Welcome to Elsfield

Elsfield is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated about 5 miles northeast of the city of Oxford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its picturesque setting and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Elsfield is the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a stunning Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Elsfield is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is located on the edge of the Shotover Country Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park covers over 100 acres and features a variety of habitats, including woodland, grassland, and wetland. It is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Local Weather

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Temp: 2.4°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Oxford Montessori Schools Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Katie Townsend	Forest Farm Elsfield Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9UW 1865352062 School Website
Woodeaton Manor School Foundation Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Bishop	Woodeaton Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9TS 01865558722 School Website
New Marston Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Vlachonikolis	New Marston Primary School, Copse Lane Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0AY 1865761560 School Website
St Nicholas Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Holland	Raymund Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PJ 01865242838 School Website
The Swan School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Kay Wood	Marston Ferry Road Oxford OX2 7WP 1865416070 School Website
Meadowbrook College Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline West	The Harlow Centre Raymund Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PG 01865253198 School Website
Ruskin College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Audrey Mullender	Dunstan Road Old Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9BZ 1865759600 School Website
Oxfordshire Hospital School Community Special School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Steve Lowe	The Harlow Centre Raymund Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SW 01865957480 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Oxford Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Tweedie	Headley Way Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SX 01865763357 School Website
Beckley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rhiannon Wilkie	Church Street Beckley Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9UT 1865351416 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 0.85 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 2.67 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 2.78 Miles

Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 3.18 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 7.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Brookfield Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0AZ 1.38 Miles
Andersen Brook Private Hire 01865 203040 52 Crotch Cr, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0JJ 1.60 Miles
Oxford Cabs 01865 699003 19 Salford Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0RX 1.62 Miles
Oxford Cabs T/A Regal Cars 01865 747425 19 Salford Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0RX 1.62 Miles
Go Cabs 01865 761552 129 Green Ridges, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8LX 2.16 Miles
Taxi4oxford 07906 763006 The Coach House, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NX 2.19 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Stanway Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8HR 2.23 Miles
Cliff Cars 01865 558960 49 Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8DT 2.54 Miles
Kit Mobility Taxis 07862 768276 17 Pauling Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8PU 2.63 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01865 691538 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LD 2.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Westlands Drive Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Copse Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oxfed Calm Clinic 01865 223900	Oxfed Northway Community Centre Oxford OX3 9RF
Marston Medical Centre	24 Cherwell Drive Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0LY
Dr Pyper	Neighbourhood Centre Underhill Circus Barton Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9LS
Manor Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Osler Road Headington Oxford OX3 9BP
Manor Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Osler Road Headington Oxford OX3 9BP

Local Stores

Cherwell Drive
22 Cherwell Drive
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 0LY
01865 751468
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR - Headington
10 - 12 Underhill Circus
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9LU
01865 763606
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Marston Cat Clinic
24 Cherwell Drive Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0LY 01865 950700 Marston.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk Website 1.41 miles

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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
29-31 Wharton Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8AL 01865 765641 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 2.04 miles
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Medivet North Oxford
67 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6HJ 01865 554521 north.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Medivet Oxford Iffley Road - Iffley Vets
35 Iffley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1EA 01865 242600 oxford.iffley.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.80 miles
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Medivet East Oxfordoxford Animal Centre
364 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2AG 01865 250000 east.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 3.03 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
172 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865 373397 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 3.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.92 miles

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 3.99 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 4.31 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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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 5.20 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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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 6.31 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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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 7.80 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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Weather Forecast

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