Welcome to Hethe

Hethe is a small village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of Bicester and 12 miles south-west of Banbury. Hethe is a picturesque village with a population of around 400 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hethe is the St Edmund and St George Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another historic building in Hethe is the former village school, which was built in 1845. The school has since been converted into a private residence, but still retains many of its original features.

Hethe is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a garage. The village shop is a popular spot for locals to pick up groceries and other essentials, while the pub is a great place to grab a drink and catch up with friends. The garage provides a range of services, including MOTs and car repairs. Overall, Hethe is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of local amenities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fringford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Franco Pastore	The Green Fringford Bicester Oxfordshire OX27 8DY 01869277397 School Website
Gagle Brook Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Isherwood	Cranberry Avenue Bicester Oxfordshire OX27 8BD 1869228750 School Website
Southwold County Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Wollington	Holm Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3UU 01869324061 School Website
Bardwell School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Foot	Hendon Place Sunderland Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4RZ 1869242182 School Website
Finmere Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Law	Mere Road Finmere Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 4AR 1280848459 School Website
Glory Farm Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jane Maclachlan	Hendon Place Sunderland Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4YJ 01869244050 School Website
Bure Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr S Moon	Lucerne Avenue Bure Park Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3BP 01869354059 School Website
The Cooper School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Whannel	Churchill Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4RS 01869242121 School Website
Croughton All Saints C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	High Street Croughton Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 5LT 01869810727 School Website
Kings Meadow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Daulton	Shakespeare Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2LU 01869323525 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 3.97 Miles

Bicester Village Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU 4.62 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 5.27 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 7.42 Miles

Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 8.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Qc Taxi 01869 240000 The Old Vicarage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8TH 2.88 Miles
Qc Minibuses 01869 246678 The Old Vicarage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8TH 2.88 Miles
Oxford Chauffeur Driven Cars Ltd 01869 322268 49 Heather Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3YU 3.26 Miles
Quick Cars 01869 360019 19 Manston Cl, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4FA 3.83 Miles
001 Alpha Cars 01869 252552 124 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 3.95 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01869 290001 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 3.95 Miles
Alfa Cars 01869 323236 124 Churchill Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD 3.95 Miles
Alpha Cars 01869 248248 Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 4.00 Miles
Taxi Bus For Rail Passengers 01869 323535 Chiltern Approach, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 4.00 Miles
Trusted Cars 01280 848206 3 Pound Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LX 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox27 Hethe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox27 Church Close Fringford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox27 Wise Crescent Fringford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox27 Hardwick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ox27 Cherry St Straton Audley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ox27 Elderfield Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox27 Cherwell Valley Services Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Occg Community Gynaecology Service 01295 981166	Principle Medical Ltd 3 Barberry Place Bicester, Oxon OX26 3HA
Oxon Pml Calm Service 01295 981170	3 Barberry Place Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3HA
Victoria House Surgery	119 Buckingham Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3EU
Bicester Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Coker Close Bicester OX26 6AT
Bicester Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Coker Close Bicester OX26 6AT

Local Stores

Bicester
4 Barbery Place
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 3HA
01869 249636
Store Website
3.58 miles

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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester
Browning Drive Kings Meadow Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2XL 01869 323 223 bicester@hartvets.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Bicester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2B Launton Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4JG Bicester@vets4pets.com Website 4.01 miles

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Bicester Vets
Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6PJ 01869 252077 contact@bicestervets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Croft Veterinary Centre
122 Banbury Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6BH 01280 703451 info@croftvetcentre.co.uk Website 4.90 miles
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Vets 2 Your Pets
Tingewick Mill Church Lane Tingewick Buckinghamshire MK18 4RB 0333 366 0148 info@vets2yourpets.co.uk Website 5.17 miles
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A N Veterinary Services Ltd
5 Minton Place Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5AF 07786 580913 anveterinaryservices@gmail.com 5.33 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 2.47 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 8.05 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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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 8.95 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 10.93 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 11.10 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 12.57 miles United Kingdom

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