Welcome to Horspath

Horspath is a village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated about 5 miles east of Oxford city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, with many historic buildings and landmarks still standing today. One of the most notable landmarks in Horspath is the St. Giles Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building.

Horspath is a small but vibrant community with a population of around 1,500 people. The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a cricket club, which has been in existence since the 19th century and is one of the oldest cricket clubs in Oxfordshire. The club has a strong community spirit and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

Horspath is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located on the Oxfordshire Way, a long-distance footpath that runs for 65 miles through the county. The village is also close to Shotover Country Park, a 289-acre park that offers stunning views of Oxford and the surrounding countryside. Overall, Horspath is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: 1.5°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Horspath Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Barnard	Blenheim Road Horspath Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1RY 1865872702 School Website
St Francis Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fleur Belcher Lorraine Wood	Horspath Road Cowley Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2QT 01865468190 School Website
Wheatley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Wilson	Littleworth Road Wheatley Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1NN 01865452725 School Website
Wheatley Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gillian Standing	Littleworth Road Wheatley Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1NN 01865872366 School Website
John Watson School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Passey	Littleworth Road Wheatley Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1NN 01865452725 School Website
Pegasus School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Akrigg	Field Avenue Blackbird Leys Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 6RQ 01865777175 School Website
Slade Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah O'leary	Titup Hall Drive Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8QQ 01865750670 School Website
Wood Farm Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Lewin	Titup Hall Drive Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8QQ 01865762575 School Website
Tyndale Community School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Matthew Watt	William Morris Close Cowley Marsh Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2JX 01865454000 School Website
Mabel Prichard School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs L Wawrzyniak	Cuddesdon Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 6SB 1865777878 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 3.00 Miles

Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 4.26 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 4.85 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 6.25 Miles

Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 6.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi Oxford 07853 295608 Paged Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2TD 1.22 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Druce Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6TJ 1.36 Miles
Kit Mobility Taxis 07862 768276 17 Pauling Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8PU 1.49 Miles
Prestige Cars 01865 422222 7200/The Quorum/Alec Issigonis Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JZ 1.50 Miles
5 Star Chauffeurs 01865 744944 The Quorum/Alec Issigonis Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JZ 1.50 Miles
Abc Taxis 01865 770077 70A Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2NH 1.53 Miles
C C B Airport Cars 07754 005644 Ccb House, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1SL 1.58 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Stanway Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8HR 1.63 Miles
Taxi4oxford 07906 763006 The Coach House, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NX 1.72 Miles
Go Cabs 01865 761552 129 Green Ridges, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8LX 1.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horspath Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Blenhiem Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gidley Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Pony Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Littleworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paget Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox44 Elm Drive Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Ox44 North End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Slade Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horspath Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wood Farm Health Centre 01865 762500	Leiden Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8RZ
Hollow Way Medical Centre 01865 777495	Hollow Way Medical Centre 18 Ivy Close, Cowley Oxford OX4 2NB
Nhs England Thames Valley Area Vps 07659 539296	Jubilee House 5510 John Smith Drive Oxford OX4 2LH
Temple Cowley Health Centre 01865 777024	Temple Cowley Health Ctr. Temple Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2HL
Morland House Surgery 01865 872448	Moreland Close Wheatley Oxfordshire OX33 1DP

Local Stores

Woodfarm
17-19 Atkyns Road
Wood Farm
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 8RA
01865 763146
Store Website
1.36 miles

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SPAR Greater Leys
SPAR Store
Dunnock Way
Greater Leys
Oxford
OX4 7EX
01865 775437
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
29-31 Wharton Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8AL 01865 765641 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 1.92 miles
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Medivet Wheatley Roman Road - Iffley Vets
10 Roman Road Wheatley Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1UU 01865 875 155 wheatley.roman.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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Oxford Cowley Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Templars Retail Park, Between Towns Road Cowley Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3JP oxfordcowley@vets4pets.com 1.95 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 2.34 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 3.07 miles
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Medivet Marston Cat Clinic
24 Cherwell Drive Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0LY 01865 950700 Marston.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk Website 3.20 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 0.93 miles

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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 2.77 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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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 4.03 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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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 4.83 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 6.41 miles

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 7.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
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Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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