Welcome to Dry Sandford

Dry Sandford is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the city of Oxford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people and has a rich history dating back to the 12th century.

One of the most notable features of Dry Sandford is its beautiful church, St. Helen's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. It is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

In addition to its historic church, Dry Sandford is also home to a number of other attractions. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious food and drink. Overall, Dry Sandford is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to see and do.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dry Sandford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Moorhouse	Lashford Lane Dry Sandford Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6EE 01865730432 School Website
Cothill House Other Independent School Ages:8-14 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Bailey	Cothill Abingdon Oxfordshire Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6JL 1865390800
Wootton St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Pitt	Wootton Village Boars Hill Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5HP 01865735643 School Website
Sunningwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Leech	Dark Lane Sunningwell Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6RE 01865739378 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 Manor Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Thomas	Faringdon Road Shippon Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6LN 1235858458 School Website
Larkmead School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Dennett	Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1RF 1235520141 School Website
St Helen And St Katharine Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Dougall	Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE 1235520173 School Website
Abingdon And Witney College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Jacqui Canton	Wootton Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1GG 1235555585
Fitzharrys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Will Speke	Northcourt Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1NP 1235520698 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 3.49 Miles

Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 4.36 Miles

Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 4.97 Miles

Appleford Main Road, Appleford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4PJ 6.05 Miles

Didcot Parkway Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR 7.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6087 Farringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6QJ 1.57 Miles
Oxfordshire Chauffeurs 01235 520201 66 Foster Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YW 1.96 Miles
Toots Taxis 01235 555599 2 Parsons Mead, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1LS 1.96 Miles
Taxi Abingdon 0845 475 0348 2 Woodley Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YH 2.07 Miles
1St Abingdon Vargas Taxis 01235 559606 2 Eldridge Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YQ 2.07 Miles
Ward Taxis 01235 523498 42 Sellwood Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1PF 2.27 Miles
Browns Taxis 01235 554554 7 Sellwood Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1PE 2.31 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9PL 2.51 Miles
K Cabs 01235 524999 23 Buscot Dr, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2BJ 2.60 Miles
Aaa Pukka Taxi's 01235 528818 4 Thistlecroft Cl, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2QS 2.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dry Sandford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lashford Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cothill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Honeybottom Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandleigh Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lamborough Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greyhound Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gozzards Ford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitecross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wooton (Near Abingdon) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalton Barracks Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Aerodrome Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Furlong Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dog House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abingdon Medical Centre	Abingdon Medical Centre Building 132 Dalton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6BJ
Appleton Surgery	The Village Hall Appleton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5JS
Long Furlong Medical Centre 01235 522379	Long Furlong Medical Ctr 45 Loyd Close Corner Boulter Drive Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1XR
Marcham Rd Family Health Centre 01235 522602	Family Health Centre Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BT
Abingdon & District Pcn Hub 01235 522602	Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BT

Local Stores

Besselsleigh
Besselsleigh Road
Wootton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6DN
01865 730904
Store Website
0.59 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Marcham Road
Euro Garages
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1TZ
01235 535171
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abingdon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Fairacres Retail Park Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BY abingdon@vets4pets.com 2.26 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Boundary Veterinary Centre
67 Oxford Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 2AA 01235 538721 reception@boundaryvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Abivale Veterinary Group
Abingdon Veterinary Surgery The Vineyard Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3NR 01235 524777 abivale@abivale.com Website 2.65 miles
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Medivet Abingdonfraser Vet Surgery
37 Caldecott Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 5EZ 01235 528177 abingdon@medivet.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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Herpvet Services
C/O Hilltop Vets Hinksey Heights Southern Bypass Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB beavs@herpvet.co.uk Website 3.18 miles

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Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Barn Hinksey Hill Farm Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB info@hilltopvets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.97 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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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 5.21 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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Toot Baldon
A Beautiful Walk From St Lawrence's Church In Toot Baldon Across The Fields Where You Can Walk As Far As Berinsfield And Beyond If You Choose. Free Parking At The Church With A Designated Footpath Through The Churchyard Into Lovely Fields For Your Dogs To Run Around, A Stream And A Mostly Flat Walk. The Mole Inn Pub Is There For A Nice Lunch After Your Walk, Dog Friendly Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs! Court Leys House Toot Baldon Oxford OX44 9NF 6.22 miles Parking At St Lawrence Church In Toot Baldon, Found At The End Of The Lane Next To The Mole Inn Public House

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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 6.89 miles

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Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 7.75 miles

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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 8.63 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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