Welcome to Fernham

Fernham is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Faringdon and 10 miles east of Swindon. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church and the Fernham Manor House, which dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Fernham has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub, the Woodman Inn, which serves traditional British food and real ale. The village also has a number of sports clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a tennis club, and a gardening club, which help to bring the community together and foster a sense of belonging.

Fernham is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents. With its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and strong sense of community, it is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a more relaxed pace of living. Whether you are looking to raise a family, retire, or simply enjoy the beauty of rural England, Fernham is a wonderful place to call home.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Longcot And Fernham Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Mellor
Kings Lane
Longcot
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7SY
01793782381
School Website
Faringdon Community College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Phil Bevan
Fernham Road
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7LB
01367240375
School Website
Uffington Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs L Bradbury
Broad Street
Uffington
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7RA
01367820296
School Website
Shellingford Church Of England Voluntary Aided School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Judith Terrell
Church Street
Shellingford
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7QA
01367710301
School Website
Faringdon Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Mitchell
The Elms
Gloucester Street
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7HZ
01367240232
School Website
Faringdon Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Bryn Jones
Lechlade Road
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 8AH
01367240655
School Website
Watchfield Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Wilson
North Street
Watchfield
Swindon
Oxfordshire
SN6 8SD
01793782623
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
Shrivenham Church Of England Controlled School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Becky Clare
High Street
Shrivenham
Swindon
Oxfordshire
SN6 8AA
01793782406
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon
Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ
9.85 Miles
Appleford
Main Road, Appleford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4PJ
14.30 Miles
Didcot Parkway
Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR
14.46 Miles
Radley
Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB
14.81 Miles
Culham
Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT
14.81 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Coxwell Cars
07772 971780
Great Coxwell Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LU
1.65 Miles
Faringdon Cars
01367 243838
A/17 Folly View Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7DL
1.79 Miles
White Horse Hire
01367 241132
13, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7DU
2.02 Miles
Stanford Cars Ltd
01367 718287
13 Glebe Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8NB
2.93 Miles
3 Lions Cars
01793 765555
3 Sheep Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA
5.70 Miles
Cab Co
01235 772424
Boston House/Grove Technology Park/Downsview Rd, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9FF
5.81 Miles
Bonny's Taxis
01235 772229
29 Hedge Hill Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9SD
5.84 Miles
Stuarts Taxis
01235 770608
Aber Clare/Naldertown, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9EB
6.53 Miles
Grove Cabs
01235 772200
30 Bosley's Orchard, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JP
6.73 Miles
Southmoor Private Hire
01865 820984
Woodside/School Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8SE
6.74 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn7 Fernham Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Little Coxwell
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Longcot Village Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Sn7 Uffington Station Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Freemans Close
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Baulking Green Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sn7 Coxwell Lodge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Faringdon Park
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Uffington Poc
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Sn7 Shellingford Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Sn7 Great Coxwell Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Sn7 Coxwell Road Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Park Road Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sn7 Lower Woolstone Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn7 Goodlake Avenue Faringdon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Rac Business Park - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Park Road
Faringdon
SN7 7BP
Rac Business Park - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Park Road
Faringdon
SN7 7BP
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Local Stores

Watchfield
Major'S Road
Watchfield
Swindon
Oxfordshire
SN6 8TQ
01793 784591
Store Website
2.68 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Acorn
Euro Garages
Park Road
Faringdon
SN7 8LA
01367 243305
Store Website
1.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Faringdon Danetree Vets
14 Coxwell Road
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7EZ
01367 242777
faringdon@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.05 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Elms Veterinary Surgery
30 Gloucester Street
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7HY
01367 242416
2.35 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

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Small Mammals

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Court Vets
21-23 High Street
Stanford In The Vale
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 8LH
01367 710595
enquiries@vets-surgery.com
Website
3.23 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Archway Veterinary Surgery
21 High Street
Highworth
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 7AG
01793 765335
simon@archwayvets.co.uk
Website
5.74 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Sat09:0011:30
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The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
22 The Green
Highworth
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 7DB
01367 252312
bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com
Website
5.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
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Fri15:4518:30
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Sunclosedclosed
Abivale Veterinary Group
Belmont Veterinary Surgery
Belmont
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 9AS
01235 770333
abivale@abivale.com
Website
6.77 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Mon08:3019:00
Closed for lunch 12.30-13.45
Tue08:3019:00
closed for lunch 12.30-13.45
Wed08:3019:00
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Closed for lunch 12.30-13.45
Fri08:3019:00
Sat10:0013:00
Sunclosedclosed
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Local Dog Walks

Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers.
Highworth Rd
Lancashire
2.34 miles

Location
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Ridgeway Circular
Walk From Letcombe Regis To Letcombe Basset And Back.
Letcombe Regis
Lancashire
6.54 miles

Location
what3words
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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
7.18 miles

Location
what3words
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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead.
Church Ln
Longworth
Abingdon
OX13 5DY
7.34 miles

Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.
Location
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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
9.03 miles

Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.
Location
what3words
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East Hendred
Part Of The National Trail, The Ridgeway Provides Doggy Safe Walkies
Ridgeway
Lancashire
11.07 miles

Location
what3words
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