mansionhillvets.co.uk
Website
3.70 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Focus Referrals Ltd
Sandpiper House
Beaumont Close
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 1TG
01295 238160
info@focusreferrals.co.uk
Website
3.99 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Companion Care (Banbury) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Banbury Cross Retail Park
9 Lockheed Close
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 1LX
01295 253 941
banbury@vets4pets.com
4.31 miles
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Woodford Halse Veterinary Surgery
16 Station Road
Woodford Halse
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 6RB
01327 262016
vet@westbarvets.co.uk
Website
4.45 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Practice
1 West Bar Street
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9SD
01295 259 446
karen-marshall@hawthornelodgevets.co.uk
Website
5.15 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd
Banbury
Lancashire
OX15 6EF
5.21 miles

United Kingdom
Location
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Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
Unspoilt, Rolling Hills – That’S What You Will Discover At Burton Dassett Hills. Whether You Are Walking, Flying A Kite Or Just Sitting In Your Car, The Magnificent Views From These Hills Are Breathtaking.
Unnamed Road
Southam
CV47 2AB
6.23 miles

Cv47 2Ab
Location
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Tysoe Windmill
A Steep Incline Brings You To The Tysoe Windmill With Views Of Compton Wynyates
Warwick
Lancashire
10.34 miles

Location
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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round.
Brackley Hatch
Brackley
Lancashire
NN13 5TU
10.56 miles

If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.
Location
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Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
This 100 Acre Site, Managed In Partnership With Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Is A Wildlife Haven With All-Weather Footpaths Providing Access To Varied Habitats In Every Season. The Site Is Noted For Its Abundance Of Butterflies, Dragonflies, Wild Flowers And Birds.
Ufton Fields
Leamington
SPA CV33
11.03 miles

Location
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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park
Daventry
Lancashire
NN11 2JB
11.34 miles

Location
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