Welcome to Duxford

Duxford is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles south of the city of Cambridge and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. John's Church and the Duxford Chapel, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Duxford is the Imperial War Museum Duxford, which is located on the site of a former Royal Air Force base. The museum is home to a vast collection of military aircraft, including Spitfires, Hurricanes, and Lancaster bombers. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibitions and displays, which cover the history of aviation and the role of the RAF in World War II. The museum also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including air shows and vintage vehicle rallies.

Duxford is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a number of walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the River Cam, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing. The nearby Wimpole Estate is also a popular attraction, with its beautiful gardens and historic house. Overall, Duxford is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Mist

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Local Schools

School	Details
Longworth Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Wilson	School Close Longworth Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5EU 01865820364 School Website
Buckland Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise Warren	Summerside Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 8RB 01367870236 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
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
John Blandy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Elliott	Laurel Drive Southmoor Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5DJ 01865820422 School Website
St Hugh's School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Bertrand Leullier	Carswell Manor Faringdon Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Oxfordshire SN7 8PT 1367870700 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
Bampton C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Carol Phillips	Bowling Green Close Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2NJ 01993850371 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
Stanford In The Vale Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Willis	High Street Stanford-In-The-Vale Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 8LH 01367710474 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 9.68 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 9.82 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 10.03 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 10.08 Miles

Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 10.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Southmoor Private Hire 01865 820984 Woodside/School Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8SE 0.92 Miles
Chauffeur Driven 01993 841414 Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2BW 2.97 Miles
Aston Private Hire Taxis 07778 452236 1 Mercury Court, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2AJ 3.55 Miles
Fyfield Cars 01865 390230 17 Main Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5LN 3.74 Miles
Bampton Cars 01993 851900 1 Rosemary La, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NF 3.78 Miles
Mj Taxis Witney 01993 800999 1 Lynch Hill Cottages, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 5BB 4.00 Miles
Stanford Cars Ltd 01367 718287 13 Glebe Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8NB 4.25 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6087 Farringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6QJ 5.34 Miles
White Horse Hire 01367 241132 13, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7DU 5.47 Miles
Crescent Cars Ltd 01993 775501 Crescent House, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4TJ 5.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn7 Hinton Waldrist Ex Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Sn7 The Square Buckland Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Longworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Buckland Village Faringdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barn Ground Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longworth Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Pusey Faringdon Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Ox18 Cote Cote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Tree Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Foxwood Cote Road Aston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blandy Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 The Square Aston Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Charney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonehill Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bampton Surgery 01993 850257	Bampton Surgery Landells, Bampton Oxford Oxforshire OX18 2LJ
Appleton Surgery	The Village Hall Appleton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5JS
White Horse Botley Pcn Hub 07889 994510	Whitehorse Med. Prac. Volunteer Way Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7YU
White Horse Medical Practice 01367 242388	Faringdon Medical Centre Volunteer Way Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7YU
Rac Business Park - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Acorn
Euro Garages
Park Road
Faringdon
SN7 8LA
01367 243305
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Court Vets
21-23 High Street Stanford In The Vale Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 8LH 01367 710595 enquiries@vets-surgery.com Website 4.18 miles
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Elms Veterinary Surgery
30 Gloucester Street Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7HY 01367 242416 5.44 miles

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Medivet Faringdon Danetree Vets
14 Coxwell Road Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7EZ 01367 242777 faringdon@medivet.co.uk Website 5.73 miles
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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 5.82 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 6.00 miles
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Cogges Veterinary Surgery
Cogges Hill Road Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3XY 01993 772 627 petcare@coggesvet.com Website 6.02 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 1.31 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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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 3.82 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 5.51 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 6.55 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 6.98 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 7.52 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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Temp	4.8°C	2.6°C	1.5°C	1°C	0.8°C	1.2°C	2.3°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	1.4°C	0.5°C	1.8°C
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