Welcome to Filkins

Filkins is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated in the Cotswold district and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village has a population of around 600 people and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and farmland. Filkins is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the Cotswolds and enjoy the peaceful rural setting.

One of the main attractions in Filkins is the 17th-century Cotswold stone church of St. Peter's. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and historic architecture. Visitors can also explore the nearby Filkins Mill, which is a restored 19th-century watermill that now houses a museum and art gallery. The mill is a popular spot for picnics and walks along the River Leach.

Filkins is also home to a number of traditional Cotswold stone cottages and houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly locals and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a pint of local ale at the village pub, The Five Alls, or sample some of the delicious local produce at the village shop and café. Overall, Filkins is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the traditional rural life of the Cotswolds.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Christophers Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Veeder	Lechlade Road Langford Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3LA 01367860318 School Website
Sandwell Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Southwell	Sandwell Learning Centre Main Road Alvescot Nr Bampton OX18 2PY 1865509150 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Infant School Alvescot Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam King	Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU 01993842535 School Website
Edith Moorhouse Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Szortowski	Lawton Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3HP 1993842372 School Website
Southrop Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Mclellan Megan Davies	Southrop Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3NU 01367850246 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Carterton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Smith	Lawton Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JY 01993841240 School Website
Carterton Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hart	Upavon Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1BU 01993841611 School Website
Carterton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellie Green	Burford Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3AD 01993842502 School Website
Gateway Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kayleigh Anstee	Netheravon Close Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3SF 01993842189 School Website
Clanfield C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kim Rogers	Main Street Clanfield Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2SP 01367810257 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 11.20 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 11.32 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 11.52 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 12.72 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 13.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Twoways Taxis 01993 845816 77 Mayfield Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3QS 2.39 Miles
Mark One Taxis 01993 840405 38 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 2.58 Miles
Always Taxis 01993 840025 42 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 2.58 Miles
Charlie S Taxis 01993 845253 Unit 2 Carterton Industrial Estate, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3EZ 2.61 Miles
Andreas Cars 07525 984600 56 Black Bourton Rd, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HF 2.76 Miles
Business As Usual Executive Travel 01993 847111 103 Bluebell Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1LA 3.34 Miles
Ace Taxis Carterton 01993 840055 5 Appleford Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1HT 3.51 Miles
Cats Cars Lechlade 01367 253424 Willowdown Fairford Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3DL 3.73 Miles
Cats Cars(Lechlade)Taxi 01367 253424 Willowdown, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3DL 3.73 Miles
Get A Cab 01993 840006 Garston Court, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3NP 4.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Filkins Po Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broughton Poggs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kencot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Alvescot Alvescot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Faringdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fyfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Milestone Road Carterton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Bradwell Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Alvescott Road - Station Road Black Bourton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Carr Avenue Carterton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleach No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Oakfield Road Carterton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southrop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr M G Perry & Partners, Carterton	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carteron Oxfordshire OX18 3LJ
Dr Sharpley	Carterton Health Centre Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3LJ
Carterton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carterton OX18 3LJ
Carterton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carterton OX18 3LJ
Broadshires Health Centre 01993 845600	Broadshires Health Centre Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1JA

Local Stores

Centrum Square
1-3 Centrum Square
Shilton Park
Carterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 1AQ
01993 845033
Store Website
3.45 miles

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SPAR - Minster Lovell
4 Brize Norton Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0SE
01993 775402
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Cotswold Equine Clinic
Appletree Cottage Filkins Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ 07887 563132 adele@cotswoldequine.co.uk Website 0.42 miles
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Medivet Cartertonjackson Vets
41 Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JN 01993 842717 carterton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.64 miles
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Tremain Veterinary Group
19A Alvescot Rd Carterton Oxon OX18 3JL 01993 845 808 dlgoddard@tremainvets.demon.co.uk Website 2.78 miles

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Carterton Vets Ltd
12 Ventura Park Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1AD 01993 764 262 grahame@cartertonvets.co.uk 3.47 miles


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The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
Downington Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3DL 01367 252312 bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com Website 3.69 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons - Burford Branch
Castles Yard Pytts Lane Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SJ 01451830620 reception@stowvets.co.uk Website 4.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.22 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

Location what3words coping.pricier.unfair

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 4.60 miles

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 6.34 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 7.57 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 8.28 miles

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 9.52 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-6.1°C	-8.9°C	-6°C	-5.7°C	-5.3°C	-2.7°C	-0.1°C	2.7°C	4.2°C	2.7°C	-0.4°C	-1.7°C
Feels Like	-9.2°C	-9.4°C	-9.8°C	-10.1°C	-10.3°C	-8.2°C	-5.3°C	-1.9°C	0.1°C	-0.9°C	-4.4°C	-6.3°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.6°C	-3°C	-3.3°C	-3.4°C	-1.4°C	1.7°C	5.6°C	8.4°C	9.2°C	8.3°C	6°C	3.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.1°C	-8.4°C	-8.6°C	-6.4°C	-2.5°C	2.4°C	6.2°C	7.3°C	6.4°C	3.4°C	0.2°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Fog
Temp	2.4°C	1.7°C	1.2°C	0.7°C	2.4°C	5.5°C	9.3°C	11.9°C	11.9°C	9.8°C	6.3°C	3.9°C
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