Welcome to Holwell

Holwell is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated in the Chiltern Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Holwell is a picturesque village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area.

One of the main attractions in Holwell is the St. Bartholomew's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. The church is open to visitors, and there are regular services held throughout the year.

Holwell is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Manor House and the Old Rectory. The Manor House is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The Old Rectory is another historic building that dates back to the 18th century. Both buildings are open to visitors and offer a glimpse into the history of the village. Overall, Holwell is a charming village that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history and the great outdoors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Burford School And Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Albrighton	Cheltenham Road Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4PL 01993823303 School Website
Burford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Mason	Priory Lane Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SG 01993822159 School Website
Carterton Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hart	Upavon Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1BU 01993841611 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
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 Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellie Green	Burford Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3AD 01993842502 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 John The Evangelist C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Smith	Bluebell Way Shilton Park Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1JF 01993843124 School Website
Gateway Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kayleigh Anstee	Netheravon Close Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3SF 01993842189 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 8.63 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 9.82 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 9.85 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 12.04 Miles

Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 12.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Eldridgetravel 01993 822271 62 Frethern Close, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4NU 2.07 Miles
Fairways Vip Airports And Touring 01993 823152 12 Meadow End, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4BQ 2.57 Miles
Damo's Cabs 01993 703322 Yew Tree Cottage, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4BA 2.86 Miles
Mark One Taxis 01993 840405 38 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 3.00 Miles
Always Taxis 01993 840025 42 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 3.00 Miles
Twoways Taxis 01993 845816 77 Mayfield Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3QS 3.18 Miles
Business As Usual Executive Travel 01993 847111 103 Bluebell Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1LA 3.25 Miles
Ace Taxis Carterton 01993 840055 5 Appleford Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1HT 3.27 Miles
Charlie S Taxis 01993 845253 Unit 2 Carterton Industrial Estate, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3EZ 3.55 Miles
Andreas Cars 07525 984600 56 Black Bourton Rd, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HF 3.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox18 Holwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Bradwell Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Pond Cottage Westwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Bradwell Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Signet Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Barns Road Burford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Shilton House Shilton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Tanners Lane Burford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 High Street Burford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Upton Upton Near Burford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 The Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Witney Street Burford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Burford Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox18 Little Barrington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Swinbrook Road Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rural West Oxfordshire Pcn Hub 01993 822176	Burford Surgery 59 Sheep Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4LS
Burford Surgery 01993 822176	Burford Surgery 59 Sheep Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4LS
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

Local Stores

Burford
74-76 High Street
Burford
Oxfordshire
OX18 4QF
01993 823038
Store Website
2.29 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

Stow Veterinary Surgeons - Burford Branch
Castles Yard Pytts Lane Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SJ 01451830620 reception@stowvets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles

Animals Treated
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The Cotswold Equine Clinic
Appletree Cottage Filkins Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ 07887 563132 adele@cotswoldequine.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Medivet Cartertonjackson Vets
41 Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JN 01993 842717 carterton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.25 miles
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Tremain Veterinary Group
19A Alvescot Rd Carterton Oxon OX18 3JL 01993 845 808 dlgoddard@tremainvets.demon.co.uk Website 3.32 miles

Animals Treated
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Carterton Vets Ltd
12 Ventura Park Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1AD 01993 764 262 grahame@cartertonvets.co.uk 3.57 miles


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Helican Heights Llp
2 Clover Lane Curbridge Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0AH 07810 186161 sharonlwhelan@yahoo.co.uk 5.99 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 3.06 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 6.22 miles

Location what3words dozens.blindfold.starring

Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 7.68 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 7.68 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 9.16 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 11.23 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

Location what3words replenish.braced.group

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	6.5°C	5.6°C	3.5°C	3°C	3.1°C	3.7°C	5.1°C	8.1°C	9.4°C	7.5°C	6.1°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	0.8°C	-0.2°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C	1.2°C	2.9°C	6.1°C	7.7°C	5.2°C	3.3°C	3.2°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

	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain	Light rain	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	7°C	7.9°C	8.5°C	8.8°C	8.5°C	8.3°C	8.3°C	9.5°C	9.3°C	7.5°C	4.8°C	3.8°C
Feels Like	4.2°C	5.5°C	6.4°C	6.7°C	5.9°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	6.3°C	6.5°C	4.9°C	1.9°C	0.7°C

Tuesday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	1.6°C	0.7°C	0.3°C	0.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	8.3°C	10°C	9.7°C	8.2°C	7.8°C	4.7°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.5°C	-2.6°C	-2.3°C	0°C	3.4°C	7°C	8.5°C	7.9°C	5.8°C	5°C	1.6°C

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