Welcome to Chesterton

Chesterton is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the city of Oxford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Chesterton House.

One of the main attractions in Chesterton is the Oxfordshire Museum, which is located in the nearby town of Woodstock. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history and culture of Oxfordshire. Visitors can explore the museum's galleries, which include displays on local geology, archaeology, and natural history. The museum also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including workshops, talks, and family-friendly activities.

Chesterton is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with several walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Oxford Canal, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing. The nearby Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a popular attraction, with its stunning gardens and parkland. Overall, Chesterton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bruern Abbey School Other Independent School Ages:7-17 Head Teacher Mr J Floyd	Chesterton Manor Chesterton Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 1UY 1869242448 School Website
Chesterton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Iain Horner	Alchester Road Chesterton Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 1UN 01869252498 School Website
Whitelands Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Bryson	Hexham Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 1AY 1869716996 School Website
Oxford High School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge	Belbroughton Road Oxford OX26 1BY 1865559888 School Website
St Edburgs Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Terrey	Pioneer Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 1BF 01869252393 School Website
The Bicester School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tony Rushworth	Queen's Avenue Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2NS 01869243331 School Website
Kings Meadow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Daulton	Shakespeare Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2LU 01869323525 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Bicester Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Patricia Pickering	Queen's Avenue Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2NX 01869252035 School Website
Brookside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Cornell	Bucknell Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2DB 01869252482 School Website
Longfields Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Rughoobeer	Longfields Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6QL 01869252386 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 0.34 Miles

Bicester Village Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU 1.60 Miles

Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 1.74 Miles

Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 4.92 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 4.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Future Cars 01869 327711 14 Banks Furlong, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UG 0.29 Miles
John Walton Cars 01869 252712 5 Aldergate Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2BJ 1.01 Miles
Abc Taxis Bicester 01869 242601 6 Austen Walk, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2FW 1.04 Miles
Venus Cars 01869 323595 17 Wye Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NL 1.15 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01869 290001 Market Square, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AJ 1.52 Miles
Alpha Cars 01869 248248 Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 1.67 Miles
Taxi Bus For Rail Passengers 01869 323535 Chiltern Approach, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 1.67 Miles
001 Alpha Cars 01869 252552 124 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 2.13 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01869 290001 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 2.13 Miles
Alfa Cars 01869 323236 124 Churchill Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 2.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Montgomery House Surgery 01869 249222	Montgomery House Surgery Piggy Lane Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6HT
Bicester Health Centre 01869 249333	The Health Centre Coker Close Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AT
Bicester Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Coker Close Bicester OX26 6AT
Bicester Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Coker Close Bicester OX26 6AT
Bicester Pcn Hub 01869 249333	Bicester Health Centre Coker Close Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AT

Local Stores

Kingsmere
Whitelands Way
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 1EG
01869 396001
Store Website
0.74 miles

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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester
Browning Drive Kings Meadow Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2XL 01869 323 223 bicester@hartvets.co.uk Website 1.59 miles
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Bicester Vets
Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6PJ 01869 252077 contact@bicestervets.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
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Bicester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2B Launton Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4JG Bicester@vets4pets.com Website 2.17 miles

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Vt Vets
Park Farm Akeman Street Kirtlington Oxfordshire OX5 3JQ 01869 228 731 clinic@vtvets.com Website 2.99 miles

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A N Veterinary Services Ltd
5 Minton Place Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5AF 07786 580913 anveterinaryservices@gmail.com 3.94 miles

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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
172 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865 373397 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 6.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 4.16 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 5.50 miles The Piddington Circular Walk Starts At The Village Hall On The Ludgershall Road. To Find It On A Mapping Website Or Using Satellite Navigation, The Grid Reference Is ‘Sp641174’ And The Post Code Is Ox25 1Pu. By Train: Bicester North Station Is Between Banbury And London (National Rail Timetable 115). Bicester Town Station Is Linked To Oxford (National Rail Timetable 116). By Bus: Charlton On Otmoor Service 94 Stops In Piddington And Links To Both Oxford And Bicester But This Is An Irregular Service. Call 01865 331249 For Details. By Car: Park In The Village Hall Car Park. Occasionally This May Be Full When The Hall Is Being Used. If This Is The Case, Please Park Responsibly On Village Streets. Large Groups Planning To Walk The Route Should Contact The Village Hall Number Ahead Of Time - 07926 620422.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 5.78 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 6.66 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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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 9.56 miles

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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 12.33 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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